| Assessment Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | wood and gas fireplaces and wood sto |
| NAICS |
n/a
|
| SIC | 3433: Heating Equipment, Except Electric and Warm Air Furnaces |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 400 |
| Plant Area |
297,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 120,000
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,528
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Iowa |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $359,995 | 6,242,966 |
kWh
|
$0.058 |
| Natural Gas | $112,989 | 26,360 |
MMBtu
|
$4.29 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $80,378 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $17,555 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Administrative Changes Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.8113: Purchase gas directly from a contract gas supplier | $22,406 | $6,700 | - | - | $22,406 | |
| 02 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $13,866 | $1,000 |
$13,866
240,328
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 03 | 2.2437: Recover waste heat from equipment | $11,087 | $150 | - |
$11,087
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 04 | 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required | $9,407 | $5,130 |
$9,407
163,247
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 05 | 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations | $544 | $150 |
$544
9,379
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 06 | 2.3131: Reschedule plant operations or reduce load to avoid peaks | $8,923 | $18,450 | - |
$8,923
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 07 | 2.8121: Apply for tax-free status for energy purchases | $3,116 | $250 | - | - | $3,116 | |
| 08 | 2.2428: Use flue gases in radiant heater for space heating, ovens, etc | $6,016 | $5,860 | - |
$6,016
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 09 | 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors | $1,157 | $1,840 |
$1,157
20,223
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 10 | 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats | $1,107 | - | - |
$1,107
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 11 | 2.7447: Install vinyl strip / high speed / air curtain doors | $761 | $880 | - |
$761
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 12 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $1,093 | $72 |
$1,093
19,050
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 13 | 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors | $895 | $1,359 |
$895
15,533
kWh
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $80,378 | $41,841 |
$26,962
467,760
kWh
|
$27,894
-
MMBtu
|
$25,522 | ||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $17,555 | $4,421 |
$17,555
304,513
kWh
|
- | - | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Administrative Changes Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs