| Assessment Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Zinc Die Castings, Chrome Plated Hardware |
| NAICS | 331523: Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries |
| SIC | 3369: Nonferrous Foundries, Except Aluminum and Copper |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 225 |
| Plant Area |
125,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 175,000
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 3,920
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Illinois |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $402,298 | 6,022,548 |
kWh
|
$0.067 |
| Electricity Demand | $67,572 | 16,657 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$4.06 |
| Electricity Fees | $50,573 | - |
|
- |
| Natural Gas | $329,849 | 52,883 |
MMBtu
|
$6.24 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $110,775 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $93,251 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Personnel Changes Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.1133: Adjust burners for efficient operation | $59,927 | - | - | - |
$52,927
-
MMBtu
|
$7,000 | |
| 02 | 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio | $3,538 | - | - | - |
$3,538
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 03 | 2.2135: Repair and eliminate steam leaks | $4,044 | $3,000 | - | - |
$4,044
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 04 | 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats | $7,600 | $2,220 | - | - |
$7,600
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 05 | 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines | $1,099 | $2,050 | - | - |
$1,099
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system | $21,738 | $43,650 |
$10,362
191,894
kWh
|
$11,376
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| 07 | 2.4224: Upgrade controls on compressors | $9,924 | $1,130 |
$8,064
149,346
kWh
|
$1,860
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| 08 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $2,905 | $2,900 |
$2,361
43,860
kWh
|
$544
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $110,775 | $54,950 |
$20,787
385,100
kWh
|
$13,780
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$69,208
-
MMBtu
|
$7,000 | ||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $93,251 | $51,600 |
$12,723
235,754
kWh
|
$11,920
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$61,608
-
MMBtu
|
$7,000 | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Personnel Changes Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs