| Assessment Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Railroad Ties |
| NAICS | 321114: Wood Preservation |
| SIC | 2491: Wood Preserving |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 55 |
| Plant Area |
3,850
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 1,300,000
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,736
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Pennsylvania |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $314,840 | 5,940,377 |
kWh
|
$0.053 |
| Electricity Demand | $28,652 | 13,452 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$2.13 |
| Electricity Fees | $103,148 | - |
|
- |
| Natural Gas | $76,978 | 10,263 |
MMBtu
|
$7.50 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $144,874 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $125,759 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system | $38,956 | $30,500 |
$36,884
695,927
kWh
|
$2,072
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 02 | 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio | $27,600 | $20,000 | - | - |
$27,600
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 03 | 2.2113: Repair or replace steam traps | $23,903 | $1,800 | - | - |
$23,903
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 04 | 2.2442: Preheat combustion air with waste heat | $15,000 | - | - | - |
$15,000
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 05 | 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system | $11,074 | $10,000 |
$10,495
198,020
kWh
|
$579
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms | $7,332 | $500 |
$6,949
131,071
kWh
|
$383
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 07 | 2.2442: Preheat combustion air with waste heat | $6,563 | $16,000 | - | - |
$6,563
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 08 | 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required | $4,115 | $16,500 |
$3,768
71,095
kWh
|
$347
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 09 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $2,773 | $1,000 |
$2,628
49,588
kWh
|
$145
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 10 | 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors | $2,166 | $1,050 |
$2,089
39,421
kWh
|
$77
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 11 | 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats | $2,293 | $100 |
$1,565
29,534
kWh
|
- |
$728
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 12 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $1,635 | $8,000 |
$1,558
29,390
kWh
|
$77
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 13 | 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations | $1,134 | $200 |
$979
18,476
kWh
|
$155
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 14 | 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines | $330 | $103 |
$330
6,225
kWh
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $144,874 | $105,753 |
$67,245
1,268,747
kWh
|
$3,835
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$73,794
-
MMBtu
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $125,759 | $89,253 |
$63,477
1,197,652
kWh
|
$3,488
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$58,794
-
MMBtu
|
||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs