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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
Lehigh University Lehigh University
Assessment Year 2016
Principal Product Carpet
NAICS 314110: Carpet and Rug Mills
SIC 2273: Carpets and Rugs
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 26
Plant Area 258,000
ft2
Annual Production 515
thousand feet
Production Hrs. Annual 6,000
hrs
Location (State) Pennsylvania

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $152,438 2,068,800
kWh
Electricity Demand $14,500 6,804
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $6,865 -
Natural Gas $80,720 10,112
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $254,523
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $38,530 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $26,761

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors $14,759 $2,175 $14,759
199,450
kWh
- -
02 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $3,883 $1,000 $3,672
49,613
kWh
$211
-
kW-mo/yr
-
03 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats $2,781 $1,800 - - $2,781
-
MMBtu
04 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors $965 $725 $965
13,046
kWh
- -
05 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $2,141 $3,125 $710
9,590
kWh
$1,431
-
kW-mo/yr
-
06 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $550 $1,000 $512
7,028
kWh
$38
-
kW-mo/yr
-
07 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $4,592 $9,000 $4,342
58,685
kWh
$250
-
kW-mo/yr
-
08 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio $697 $2,000 - - $697
-
MMBtu
09 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $1,870 $7,590 $1,668
20,592
kWh
$202
-
kW-mo/yr
-
10 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $1,106 $4,800 $1,010
13,650
kWh
$96
-
kW-mo/yr
-
11 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $971 $4,320 $894
12,085
kWh
$77
-
kW-mo/yr
-
12 2.7232: Replace existing hvac unit with high efficiency model $3,515 $16,250 $2,742
33,410
kWh
$55
-
kW-mo/yr
$718
-
MMBtu
13 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $700 $3,500 $662
8,952
kWh
$38
-
kW-mo/yr
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $38,530 $57,285 $31,936
426,101
kWh
$2,398
-
kW-mo/yr
$4,196
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $26,761 $23,590 $22,736
305,303
kWh
$547
-
kW-mo/yr
$3,478
-
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