ITAC logo
ITAC Assessment: MA0060
ITAC logo
ITAC Assessment: MA0060
Grant Funding Opportunity NOW OPEN
Up to $300k at 50% cost share for qualifying* projects.
Grant Funding Opportunity Open
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received an ITAC, Onsite Energy/CHP TAP, or qualified equivalent assessment since 2018 can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations at up to 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per grant.
See Complete Announcement
Grant Program - Open Solicitation
IMPORTANT: The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.
*See Full Grant Solicitation for full qualification and selection details.
Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts
Assessment Year 1986
Principal Product NICKEL PLATING
NAICS
n/a
SIC 3471: Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Sales Range $1
M
to 5
M
# of Employees 23
Plant Area
n/a
Annual Production 40,000
lb
Production Hrs. Annual 4,368
hrs
Location (State) Massachusetts

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $13,806 174,971
kWh
Fuel Oil #2 $37,438 5,180
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS -
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $17,152 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* -

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Fuel Oil #2 Savings
01 2.2514: Cover open tanks $1,979 $207 - $1,979
-
MMBtu
02 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio $2,411 $600 - $2,411
-
MMBtu
03 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $274 $64 $274
3,517
kWh
-
04 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $131 $100 $131
1,758
kWh
-
05 2.7447: Install vinyl strip / high speed / air curtain doors $2,064 $440 - $2,064
-
MMBtu
06 2.2113: Repair or replace steam traps $8,227 $195 - $8,227
-
MMBtu
07 2.6241: Reduce temperature of process equipment when on standby $748 $1,107 $748
9,379
kWh
-
08 2.2449: Recover heat from exhausted steam, hot air or hot water $510 $340 - $510
-
MMBtu
09 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $808 $2,200 $808
9,965
kWh
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $17,152 $5,253 $1,961
24,619
kWh
$15,191
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED - - - -
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Fuel Oil #2 Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs