| Assessment Year | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Aluminum Extrusions |
| NAICS |
n/a
|
| SIC | 3354: Aluminum Extruded Products |
| Sales Range | $50 M to 100M |
| # of Employees | 150 |
| Plant Area |
125,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 70,000,000
lb
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,400
hrs
|
| Location (State) | North Carolina |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $518,738 | 9,374,561 |
kWh
|
$0.055 |
| Natural Gas | $287,568 | 62,420 |
MMBtu
|
$4.61 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $57,276 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $44,578 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors | $7,193 | $5,730 |
$7,193
128,370
kWh
|
- | |
| 02 | 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms | $1,703 | $2,581 |
$1,703
30,481
kWh
|
- | |
| 03 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $4,943 | $630 |
$4,943
88,218
kWh
|
- | |
| 04 | 2.4239: Eliminate or reduce compressed air usage | $1,312 | $720 |
$1,312
23,447
kWh
|
- | |
| 05 | 2.7134: Use photocell controls | $2,490 | $210 |
$2,490
44,549
kWh
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations | $3,018 | $500 |
$3,018
53,927
kWh
|
- | |
| 07 | 2.2511: Insulate bare equipment | $29,276 | $4,511 | - |
$29,276
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 08 | 2.2414: Use waste heat from hot flue gases to preheat | $7,341 | $3,000 | - |
$7,341
-
MMBtu
|
|
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $57,276 | $17,882 |
$20,659
368,992
kWh
|
$36,617
-
MMBtu
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $44,578 | $8,641 |
$7,961
142,145
kWh
|
$36,617
-
MMBtu
|
||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage 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