| Assessment Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Structural Foam |
| NAICS | 326140: Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing |
| SIC | 3086: Plastics Foam Products |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 190 |
| Plant Area |
200,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 1,000,000
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,240
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Arkansas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $456,321 | 7,026,600 |
kWh
|
$0.065 |
| Natural Gas | $101,796 | 8,780 |
MMBtu
|
$11.59 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $54,673 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | - | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.2437: Recover waste heat from equipment | $3,323 | $2,319 |
$3,323
286
kWh
|
|
| 02 | 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required | $1,360 | - |
$1,360
71
kWh
|
|
| 03 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $3,978 | $1,000 |
$3,978
261
kWh
|
|
| 04 | 2.7231: Use radiant heater for spot heating | $3,226 | $5,328 |
$3,226
-
kWh
|
|
| 05 | 2.7231: Use radiant heater for spot heating | $9,113 | $12,000 |
$9,113
676
kWh
|
|
| 06 | 2.4224: Upgrade controls on compressors | $239 | $70 |
$239
13
kWh
|
|
| 07 | 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system | $8,114 | $7,711 |
$8,114
426
kWh
|
|
| 08 | 2.3131: Reschedule plant operations or reduce load to avoid peaks | $4,548 | - |
$4,548
-
kWh
|
|
| 09 | 2.2612: Use cooling tower water instead of refrigeration | $20,273 | $2,500 |
$20,273
983
kWh
|
|
| 10 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $499 | $8,116 |
$499
108
kWh
|
|
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $54,673 | $39,044 |
$54,673
2,824
kWh
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | - | - | - | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs