ITAC Assessment: TT0296
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ITAC Assessment: TT0296
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Assessment Year 2023
Principal Product Vehicle Structural Components
NAICS 331523: Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
SIC 3363: Aluminum Die-Castings
Sales Range $50
M
to 100
M
# of Employees 325
Plant Area 131,000
ft2
Annual Production 5,560
ton
Production Hrs. Annual 6,000
hrs
Location (State) Kentucky

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $1,457,151 21,204,090
kWh
Electricity Demand $292,789 48,265
kW-mo/yr
Natural Gas $1,546,293 196,810
MMBtu
Waste Disposal Costs
Water Usage $42,833 9,296
Tgal
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $3,339,066
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $656,518 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $114,161

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings One-time Revenue or Avoided Cost Savings
01 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $23,069 $270 $23,069
335,700
kWh
-
02 4.611: Begin a practice of predictive / preventative maintenance $66,640 $2,000 - $66,640
03 3.6192: Use a less expensive method of waste removal $200,000 $10,000 - $200,000
04 2.4224: Upgrade controls on compressors $22,207 $1,640 $22,207
323,150
kWh
-
05 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $3,264 $1,920 $3,264
47,498
kWh
-
06 4.652: Replace existing equipment with more suitable substitutes $81,000 $60,000 - $81,000
07 2.3212: Optimize plant power factor $41,037 $32,500 - $41,037
08 2.4239: Eliminate or reduce compressed air usage $5,078 $4,500 $5,078
73,890
kWh
-
09 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $7,690 $8,100 $7,690
111,900
kWh
-
10 2.8114: Change rate schedules or other changes in utility service $203,680 $300,000 - $203,680
11 2.4234: Cool compressor air intake with heat exchanger $2,853 $7,500 $2,853
41,512
kWh
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $656,518 $428,430 $64,161
933,650
kWh
$592,357
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $114,161 $71,660 $33,161
482,548
kWh
$81,000
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings One-time Revenue or Avoided Cost Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs