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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Alabama University of Alabama
Assessment Year 2014
Principal Product lumber
NAICS 321113: Sawmills
SIC 2421: Sawmills and Planing Mills, General
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 60
Plant Area 80,000
ft2
Annual Production 35,000,000
units
Production Hrs. Annual 2,340
hrs
Location (State) Alabama

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $361,129 4,887,626
kWh
Electricity Demand $0.0 23,066
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $26,577 -
Wood $115,668 53,989
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS -
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $95,239 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $13,695

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Fees Savings Wood Savings
01 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $8,710 $9,095 $8,234
111,429
kWh
$476 -
02 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $45,368 $18,153 $42,889
580,372
kWh
$2,479 -
03 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines $10,240 $3,495 - - $10,240
-
MMBtu
04 2.1113: Reduce combustion air flow to optimum $4,096 $7,500 - - $4,096
-
MMBtu
05 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $3,455 $1,870 $3,266
44,193
kWh
$189 -
06 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $2,117 $8,661 $2,001
27,078
kWh
$116 -
07 4.454: Modify startup/shutdown times $15,087 - - $15,087 -
08 4.821: Pay bills on time to avoid late fees $6,166 - - $6,166 -
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $95,239 $48,774 $56,390
763,072
kWh
$24,513 $14,336
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $13,695 $5,365 $3,266
44,193
kWh
$189 $10,240
-
MMBtu
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Fees Savings Wood Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs