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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 2017
Principal Product Pressure Vessels
NAICS 332420: Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
SIC 3795: Tanks and Tank Components
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 59
Plant Area 65,000
ft2
Annual Production 60
units
Production Hrs. Annual 4,420
hrs
Location (State) Alabama

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $92,573 1,211,940
kWh
Electricity Fees $14,345 -
Natural Gas $11,394 799
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $118,312
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $35,861 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $9,662

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Fees Savings
01 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $8,799 $2,645 $8,626
112,932
kWh
$173
02 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time $5,724 $3,250 $5,612
73,478
kWh
$112
03 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required $5,029 $400 $4,930
64,543
kWh
$99
04 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $12,573 $25,654 $12,326
161,377
kWh
$247
05 4.454: Modify startup/shutdown times $2,873 - - $2,873
06 4.821: Pay bills on time to avoid late fees $296 - - $296
07 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $327 $735 $321
4,207
kWh
$6
08 2.6218: Turn off equipment when not in use $240 $50 $235
3,078
kWh
$5
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $35,861 $32,734 $32,050
419,615
kWh
$3,811
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $9,662 $3,430 $9,182
120,217
kWh
$480
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Fees Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs