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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Connecticut University of Connecticut
Assessment Year 2023
Principal Product Polycarbonate lenses
NAICS 339115: Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
SIC 3851: Ophthalmic Goods
Sales Range $50
M
to 100
M
# of Employees 393
Plant Area 175,195
ft2
Annual Production 20,000,000
units
Production Hrs. Annual 8,760
hrs
Location (State) Massachusetts

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $2,398,500 17,384,400
kWh
Electricity Demand $443,110 29,196
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $500,339 -
Natural Gas $81,940 8,104
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $3,423,889
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $319,309 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $2,702

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Electricity Fees Savings Natural Gas Savings Ancillary Material Cost Savings One-time Revenue or Avoided Cost Savings
01 2.8121: Apply for tax-free status for energy purchases $5,543 - - - $5,543 - - -
02 2.8123: Pay utility bills on time $3,211 - - - $3,211 - - -
03 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $3,655 $1,283 $3,177
23,021
kWh
$479
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
04 2.4226: Use / purchase optimum sized compressor $5,943 $21,500 $5,165
37,426
kWh
$778
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
05 2.2511: Insulate bare equipment $2,702 $800 $2,702
19,580
kWh
- - - - -
06 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines $627 $1,061 - - - $627
-
MMBtu
- -
07 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors $1,082 $1,674 $1,029
7,456
kWh
$53
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
08 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio $1,033 - - - - $1,513
-
MMBtu
$(-480.0) -
09 2.3192: Use fossil fuel powered generator during peak demand periods $14,221 - $1,093
7,920
kWh
$4,008
-
kW-mo/yr
$9,120 - - -
10 2.1224: Replace boiler $8,265 $39,281 - - - $8,265
-
MMBtu
- -
11 2.9114: Use solar heat to make electricty $197,753 $1,537,591 $197,753
1,432,994
kWh
- - - - -
12 2.3141: Use battery storage for demand control $26,966 $395,108 $(-7,641.3)
(-55,372)
kWh
$36,432
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - $(-1,824.4)
13 2.3112: Store heated/ cooled water for use during peak demand periods $24,735 $170,000 - $24,735
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
14 2.4322: Use or replace with energy efficient substitutes $6,261 $34,348 $2,949
21,368
kWh
$3,312
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
15 2.4322: Use or replace with energy efficient substitutes $17,312 $39,269 $15,044
109,087
kWh
$2,268
-
kW-mo/yr
- - - -
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $319,309 $2,241,914 $221,270
1,603,479
kWh
$72,065
-
kW-mo/yr
$17,874 $10,405
-
MMBtu
$(-480.0) $(-1,824.4)
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $2,702 $800 $2,702
19,580
kWh
- - - - -
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Electricity Fees Savings Natural Gas Savings Ancillary Material Cost 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