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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Assessment Year 2019
Principal Product Forged Steel Components
NAICS 332111: Iron and Steel Forging
SIC 3462: Iron and Steel Forgings
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 105
Plant Area 155,000
ft2
Annual Production 6,000
ton
Production Hrs. Annual 3,000
hrs
Location (State) Wisconsin

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $161,502 2,592,728
kWh
Electricity Demand $127,060 9,398
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $21,387 -
Natural Gas $914,714 236,094
MMBtu
Waste Disposal Costs
Water Usage $117,163 20,142
Tgal
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $1,341,826
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $150,224 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $64,213

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.2414: Use waste heat from hot flue gases to preheat $59,838 $46,000 - - $59,838
-
MMBtu
02 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $44,870 $52,117 $23,902
383,702
kWh
$20,968
-
kW-mo/yr
-
03 2.2113: Repair or replace steam traps $8,847 $16,800 - - $8,847
-
MMBtu
04 2.4314: Use synthetic lubricant $7,620 $25,000 $4,078
65,461
kWh
$3,542
-
kW-mo/yr
-
05 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required $7,539 $3,900 $6,728
108,000
kWh
$811
-
kW-mo/yr
-
06 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $4,828 $7,410 $1,765
28,325
kWh
$3,063
-
kW-mo/yr
-
07 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $3,712 $8,360 $3,712
59,587
kWh
- -
08 2.6218: Turn off equipment when not in use $2,876 - $2,876
48,000
kWh
- -
09 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $2,813 $3,700 $1,506
24,170
kWh
$1,307
-
kW-mo/yr
-
10 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $2,580 $950 $1,381
22,170
kWh
$1,199
-
kW-mo/yr
-
11 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $1,463 $880 $917
14,711
kWh
$546
-
kW-mo/yr
-
12 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $1,255 $1,513 $606
9,666
kWh
$649
-
kW-mo/yr
-
13 2.7134: Use photocell controls $1,013 $290 $1,013
16,255
kWh
- -
14 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors $970 $800 $970
15,573
kWh
- -
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $150,224 $167,720 $49,453
795,620
kWh
$32,086
-
kW-mo/yr
$68,685
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $64,213 $93,917 $30,856
497,163
kWh
$24,510
-
kW-mo/yr
$8,847
-
MMBtu
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Natural Gas Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs