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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
West Virginia University West Virginia University
Assessment Year 2026
Principal Product Charred white oak bourbon barrels
NAICS 321920: Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
SIC 2449: Wood Containers, Not Elsewhere Classified
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 40
Plant Area 125,000
ft2
Annual Production 40,000
pieces
Production Hrs. Annual 2,080
hrs
Location (State) West Virginia

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $116,160 1,599,907
kWh
Electricity Demand $121,877 7,152
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $4,566 -
Natural Gas $142,597 14,040
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $385,200
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $45,106 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* -

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Electricity Demand Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $16,067 $32,520 $4,667
64,278
kWh
$11,400
-
kW-mo/yr
-
02 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio $12,998 $5,140 - - $12,998
-
MMBtu
03 2.2511: Insulate bare equipment $6,999 $3,108 - - $6,999
-
MMBtu
04 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $5,930 $1,055 $2,522
34,602
kWh
$3,408
-
kW-mo/yr
-
05 2.4224: Upgrade controls on compressors $2,789 $4,277 $1,185
16,319
kWh
$1,604
-
kW-mo/yr
-
06 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required $323 $525 $136
1,870
kWh
$187
-
kW-mo/yr
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $45,106 $46,625 $8,510
117,069
kWh
$16,599
-
kW-mo/yr
$19,997
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED - - - - -
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