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Energy-Management Activities

Manufacturers may conduct a number of energy-management activities to improve the efficiency of energy use. In the metalcasting industry, the top four reported activities in 1998 included the purchase of electricity under special rate schedules (e.g., time-of-use rates), energy audits, electricity load control, and compressed air systems. Overall, almost two-thirds of all foundries reported in engaging in at least one energy-management activity. [MECS 1998]

Energy-Management Activities
(NAICS 3315) – 1998

Activities Establishments Participants
(Percentage of Foundry Population)		 % Establishment-Paid Activity Cost/Participants
All/Some None
Special Rate Schedule 397 35.4 -- --
Energy Audits 351 31.3 54.1% 32.5%
Electricity Load Control 401 35.7 76.3% 8.5%
Compressed Air Systems 441 39.3 94.3% 1.4%

Source: MECS 1998




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