Fuel Use Savings Report

for

Distribution Warehouse Facility

Elkhart, Indiana

 

PROJECT HISTORY

Based on recommendations from the quality-oriented general contractor and local Thermo-Cycler Dealer, in May 1996, (9) THERMO-CYCLER® GTC-480M Gas Fired Heating Units were selected as the preferred comfort heating system in a new distribution facility for this major distributor of recreational vehicle and manufactured housing products.

Total Area: 357,000 SQ. FT. (602' x 500')
Average Height: 26.6 Ft.
Overhead Doors: 36 Overhead Doors
Wall Construction: Pre-engineered Metal w/ 4" Insulation
Roof Construction: Pre-engineered Metal w/ 6" Insulation
Inside Design:65 Degrees @ 0
Building Usage: Warehouse (RV/Manufactured Housing)


Fuel Use Report


BOTTOM LINE

Billing Period Gas Consumption Fuel Cost
Oct 4-Nov 29, 1996 3,477.6 Ccf
Nov 25-Feb 27, 1997 31,345.4 Ccf
Feb 27-March 27, 1997 6,134 Ccf
March 27-April 28, 1997 4,259.4 Ccf
April 28-May 27, 1997 2,186.5 Ccf
Season Total 47,403 Ccf (.556/Ccf Avg.) $26,356($0.074/SF)

During the first season of operation, energy efficient recovery of all internal sources of heat gain by the THERMO-CYCLER System resulted in a seasonal heating cost of only 7.4 cents per square foot based on an average gas cost of $ 5.56 per Mcf. When contacted by Thermo-Cycler after the first heating season, the Associate Vice President of Operations responded "We are extremely happy with how little energy was used during our winter season".

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