A site visit will be conducted to obtain photo documentation of the facility, including exterior, interior, machinery, and operating schedules to ensure sufficient data is obtained to conduct the predominant use analysis. The specific data required is:

Electricity Consumption:

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Production Equipment: 
  • Industrial Motors and Drives: 
  • Lighting Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Specialized Machinery
  • Other Considerations:
    • Electrical meters or sub-meters, if available, for detailed tracking.
    • Power factor correction equipment (if the facility uses it).

Natural Gas Consumption:

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Industrial Boilers and Furnaces
  • Kilns
  • Steam Generation
  • Dryers
  • Other Considerations:
    • Track gas lines connected to exempt vs. non-exempt machinery.
    • Any other ancillary use of gas directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Water Usage (if applicable):

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Cooling Towers
  • Process Water Systems
  • Industrial Washers
  • Other Considerations:
    • Water heating systems tied to production processes.
    • Segregate water consumption for administrative use (e.g., restrooms, break rooms).

Compressed Air Consumption:

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Air Compressors
  • Air Dryers and Filters

Fuel Consumption (Diesel, Propane, etc.):

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Generators
  • Forklifts or Material Handling Equipment
  • Propane-Powered Equipment

Steam and Other Process Heating:

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Industrial Steam Systems
  • Heat Exchangers

Ventilation and Exhaust Systems:

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Industrial Exhaust Fans
  • Dust Collection Systems

Renewable Energy Systems (if applicable):

• Types of Machinery/Equipment:
  • Solar Panels
  • Wind Turbines
  • Battery Storage