December 14, 2007—The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) recently announced the selection of 19 states, which will receive a total of 96 industrial plant assessments at local facilities.
Through these awards and other collaborative efforts of its Save Energy Now initiative, ITP seeks to accelerate partnership with states and local energy efficiency groups, utilities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations in meeting industrial energy efficiency challenges.
These initial state assessment projects launch an anticipated long-term, extensive effort to expand ITP’s successful Save Energy Now activities to the state level, where DOE believes the greatest impact can be achieved. The awards are in response to a recent solicitation issued by DOE.
The awards total $950,000; each state will receive roughly $50,000. Recipient states include: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. In addition to analysis and plant assessments, each state project lead will provide follow-up technical and implementation assistance.
A third round of 250 Industrial Save Energy Now Energy Assessments is now open for applications by eligible industrial facilities. Energy experts will help industries identify energy- and money-saving opportunities, focusing on steam, process heating, pump, fan, and compressed air systems. For more information or to apply, visit the Save Energy Now Web site.
