U.S. Department of Energy Funded
Free Energy
Assessments
for Manufacturers
We identify energy-saving opportunities at no cost to eligible small and medium-sized manufacturers, helping your plant cut costs, reduce emissions, and stay competitive.
50+
Assessments Completed
$10M +
In Potential Savings Identified
Industrial Energy Efficiency, Without the Price Tag
We are a U.S. Department of Energy funded center based at the University of Connecticut. Our engineering teams conduct free, comprehensive on-site energy assessments at eligible small-to-medium facilities across New England and Long Island. We train students in improving industrial efficiency and operations through hands-on, real-world experience by conducting student team energy assessments.
- Full plant walk-through by UConn engineering faculty and students
- Analysis of HVAC, compressed air, motors, lighting, and process systems
- Written report with costed recommendations and payback periods
- Completely free for qualifying manufacturers
What We Offer
What the ITAC Delivers
Our team of engineers and graduate students conduct comprehensive on-site assessments and deliver actionable, costed recommendations.
Energy Assessments
Comprehensive energy assessments covering all major energy-intensive systems.
Compressed Air Leak Studies
Acoustic imaging studies of compressed gas systems to identify costly leaks.
Smart Manufacturing Assessments
Recommendations on how to implement smart manufacturing into existing workflows.
Do You Qualify?
Most small to medium-sized manufacturers in New England and Long Island are eligible. Here's what we look for:
- Manufacturing SIC/NAICS classification
- Annual energy costs exceeding $100,000
- Gross annual sales under $100 million
- Fewer than 500 employees at the site
- Located in our service region (New England + Long Island)
Get in Touch
Not sure if you qualify? Reach out and we'll let you know. The process starts with a quick conversation.
Email: engr-iac@uconn.edu
Location: 159 Discovery Dr., Room #312, Storrs CT
Noteworthy Feedback
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"We greatly appreciate all of the time (and patience) you have spent on our behalf. My team had high praise at the level of depth your team had taken during the walkaround."
- Source: 08/23/2023 |
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"We appreciate the IAC team for the assessment work and the recommendations, many of which we have already started implementing in the facility."
- Source: 06/23/2023 |
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"The team did an excellent job with the site audit and report. It was beneficial in understanding where we have opportunities for improvement. The IAC was also very supportive and notified me that the DOE had a grant application where we could apply for potential funding to fulfill some of their recommendations, which I greatly appreciate."
- Source: Facility EHS Specialist, 08/14/2023 |
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"The team that came here from UConn was very professional and knowledgeable."
- Source: CFO, 07/31/2023 |