Student Research Award Winner: 2020, 2023
The University of Illinois, Chicago Industrial Assessment Center (IC-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 343 | Assessments |
| 2,750 | Recommendations |
| 3.06 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $68.57 | million Cost Savings* |
| 195 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
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Related Papers & Publications
Wang, J, Convertino, M, & Li, L, Sizing and Operation of Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal System in Manufacturing Facility Considering Integrated Demand Response, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 20th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, September 30 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2025-155743, 2025
Friedman, Zoe; Haefke, Clifford P.; Tatha, Jahin, Driving Innovation in Industrial Manufacturing: Strategic Energy Solutions with Energy Efficiency and Onsite Energy Technologies, ERC Research Webinar Series, Chicago, Illinois, May 21, 2025, 2025
Haefke, Clifford P.; Miller, Graeme, Grid Reliability Trends and the Case for Energy Efficiency and Onsite Energy Technology Solutions, Illinois Energy Efficiency Committee, Springfield, Illinois, June 5, 2025, 2025
Papers & Publications
2025
5 Papers / Publications
Haefke, Clifford P., Miller, Graeme, Understanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Illinois Future of Gas - Phase 2 - Workshop 9, Springfield, Illinois, January 27, 2025 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Fasick, Doug; Haefke, Clifford P.; Kelly, Meegan; Tubbs, Kevin, The Road to Energy Independence: Exploring Onsite Energy Options for Industry, Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, Washington D.C., May 2, 2025 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P.; Miller, Graeme, Grid Reliability Trends and the Case for Energy Efficiency and Onsite Energy Technology Solutions, Illinois Energy Efficiency Committee, Springfield, Illinois, June 5, 2025 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Friedman, Zoe; Haefke, Clifford P.; Tatha, Jahin, Driving Innovation in Industrial Manufacturing: Strategic Energy Solutions with Energy Efficiency and Onsite Energy Technologies, ERC Research Webinar Series, Chicago, Illinois, May 21, 2025 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Wang, J, Convertino, M, & Li, L, Sizing and Operation of Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal System in Manufacturing Facility Considering Integrated Demand Response, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 20th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, September 30 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2025-155743 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2024
6 Papers / Publications
Haefke, Clifford P., Empowering Energy-Intensive Facilities: Onsite Solutions for Decarbonization, 2024 Energy Efficiency & Technology Conference CenterPoint Energy, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, May 22, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Industrial Decarbonization and U.S. DOE Technical Assistance to Implement Decarbonization Strategies, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention In-Person Workshop @ Chicago City Hall, Chicago, Illinois, July 25, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Bangash, Faaran; Pibiri, Marcello; Hossein, Rashed; Alam, Muhammad Talha, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention - Overview of U.S. DOE and EPA Technical Assistance Services at UIC, 2024 Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Virtual Webinar, Chicago, Illinois, March 27, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Pathways for Industrial Decarbonization: Strategies, Funding, and Technical Support Opportunities, Midwest Energy Policy Series: Renewables & Efficiency, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, August 20, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Energizing CHP and Exploring Case Studies: Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Fuels, U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Virtual Training 2024, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, December 10, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Wang, J, Yun, L, & Li, L, Sizing of Grid-Connected PV-Battery System in Manufacturing Facility Considering Life Cycle Assessment, Proceedings of the ASME 2024 19th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 1: Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Materials Manufacturing; Biomanufacturing; Life Cycle Engineering, August 20 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2024-125110 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2023
4 Papers / Publications
Haefke, Clifford P., Exploring Industrial Decarbonization, MI Healthy Climate Conference, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 2023 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Exploring the US DOE’s “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” and Learning about Federal Funding Incentives for Industrial Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Projects, Ohio Industrial Decarbonization and Combined Heat & Power Workshop, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 24, 2023 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Bangash, Faaran; Haefke, Clifford P.; Patel, Aditya; Sandoval, Lucia Valenzuela, Exploring Industrial Decarbonization and Overview of DOE Technical Assistance Services, Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Virtual Webinar, March 23, 2023 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Yun, L., Wang, D., & Li, L., Explainable multi-agent deep reinforcement learning for real-time demand response towards sustainable manufacturing, Applied Energy, 374, 121324 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121324 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2022
6 Papers / Publications
Brown, P., Identifying Industrial Energy and Environmental Saving Opportunities through No-Cost Programs Sponsored by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency, UIC Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Chicago, Illinois, March 10, 2022 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Yun, L., Xiao, M., & Li, L., Vehicle-to-manufacturing (V2M) system: A novel approach to improve energy demand flexibility for demand response towards sustainable manufacturing, Applied Energy, 323, 119552. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Han, M., Li, L., & Zhao, J., Volatile organic compound emissions from 4D printing: Effects of material composition and external stimulus, Additive Manufacturing, 56, 102894. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Yun, L., & Li, L., A New Evaluation Metric for Demand Response-Driven Real-Time Price Prediction Towards Sustainable Manufacturing, ASME. J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. 145(2): 021009. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Yun, L., & Li, L., Assessing the Impacts of Real-Time Price Prediction Quality on Demand Response Management for Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, Proceedings of the ASME 2022 17th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Dvorak, David; Haefke, Clifford P.; Miller, Graeme; Rooney, Kyle, Fundamentals of CHP Systems, U.S. DOE Better Plants Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Virtual In-Plant Training, Virtual Webinar, November 29, 2022 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2021
3 Papers / Publications
Han, M., Zhao, J., & Li, L., Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds From 4D Printing and Associated Control Strategies Towards Workplace Safety, Proceedings of the ASME 2021 16th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., CHP 101: Concepts, Technologies, Benefits and Opportunities, The National Summit on Combined Heat and Power, Washington D.C., September 13, 2021 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Garland, Patti; Haefke, Clifford P.; Kosanovic, Beka, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Basics for IAC Students, U.S. DOE Industrial Assessment Center Webinar Series, Virtual Webinar, February 11, 2021 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2020
2 Papers / Publications
Holland, M., Pibiri, M., Perez, B., Cacciatore, C., and Dongen, M.,, The Road to Energy Neutrality, American Made U.S. DOE Water Resource Recovery Prize, Washington, D.C., June 28, 2020 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Zhou, X., Zhao, J., Yun, L., Sun, Z., & Li, L., Demand Response for Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Considering Buffer Content Utilization, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 15th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2019
1 Papers / Publications
Dababneh, F., & Li, L., Integrated Electricity and Natural Gas Demand Response for Manufacturers in the Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 4164-4174, | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2018
2 Papers / Publications
Dababneh, F., Li, L., Shah, R., & Haefke, C., Demand Response-Driven Production and Maintenance Decision-Making for Cost-Effective Manufacturing, J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. 140(6): 061008 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., CHP and Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Resources for the Wastewater Market Sector, National Governors Association Minnesota Water-Energy Nexus In-State Retreat, Saint Paul, Minnesota, August 3, 2018 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
2017
2 Papers / Publications
Dababneh, F, Shah, R, Sun, Z, & Li, L., Framework and Sensitivity Analysis of Joint Energy and Maintenance Planning Considering Production Throughput Requirements, Proceedings of the ASME 2017 12th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference collocated with the JSME/ASME 2017 6th International Conference on Materials and Processing. Volume 3: Manufacturing Equipment and Systems. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Energy Assurance, Michigan Department of Energy Briefing, Lansing, Michigan, May 4, 2017 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Contact Center
| Center Director | Lin Li |
| linli@uic.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (312) 996-3045 |
| Fax # | 1 (312) 413-0447 |
| Mailing Address |
842 W Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Assistant Director | Clifford Haefke |
| Other | David Tith |
| Other | Faaran Bangash |
| Other | Marcello Pibiri |
University of Illinois, Chicago has trained 195 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Illinois, Chicago since
2017.
The 68 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 68 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.