University of Missouri-Columbia
Director: Sanjeev Khanna
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Grant Funding Opportunity NOW OPEN
Up to $300k at 50% cost share for qualifying* projects.
Grant Funding Opportunity Open
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received an ITAC, Onsite Energy/CHP TAP, or qualified equivalent assessment since 2018 can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations at up to 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per grant.
IMPORTANT: The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.
*See Full Grant Solicitation for full qualification and selection details.
ITAC Center of the Year: 2022

The University of Missouri-Columbia Industrial Assessment Center (MZ-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.

MZ-ITAC Activity Map
349 Assessments
2,335 Recommendations
4.46 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$45.03 million Cost Savings*
241 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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Related Papers & Publications
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91, 2013
Wu, B. and J. Abad, Model of Collaboration to Promote Energy Efficiency, 2013 Int. Academic Conf., Paris, Paris, 2013
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte and A. Khoshkhoo, Computer-Aided Adaptation of Superior Energy Performance and ISO50001, 2013 International Academic Conference, Paris, 2013

Noteworthy Feedback
"I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the... more"
- Source: Glen Lewis, Senior Program Manager, 2023-08-12
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our... more"
- Source: Ross Tompkins, Sealed Air, 2024-04-25
"IAC and the DOE have been critical to help ensure the continued success of local manufacturing by ensuring continued improvement for facilities and utility... more"
- Source: Grahm Meyer, AZZ Swichgear Systems, 2023-06-08
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Papers & Publications

2013

6 Papers / Publications

Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte, and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Periodical of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 316-317 (2013) pp 91-94, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., The Complete Cycle to Achieve Industrial Energy Efficiency – Concept, Resources, And Application, Journal of International Energy Policy – Spring 2013 Volume 2, Number 1, pp 23-30 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Proceedings of International Conference of Energy and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2013), E253 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte and A. Khoshkhoo, Computer-Aided Adaptation of Superior Energy Performance and ISO50001, 2013 International Academic Conference, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B. and J. Abad, Model of Collaboration to Promote Energy Efficiency, 2013 Int. Academic Conf., Paris, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2012

5 Papers / Publications

Wu, B., Sandina Ponte, Institutionalizing Energy Efficiency within the Manufacturing Industry: a Computer-Aided Framework for ISO50001, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Environment and Industrial Innovation (ICEII2012), Hong Kong | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Educating the Next Generation of Energy-Savvy Workforce, Proceeding of International Academic Conference, RHI13-348, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., J. Wibbenmeyer, A. Khoshkhoo, Setting Achievable Goals for Industrial Energy Efficiency – a Structured Approach, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
C. Pinthuprapa, B. Wu, A Study of the Effectiveness of Energy Services in Public Schools, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2011

1 Papers / Publications

Wu, B, The Complete Cycle to Institutionalize Energy Efficiency – Conceptual Framework, Tools, and Industrial Cases, Proceeding of Annual Conference of ACEEE, June, Niagara Falls | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2009

3 Papers / Publications

Wu, B, How to improve energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector, Annual MUPA conference | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2008

3 Papers / Publications

Khanna S., Wu, B., A Multi-Pronged Approach to Achieving Energy Efficiency, Annual Conference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Washington | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Story, J., Tara O'Hare, Win, Win, Win: Integrating Lean, Clean and Energy Assessments, MEP National Conference, Orlando | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2007

3 Papers / Publications


Noteworthy Feedback

"I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the... more"
"I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the professionalism, exemplary assessment work and collaborative teamwork results conducted by Sanjeev Khanna, PhD and his staff at the Gateway Aluminum plant. I and the Packaging Matters and Gateway Aluminum management staff were very impressed with the knowledge, identified energy efficiency opportunities and recommended path forward provided by Dr. Khanna and staff. It was clearly evident why the MIAC is recognized as a top entity in the US Department of Energy – Industrial Assessment Center structure. We look forward to working with the MIAC on the next steps in implementing the assessment recommendations." "I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the professionalism, exemplary assessment work and collaborative teamwork results conducted by Sanjeev Khanna, PhD and his staff at the Gateway Aluminum plant. I and the Packaging Matters and Gateway Aluminum management staff were very impressed with the knowledge, identified energy efficiency opportunities and recommended path forward provided by Dr. Khanna and staff. It was clearly evident why the MIAC is recognized as a top entity in the US Department of Energy – Industrial Assessment Center structure. We look forward to working with the MIAC on the next steps in implementing the assessment recommendations." "I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the professionalism, exemplary assessment work and collaborative teamwork results conducted by Sanjeev Khanna, PhD and his staff at the Gateway Aluminum plant. I and the Packaging Matters and Gateway Aluminum management staff were very impressed with the knowledge, identified energy efficiency opportunities and recommended path forward provided by Dr. Khanna and staff. It was clearly evident why the MIAC is recognized as a top entity in the US Department of Energy – Industrial Assessment Center structure. We look forward to working with the MIAC on the next steps in implementing the assessment recommendations." "I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the professionalism, exemplary assessment work and collaborative teamwork results conducted by Sanjeev Khanna, PhD and his staff at the Gateway Aluminum plant. I and the Packaging Matters and Gateway Aluminum management staff were very impressed with the knowledge, identified energy efficiency opportunities and recommended path forward provided by Dr. Khanna and staff. It was clearly evident why the MIAC is recognized as a top entity in the US Department of Energy – Industrial Assessment Center structure. We look forward to working with the MIAC on the next steps in implementing the assessment recommendations."
- Source: Glen Lewis, Senior Program Manager, 2023-08-12
"Thank you, Sanjeev. Like the report with the equations listed."
- Source: Mark Lenling, Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, 2021-09-22
"Thank you , this is great work."
- Source: Jeffery Ostermann, Director - Operations, 2019-08-19
"Sanjeev, This audit is very well done. Not only does it provide Dean Foods with sustainability projects and the savings calculations use for project... more"
"Sanjeev, This audit is very well done. Not only does it provide Dean Foods with sustainability projects and the savings calculations use for project justification, it also provided your students with real world hands-on experience. I support the O’Fallon plant from a corporate engineering function, so when Randy presented your idea to perform the audit I thought it was a great fit with our sustainability objectives. Dean Foods, like many organizations today, is being asked to dig deeper for sustainability and cost savings projects, so this audit will allow us to fill the pipeline. Randy and I will get together to look over the projects and discuss possible timelines for completion. Thanks again for teams work. " "Sanjeev, This audit is very well done. Not only does it provide Dean Foods with sustainability projects and the savings calculations use for project justification, it also provided your students with real world hands-on experience. I support the O’Fallon plant from a corporate engineering function, so when Randy presented your idea to perform the audit I thought it was a great fit with our sustainability objectives. Dean Foods, like many organizations today, is being asked to dig deeper for sustainability and cost savings projects, so this audit will allow us to fill the pipeline. Randy and I will get together to look over the projects and discuss possible timelines for completion. Thanks again for teams work. " "Sanjeev, This audit is very well done. Not only does it provide Dean Foods with sustainability projects and the savings calculations use for project justification, it also provided your students with real world hands-on experience. I support the O’Fallon plant from a corporate engineering function, so when Randy presented your idea to perform the audit I thought it was a great fit with our sustainability objectives. Dean Foods, like many organizations today, is being asked to dig deeper for sustainability and cost savings projects, so this audit will allow us to fill the pipeline. Randy and I will get together to look over the projects and discuss possible timelines for completion. Thanks again for teams work. " "Sanjeev, This audit is very well done. Not only does it provide Dean Foods with sustainability projects and the savings calculations use for project justification, it also provided your students with real world hands-on experience. I support the O’Fallon plant from a corporate engineering function, so when Randy presented your idea to perform the audit I thought it was a great fit with our sustainability objectives. Dean Foods, like many organizations today, is being asked to dig deeper for sustainability and cost savings projects, so this audit will allow us to fill the pipeline. Randy and I will get together to look over the projects and discuss possible timelines for completion. Thanks again for teams work. "
- Source: Jerry Brunner, Director, Regional Engineering - North Region, Dean Foods, 2018-08-30
"Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from... more"
"Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from the energy audit during June of 2018. As you can see, the savings have been material. Thank you for your help with our energy issues. We would like to continue to work with you on these type of programs in the future. Peter Hofherr --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanjeev, We are very appreciative of your work with the students on the audit. I thought the team did a great job! We are actively putting together the financing packages for several of the recommendations. Many of the projects are part of our overall sustainability initiative on campus. We would love to continue the relationship as we are always trying to figure out how to do what we do better and more efficiency. If you see opportunities in the future to work with together, will you reach out? Regards, " "Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from the energy audit during June of 2018. As you can see, the savings have been material. Thank you for your help with our energy issues. We would like to continue to work with you on these type of programs in the future. Peter Hofherr --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanjeev, We are very appreciative of your work with the students on the audit. I thought the team did a great job! We are actively putting together the financing packages for several of the recommendations. Many of the projects are part of our overall sustainability initiative on campus. We would love to continue the relationship as we are always trying to figure out how to do what we do better and more efficiency. If you see opportunities in the future to work with together, will you reach out? Regards, " "Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from the energy audit during June of 2018. As you can see, the savings have been material. Thank you for your help with our energy issues. We would like to continue to work with you on these type of programs in the future. Peter Hofherr --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanjeev, We are very appreciative of your work with the students on the audit. I thought the team did a great job! We are actively putting together the financing packages for several of the recommendations. Many of the projects are part of our overall sustainability initiative on campus. We would love to continue the relationship as we are always trying to figure out how to do what we do better and more efficiency. If you see opportunities in the future to work with together, will you reach out? Regards, " "Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from the energy audit during June of 2018. As you can see, the savings have been material. Thank you for your help with our energy issues. We would like to continue to work with you on these type of programs in the future. Peter Hofherr --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanjeev, We are very appreciative of your work with the students on the audit. I thought the team did a great job! We are actively putting together the financing packages for several of the recommendations. Many of the projects are part of our overall sustainability initiative on campus. We would love to continue the relationship as we are always trying to figure out how to do what we do better and more efficiency. If you see opportunities in the future to work with together, will you reach out? Regards, "
- Source: Peter Hofherr, Chief Executive Officer, St. James Winery, 2018-04-06
"Your visit and report provided us with motivation and budget information to help us get these done. Thanks you very much for the work you've done."
- Source: Rod Colhaun, Plant Manager, 2017-03-29
"Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate... more"
"Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate your willingness to do this for our company." Also, the following was sent by a IAC student (on 10/6/2015) team member who was involved in this and the other audits: "I just submitted my application for the IAC certificate request form, and I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for our IAC family the past few years. .. (the) energy efficiency class and being a part of the IAC team have truly been the most rewarding experiences of my college career. As I prepare to graduate in December, I look forward to taking everything ... about energy efficiency and apply it to the real world and be able to make a real impact wherever I end up. Being part of your team has been an amazing experience and more valuable than I can put into words. Thank you again for getting me involved with such a great opportunity. Nick Cain" "Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate your willingness to do this for our company." Also, the following was sent by a IAC student (on 10/6/2015) team member who was involved in this and the other audits: "I just submitted my application for the IAC certificate request form, and I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for our IAC family the past few years. .. (the) energy efficiency class and being a part of the IAC team have truly been the most rewarding experiences of my college career. As I prepare to graduate in December, I look forward to taking everything ... about energy efficiency and apply it to the real world and be able to make a real impact wherever I end up. Being part of your team has been an amazing experience and more valuable than I can put into words. Thank you again for getting me involved with such a great opportunity. Nick Cain" "Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate your willingness to do this for our company." Also, the following was sent by a IAC student (on 10/6/2015) team member who was involved in this and the other audits: "I just submitted my application for the IAC certificate request form, and I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for our IAC family the past few years. .. (the) energy efficiency class and being a part of the IAC team have truly been the most rewarding experiences of my college career. As I prepare to graduate in December, I look forward to taking everything ... about energy efficiency and apply it to the real world and be able to make a real impact wherever I end up. Being part of your team has been an amazing experience and more valuable than I can put into words. Thank you again for getting me involved with such a great opportunity. Nick Cain" "Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate your willingness to do this for our company." Also, the following was sent by a IAC student (on 10/6/2015) team member who was involved in this and the other audits: "I just submitted my application for the IAC certificate request form, and I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for our IAC family the past few years. .. (the) energy efficiency class and being a part of the IAC team have truly been the most rewarding experiences of my college career. As I prepare to graduate in December, I look forward to taking everything ... about energy efficiency and apply it to the real world and be able to make a real impact wherever I end up. Being part of your team has been an amazing experience and more valuable than I can put into words. Thank you again for getting me involved with such a great opportunity. Nick Cain"
- Source: Annette Sachs, Cohen Architectural Woodworking, LLC, 2015-10-08
"Bin, Thank you again for a very interesting and productive visit today! "
- Source: Brad Dickerman, Alsip Improvement Engineer, Arkema, 2014-09-23
"Thanks for visiting our facility and completing the assessment. We need all the help we can get when it comes to energy reduction."
- Source: Eric Sucha, Plant Technical Manager, General Mills, 2014-03-11
"I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all... more"
"I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all of your assistance. I can assure you that we will be implementing your suggestions this year. Best Regards," "I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all of your assistance. I can assure you that we will be implementing your suggestions this year. Best Regards," "I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all of your assistance. I can assure you that we will be implementing your suggestions this year. Best Regards," "I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all of your assistance. I can assure you that we will be implementing your suggestions this year. Best Regards,"
- Source: Buddy Sebastiao, Plant Manager, CMI, 2008-04-22

Contact Center

Center Director Sanjeev Khanna
Email khannas@missouri.edu
Phone # 1 (573) 884-9109
Mailing Address E3412, Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Assistant Director Deepak Gupta
Assistant Director Yue Jin

University of Missouri-Columbia has trained 241 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since 2007.
The 85 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Abdul Syed
Abdun Khalid
Adam Blumhagen
Adam Byrnes
Adam Dkhili
Adam Reddy
Adithyan Babu
Ahad Hosseini
Ahmed Bagaber
Ahmed Boucherih
Akhouri Amitanand Sinha
Alex Cunningham
Alex Straughn
Alexsander Crowe
Ali Anvari
Ali I. Alhajji
Ali Khoshkhoo
Alvin Lemaiyan
Ananth Chandrasekaran
Andrew Labarge
Andrew Polizzi
Andrew Pollizi
Andrew Reinhard
Andrew Townsend
Anirban Sarkar
Anthony Iannicola
Anurag Bommara
Anurathi Rajavally
Aravind Sri Saravanan Sevvilam Parithi
Arockia Stephna Maria Das Anna Victor
Ashley May
Asif R. Raz
Audrey Wood
Austin Laramie
Avery Decker
Babu Adithyan
Bahram Rajabi Far
Behnam Sabzi
BeiJia Yao
Ben J Simon
Ben Weiselman
Benjamin Beer
Benjamin King
Bibish Chaulagain
Bichen Zhang
Bilal Hameed
Blake Price
Bradford Barnett
Brady Beckham
Brandon Beck
Brian Kenney
Brianne Mcnutt
Brohde Bennett
Candice Dussold
Caroline C. Langley
Caroline Junker
Celeste Blum
Chatchai Pinthuprapa
Chathura Wickreme Seneviratne
Chi Yang
Chitralekha Chakraborty
Christian A. Hoyos Broja
Christine Anjali Noel Ramesh
Christopher Wurzer
Cole Harms
Colin McCarthy
Colm Barry
Connor mcMillin
Connor Reed Walter
Curtis Singer
Daniel mcGarth
David Nunez
Dawei Li
Desiree Smith
Devi Vara Prasad Rayapaneni
Dian Trihastuti
Diarmait Ryan-Anderson
Divya Teja Pinnamaneni
Dong Yi
Dustin Smith
Dylan Eades
Edgar Olet
Eric Obermark
Evan King
Fengmin Su
Gabriel Ingram
Gargi Dashora
Gaurav Sangamnerkar
Gerhard Scheiders
Giridhar Pemmireddi
Graham French
Graham Walter
Gregory Allers
Gunjan Indapurkar
Haijun Li
Harrision CLark
Harrison Clark
Harsimranjot Singh Grewal
Hemant Tiwari
Huali Sun