University of Missouri-Columbia
Director: Sanjeev Khanna
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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
355 Assessments
2,377 Recommendations
4.49 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$46.62 million Cost Savings*
244 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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University of Missouri-Columbia also coordinates activities with:
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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 did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to... more"
- Source: Gary Satler, Business Director, PQ Corp, 2025-02-10
"We will keep you and your team in mind with future plans. Thank you so much for helping."
- Source: Mark Zottarelle, Maintenance manager, Hy-C, 2025-03-28
"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
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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 did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to... more"
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities." "I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities." "I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities." "I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities."
- Source: Gary Satler, Business Director, PQ Corp, 2025-02-10
"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"
"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 sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point." "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 sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point." "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 sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point." "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 sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point."
- Source: Ross Tompkins, Sealed Air, 2024-04-25
"Thank you, Sanjeev. Like the report with the equations listed."
- Source: Mark Lenling, Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, 2021-09-22
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive! The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job... more"
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive! The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint." "Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive! The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint." "Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive! The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint." "Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive! The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint."
- Source: Chris Heisterberg, Facilities Manager, Silgan Dispensing, 2019-08-22
"Good Morning Sanjeev, Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this. Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented. Thanks Logan ... more"
"Good Morning Sanjeev, Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this. Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented. Thanks Logan " "Good Morning Sanjeev, Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this. Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented. Thanks Logan " "Good Morning Sanjeev, Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this. Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented. Thanks Logan " "Good Morning Sanjeev, Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this. Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented. Thanks Logan "
- Source: 2019-06-13
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our... more"
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016). "The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)." ""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016). "The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)." ""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016). "The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)." ""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016). "The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)."
- Source: Keith Moszczenski, Chief Operating and Fiancial Office, Schlafly , 2016-03-09
"Dr. Wu, Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be... more"
"Dr. Wu, Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress. Thank you," "Dr. Wu, Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress. Thank you," "Dr. Wu, Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress. Thank you," "Dr. Wu, Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress. Thank you,"
- Source: Shawn Torrez, Operations Manager - NKC, Arkema, 2015-08-31
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from... more"
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations. I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help. Thanks again for your help" "Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations. I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help. Thanks again for your help" "Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations. I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help. Thanks again for your help" "Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations. I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help. Thanks again for your help"
- Source: Aspen D'Costa, Operations Manager, Rubbermaid, 2015-08-24
"Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any... more"
"Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites. Thanks again," Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday): "... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question." "Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites. Thanks again," Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday): "... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question." "Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites. Thanks again," Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday): "... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question." "Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites. Thanks again," Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday): "... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question."
- Source: Thomas Wagner, Production Manager, Nestle Purina, 2015-06-25
"Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9%... more"
"Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data. Jason C. Hamblen Ring Container Technologies Saint Joseph, MO" "Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data. Jason C. Hamblen Ring Container Technologies Saint Joseph, MO" "Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data. Jason C. Hamblen Ring Container Technologies Saint Joseph, MO" "Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data. Jason C. Hamblen Ring Container Technologies Saint Joseph, MO"
- Source: Jason C. Hamblen, Plant Manager, Ring Container Technologies, 2011-07-20

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 244 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