ITAC Industrial Training and Assessment Centers
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Director: David Yuill
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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.
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Grant Program - Open Solicitation
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: 2023
Student Research Award Winner: 2022

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

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129 Assessments
775 Recommendations
1.06 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$40.29 million Cost Savings*
107 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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Related Papers & Publications
Hansen, A., Moussavi, S., and Dvorak., B., Reducing Infiltration and Inflow in Small Collection Systems: Environmental, Economic, and Additional Impacts, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1061/JOEEDU.EEENG-7446, 2024
Md Rasel Uddin, David P. Yuill, Robert E. Williams, Bruce Dvorak, A machine learning classifier for automated fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD) of rooftop units, addressing practical challenges of application, Energy & Buildings, March, 2024 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114101, 2024
Thompson, M. and Dvorak, B., Comparison of Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessments of Solar and Energy Efficiency Improvements at Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Environments, August | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11060118, 2024
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Papers & Publications

2024

3 Papers / Publications

Hansen, A., Moussavi, S., and Dvorak., B., Reducing Infiltration and Inflow in Small Collection Systems: Environmental, Economic, and Additional Impacts, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1061/JOEEDU.EEENG-7446 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
Md Rasel Uddin, David P. Yuill, Robert E. Williams, Bruce Dvorak, A machine learning classifier for automated fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD) of rooftop units, addressing practical challenges of application, Energy & Buildings, March, 2024 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114101 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
Thompson, M. and Dvorak, B., Comparison of Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessments of Solar and Energy Efficiency Improvements at Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Environments, August | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11060118 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC

2023

1 Papers / Publications

Moussavi, S. , Barutha, P., and Dvorak., B., Environmental life cycle assessment of a novel offshore wind energy design project: a US based case study, Renewable & Sustainable Energy | doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113643 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC

2022

1 Papers / Publications

Thompson, M.; Moussavi, S.; Li, S.; Barutha, P.; and Dvorak, B, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of small water resource recovery facilities: Comparison of mechanical and lagoon System, Water Research, May | doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2022.118234 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC

2021

3 Papers / Publications

Pham, A.; Moussavi, S.; Thompson, M.; Dvorak, B., Reducing LCA impacts of water resource recovery facilities: design recommendations for small communities, Water Research, 1 December 2021 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117758 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
Moussavi, S.; Thompson, M., Li, S. and Dvorak , B., Assessment of Small Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Plants: Relative Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Construction and Operations, Journal of Environmental Management, August | doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112802 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
Dvorak, B, Pollution Prevention for Industry, Environments | doi:doi.org/10.3390/environments8090091 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC

2020

2 Papers / Publications

Samuel Ghormley, Robert Williams and Bruce Dvorak, Foundry Sand Source Reduction Options: Life Cycle Assessment Evaluation, Enviroments, Special Issue "Pollution Prevention/Environmental Sustainability for Industry | doi:10.3390/environments709066 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
Thompson, M., Dahab, M.J., Williams, R.E. and Dvorak, B., Improving Energy Efficiency of Small Water-Resource Recovery Facilities: Opportunities and Barriers, Journal of Environmental Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC

2018

1 Papers / Publications

Hanna, S.M., Thompson, M.J., Dahab, M.F., Williams, R.E. and Dvorak, B.I., Benchmarking the Energy Intensity of Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Water Environment Research | University of Nebraska–Lincoln ITAC
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Contact Center

Center Website
Center Director David Yuill
Email dyuill@unl.edu
Phone # 1 (402) 554-4176
Fax # 1 (402) 472-1465
Mailing Address W342 Nebraska Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588
Assistant Director Bruce I. Dvorak
Other Samuel K. Ghormley

University of Nebraska–Lincoln has trained 107 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Nebraska–Lincoln since 2017.
The 55 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.