The Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center (SU-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 502 | Assessments |
| 4,290 | Recommendations |
| 2.68 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $58.91 | million Cost Savings* |
| 139 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Syracuse University also coordinates activities with:
Clarkson University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Recent Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"Impressed by student's engagement and eagerness to learn about the facility."
- Source: Emily Stanislawzyk, Sustainability Program Manager, Great Lakes Cheese, 10/02/2026
""Presentation was well done and well presented"."
- Source: Juan Latorre, Engineering/Maintenance Manager, Pyrotek, 09/11/2026
""Everyone was very focused and professional"."
- Source: Michael Stoots, EHS/Facilities Manager, Bartell Machinery Systems L.L.C., 07/22/2026
Assessment - Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"Impressed by student's engagement and eagerness to learn about the facility."
- Source: Emily Stanislawzyk, Sustainability Program Manager, Great Lakes Cheese, 10/02/2026
"[went well/were impressed with] Overall Student Knowledge and Professionalism of student team."
- Source: Joshua Wheelock, Process Engineer, Corning Inc., 09/20/2024
"Students were very interested in all aspects of our facilities and how they are operated"
- Source: 09/08/2025
"The team was very attentive and respectful of our operations, safety requirements, and potentially discussed proprietary information."
- Source: John Frandina, Facility Engineer, 07/15/2021
"Clear that the students are passionate about the work. Overall impressed with the students' knowledge on energy systems. Very good communicators and spoke... more"
- Source: Rahul Prabhu, Codino's, 06/17/2026
"All participants were professional, prompt, knowledgeable, and respectful. I enjoyed hearing about potential savings."
- Source: Eric Hoffman, Controller, MOD-PAC, 06/15/2026
"The students were very professional and asked well-informed questions. Everyone, especially Ian, has been great to work with."
- Source: Elissa Tipton, Accounting Manager, Mayer Brothers, 06/12/2025
"Team is well organized and focused on task at hand. Respectful of our employees and the facility rules. Worked well together as a team."
- Source: EHS Manager, TitanX Engine Cooling, Inc, 06/05/2025
"Students were focused and zeroed in on energy issues quickly. Report reflects well documented, easy to follow, evaluation of energy cost saving... more"
- Source: Bill Spizuoco, Corporate Environmental Manager, Omega Wire, Inc. - International Wire Group, 03/05/2015
"The students handled themselves very professionally. They were prepared and very organized with clear objectives in mind. The group asked many questions for an... more"
- Source: Hoang Cao, CFO, Therm Incorporated, 02/28/2025
Contact Center
| Center Director | Dr. Jackie Anderson |
| jsande03@syr.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (315) 443-1523 |
| Fax # | 1 (315) 443-9098 |
| Mailing Address |
244 Link Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 |
Syracuse University has trained 139 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Syracuse University since
2003, when student name tracking began.
The 70 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 70 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.