Student Research Award Winner: 2022
The Michigan State University Industrial Assessment Center (MU-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
95 | Assessments |
754 | Recommendations |
0.36 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
$6.13 | million Cost Savings* |
86 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Michigan State University also coordinates activities with:
Henry Ford College
Michigan Technological University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:


Related Papers & Publications
Andreana Roxas, Aniruddha Naik, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, George Berhorn, Motivations, Barriers, and Opportunities to Support the Decarbonization of Industrial and Commercial Buildings, 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2024
Behlul Kula, Andreana Roxas, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, George Berghorn, Virtual Reality-Based Energy Assessment Process, 2024 Construction Research Congress, Des Moines, IA, 2024
Kula, B., A. Roxas, K. Cetin, G. Berghorn, and A. Anctil, Implementation of VR Technology for Energy Audit Training and Workforce Development, Journal of Management in Engineering | doi:10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-6169, 2024
Noteworthy Feedback
"I though the overall process was great and it was easy. I think the best thing that came out was looking at ways to manage our biosolids residuals since it is... more"
- Source: Greg Tatara, Genoa Oceloa, 2024-04-03
"The assessment was good, sophisticated equipment that I don’t have, and fresh sets of eyes, we were able to look at the building and test processes for... more"
- Source: 2024-05-06
"The assessment was amazing and the team was professional and very knowledgable about energy consumption and potential to reduce energy costs."
- Source: Timothy A. Brannan, President, Brandino Properties, 2024-07-09
Papers & Publications
2024
3 Papers / Publications
Andreana Roxas, Aniruddha Naik, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, George Berhorn, Motivations, Barriers, and Opportunities to Support the Decarbonization of Industrial and Commercial Buildings, 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference | Michigan State University ITAC
Behlul Kula, Andreana Roxas, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, George Berghorn, Virtual Reality-Based Energy Assessment Process, 2024 Construction Research Congress, Des Moines, IA | Michigan State University ITAC
Kula, B., A. Roxas, K. Cetin, G. Berghorn, and A. Anctil, Implementation of VR Technology for Energy Audit Training and Workforce Development, Journal of Management in Engineering | doi:10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-6169 | Michigan State University ITAC
2023
1 Papers / Publications
Behlul Kula, Andreana Roxas, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, George Berghorn, Developing and Evaluating a Virtual Training Process for Energy Audit Education, 2023 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Confernece, Baltimore, MD | Michigan State University ITAC
Noteworthy Feedback
"We found the assessment to be a good exercise to see what opportunities existing for savings or carbon reduction."
- Source: 2025-04-23
"We were happy with the process and working with the students and faculty who spent the day at our facility doing the assessment. The testing equipment that they brought with them (e.g. compressed air leak finder) was very helpful to quickly determine opportunities to make energy savings repairs. We appreciated the analysis work on the solar panel installation cost and ROI estimate."
"We were happy with the process and working with the students and faculty who spent the day at our facility doing the assessment. The testing equipment that they brought with them (e.g. compressed air leak finder) was very helpful to quickly determine opportunities to make energy savings repairs. We appreciated the analysis work on the solar panel installation cost and ROI estimate."
"We were happy with the process and working with the students and faculty who spent the day at our facility doing the assessment. The testing equipment that they brought with them (e.g. compressed air leak finder) was very helpful to quickly determine opportunities to make energy savings repairs. We appreciated the analysis work on the solar panel installation cost and ROI estimate."
"We were happy with the process and working with the students and faculty who spent the day at our facility doing the assessment. The testing equipment that they brought with them (e.g. compressed air leak finder) was very helpful to quickly determine opportunities to make energy savings repairs. We appreciated the analysis work on the solar panel installation cost and ROI estimate."
- Source: 2025-04-08
"The assessment was a smooth process. They were very thorough in finding the places we could save energy. This gave us some focus on the things we needed to do to reduce our energy usage. Putting some numbers to the process helped to implement the changes."
"The assessment was a smooth process. They were very thorough in finding the places we could save energy. This gave us some focus on the things we needed to do to reduce our energy usage. Putting some numbers to the process helped to implement the changes."
"The assessment was a smooth process. They were very thorough in finding the places we could save energy. This gave us some focus on the things we needed to do to reduce our energy usage. Putting some numbers to the process helped to implement the changes."
"The assessment was a smooth process. They were very thorough in finding the places we could save energy. This gave us some focus on the things we needed to do to reduce our energy usage. Putting some numbers to the process helped to implement the changes."
- Source: John Minthorn, Branch Manager, Behler-Young Company, 2024-06-05
"The team that came out to the building was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and competent. The continued support and suggestions have made this process possible. One thing not listed on here is we did contact and have DTE do a steam trap survey based on the team's recommendation."
"The team that came out to the building was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and competent. The continued support and suggestions have made this process possible. One thing not listed on here is we did contact and have DTE do a steam trap survey based on the team's recommendation."
"The team that came out to the building was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and competent. The continued support and suggestions have made this process possible. One thing not listed on here is we did contact and have DTE do a steam trap survey based on the team's recommendation."
"The team that came out to the building was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and competent. The continued support and suggestions have made this process possible. One thing not listed on here is we did contact and have DTE do a steam trap survey based on the team's recommendation."
- Source: Ryon J Maples, Building Engineer, GESU Church and School, 2024-05-31
"I think the assessment went very well. Students were very engaged and developed valid and demonstrable energy efficiency recommendations."
- Source: Nicholas Paseiro, IEMP Coordinator - CEM, Henry Ford College, 2024-05-14
"Overall, we had a very positive experience with the assessment process. It was useful to have a third-party perspective in providing opportunities for improvement. This has led us to implement projects including submitting a grant to EGLE."
"Overall, we had a very positive experience with the assessment process. It was useful to have a third-party perspective in providing opportunities for improvement. This has led us to implement projects including submitting a grant to EGLE."
"Overall, we had a very positive experience with the assessment process. It was useful to have a third-party perspective in providing opportunities for improvement. This has led us to implement projects including submitting a grant to EGLE."
"Overall, we had a very positive experience with the assessment process. It was useful to have a third-party perspective in providing opportunities for improvement. This has led us to implement projects including submitting a grant to EGLE."
- Source: 2024-04-19
"The team was very thorough, knowledgeable, timely, helpful, and polite."
- Source: LeRoy Harvey, Meridian Township, 2024-03-28
"The assessment team exhibited professionalism and creative thinking in their review of our coffee manufacturing/roasting facility. As backdrop, Paramount's facility is a combination of old buildings located in downtown Lansing, MI. Due to their age, the buildings were not designed or constructed with any thought given to energy conservation or efficiency. MSU's team provided multiple projects for implementation that conserve costs and reduce environmental impact. Many of the projects we can implement with our own resources. We have also obtained federal grants for two of the projects that will hopefully be implemented by local third party contractors. Overall, we were very pleased with the work done by MSU and the outcomes. We continue to work with members of the IAC to help individual projects. ""
"The assessment team exhibited professionalism and creative thinking in their review of our coffee manufacturing/roasting facility. As backdrop, Paramount's facility is a combination of old buildings located in downtown Lansing, MI. Due to their age, the buildings were not designed or constructed with any thought given to energy conservation or efficiency. MSU's team provided multiple projects for implementation that conserve costs and reduce environmental impact. Many of the projects we can implement with our own resources. We have also obtained federal grants for two of the projects that will hopefully be implemented by local third party contractors. Overall, we were very pleased with the work done by MSU and the outcomes. We continue to work with members of the IAC to help individual projects. ""
"The assessment team exhibited professionalism and creative thinking in their review of our coffee manufacturing/roasting facility. As backdrop, Paramount's facility is a combination of old buildings located in downtown Lansing, MI. Due to their age, the buildings were not designed or constructed with any thought given to energy conservation or efficiency. MSU's team provided multiple projects for implementation that conserve costs and reduce environmental impact. Many of the projects we can implement with our own resources. We have also obtained federal grants for two of the projects that will hopefully be implemented by local third party contractors. Overall, we were very pleased with the work done by MSU and the outcomes. We continue to work with members of the IAC to help individual projects. ""
"The assessment team exhibited professionalism and creative thinking in their review of our coffee manufacturing/roasting facility. As backdrop, Paramount's facility is a combination of old buildings located in downtown Lansing, MI. Due to their age, the buildings were not designed or constructed with any thought given to energy conservation or efficiency. MSU's team provided multiple projects for implementation that conserve costs and reduce environmental impact. Many of the projects we can implement with our own resources. We have also obtained federal grants for two of the projects that will hopefully be implemented by local third party contractors. Overall, we were very pleased with the work done by MSU and the outcomes. We continue to work with members of the IAC to help individual projects. ""
- Source: Steven Weyhing, Paramount Coffee, 2024-03-28
"Thank you to your amazing team to help us determine areas we can make improvements. The whole experience was very beneficial to our company. We will be implementing a lot of your recommendations to save us energy and money."
"Thank you to your amazing team to help us determine areas we can make improvements. The whole experience was very beneficial to our company. We will be implementing a lot of your recommendations to save us energy and money."
"Thank you to your amazing team to help us determine areas we can make improvements. The whole experience was very beneficial to our company. We will be implementing a lot of your recommendations to save us energy and money."
"Thank you to your amazing team to help us determine areas we can make improvements. The whole experience was very beneficial to our company. We will be implementing a lot of your recommendations to save us energy and money."
- Source: Facility Manager, 2023-04-18
"The MSU team was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with pushing some projects along. Their data was used in other areas of the plant as well, mainly with a renewable energy installation we are considering for on-site installation. I couldn’t be more happy with their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Job well done!!"
"The MSU team was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with pushing some projects along. Their data was used in other areas of the plant as well, mainly with a renewable energy installation we are considering for on-site installation. I couldn’t be more happy with their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Job well done!!"
"The MSU team was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with pushing some projects along. Their data was used in other areas of the plant as well, mainly with a renewable energy installation we are considering for on-site installation. I couldn’t be more happy with their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Job well done!!"
"The MSU team was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with pushing some projects along. Their data was used in other areas of the plant as well, mainly with a renewable energy installation we are considering for on-site installation. I couldn’t be more happy with their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Job well done!!"
- Source: Sustainability Coordinator, 2023-03-08
Contact Center
Center Director | Kristen Cetin |
cetinkri@msu.edu | |
Phone # | 1 (517) 355-5107 |
Mailing Address |
428 S. Shaw Lane, Room 3546 East Lansing, MI 48824 |
Assistant Director | Annick Anctil |
Other | Debrudra Mitra |
Assistant Director | George Berghorn |
Other | Jacob VanBoxel |
Other | Nicholas Paseiro |
Other | Robert Handler |
Assistant Director | Ryan Gallagher |
Other | Susan Masten |
Michigan State University has trained 86 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Michigan State University since
2022.
The 26 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 26 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aanchal Gupta |
Abbey Schwartz |
Abigale Elliott |
Ahmad Hajkadour |
Aleah Schmottlach |
Alex Morley |
Andreana Roxas |
Andrew Compton |
Aniruddha Naik |
Anya Morrison |
Behlul Kula |
Benjamin Bacon |
Benjamin R Toaz |
Brenden Watson |
Cade Person |
Caden VanderBerg |
Casey Maxwell |
Charles Wesley Reid |
Chris Conkling |
Clarke Weiland |
Daniela Ojeda |
Drew Barnes |
Ellen Mayes |
Emily Kawka |
Emily Schoepke |
Emma Benedek |
Emma Claspell |
Eric Moore |
Ghassan Aldalali |
Giovanny Perez-Cruz |
Hadi Jaber |
Huzaifah Nadeem |
Isaiah Francis |
Jackson Frendo |
Jaewon Han |
Jenna Vernier |
John Bishop |
John Henry |
John Keiser |
Josette Rose Suarez |
Joshua Gleason |
Josie Caldwell |
Julianna Thompson |
Karim Garifullin |
Katherine Miller |
Katie Tonielli |
Kelly Dunn |
Kendall Kuderik |
Kevin Sachs |
Kristen Vance |
Letizia Laura |
Libby Umlor |
Logan Wells |
Luyao Yuan |
Mallika Kothari |
Maria Milan |
Marin Leboucher |
Massara Khalid |
Michael Burns |
Mohsen Hussain |
Muath Muqbel |
Nain Elicea |
Nathan Edmonds |
Nicole Johnson |
Nicole West |
Noah Luckwald |
Noureldin Darrag |
Nowreen Kabir |
Quinn Raleigh |
Raymond Buenzli |
Roshini Ram |
Rowan Thomas |
Saksham Subedi |
Sarah Anderson |
Sarah Scott |
Sean Fleming |
Tiera Valentine-Kelly |
Timothy Sysol |
Tito Evans |
Tony Nguyen |
Topher Taylor |
Tye Alfrey |
Victoria Redruello |
Waase Landgren |
Yusuf Basmaci |
Zachary Franz |