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.
| 118 | Assessments |
| 961 | Recommendations |
| 0.41 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $7.27 | million Cost Savings* |
| 88 | 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
Luyao Yuan, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, Economic and Environmental Benefits of Solar Photovoltaics for Commercial and Industrial Buildings in Michigan, 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Montreal, QC, Canada | doi:10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132866, 2025
Andreana Roxas, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, Perception of Non-Energy Impacts for Industrial Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers in the Midwest, Science and Technology for the Built Environment | doi:10.1080/23744731.2025.2538371, 2025
Behlul Kula, USE OF IMMERSIVE AND NON-IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND SENSORS TO IMPROVE BUILDING ENERGY AUDITS AND ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, Dissertation - MSU Libraries Digital Repository | doi:10.25335/k4zq-5d91, 2025
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, 04/03/2024
"We were pleased with the work that was done by your team and plan on implementing most of the recommendations you provided to us. I believe that this type of... more"
- Source: Kris Wisniewski, Finance Chair and Green Team, Edgewood United Church of Christ, 09/09/2025
"It is a great program offered by MSU. It’s wonderful that the students get real world experience while offering a service to the community at no cost to... more"
- Source: 09/09/2025
Papers & Publications
2025
5 Papers / Publications
Luyao Yuan, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, Economic and Environmental Benefits of Solar Photovoltaics for Commercial and Industrial Buildings in Michigan, 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Montreal, QC, Canada | doi:10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132866 | Michigan State University ITAC
Andreana Roxas, Kristen Cetin, Annick Anctil, Perception of Non-Energy Impacts for Industrial Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers in the Midwest, Science and Technology for the Built Environment | doi:10.1080/23744731.2025.2538371 | Michigan State University ITAC
Behlul Kula, USE OF IMMERSIVE AND NON-IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND SENSORS TO IMPROVE BUILDING ENERGY AUDITS AND ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, Dissertation - MSU Libraries Digital Repository | doi:10.25335/k4zq-5d91 | Michigan State University ITAC
Yusuf Basmaci, ESTIMATING AIR INFILTRATION RATES THROUGH LARGE OPENINGS FOR IMPROVED BUILDING ENERGY USE IMPACTS EVALUATION, Thesis - MSU Libraries Digital Repository | doi:10.25335/e5hh-3r30 | Michigan State University ITAC
Emma Benedek, EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND OCCUPANCY ON CO2 INDOOR CONCENTRATIONS THROUGH PHYSICS-BASED MODELS, Thesis - MSU Libraries Digital Repository | doi:10.25335/krn0-dk94 | Michigan State University ITAC
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
"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, 07/09/2024
"Our assessment provided was extremely thorough. The on site meeting was the most beneficial I believe, as it made it possible to answer questions more easily,... more"
- Source: Brittany Rathbun, Village Clerk, The Village of Lawton, 06/23/2024
"Your visit two years ago helped us immensely. We transferred many of the recommendations across our other facilities and saw a massive reduction in energy... more"
- Source: 06/04/2025
"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... more"
- Source: Ryon J Maples, Building Engineer, GESU Church and School, 05/31/2024
"The B & P Team greatly appreciated the IAC energy assessment. We would have liked a little more knowledge of solar systems to accurately decide if we should... more"
- Source: Marty Williams, Administrative coordinator, B&P Manufacturing, 05/13/2024
"Overall, we had a very positive experience with the assessment process. It was useful to have a third-party perspective in providing opportunities for... more"
- Source: 04/19/2024
"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... more"
- Source: 04/08/2025
"The team was very thorough, knowledgeable, timely, helpful, and polite."
- Source: LeRoy Harvey, Meridian Township, 03/28/2024
"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... more"
- Source: Sustainability Coordinator, 03/08/2023
"Thanks again to you and your team. We checked all the doors throughout the Facility and replaced the sweeps and weathstrips on several main doors and... more"
- Source: John, 01/08/2023
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 | Rawisha Serasinghe |
| Other | Robert Handler |
| Assistant Director | Ryan Gallagher |
| Other | Susan Masten |
Michigan State University has trained 88 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Michigan State University since
2022.
The 43 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 43 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 |
| Alyvia Lori |
| 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 Johnson |
| 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 |