Oklahoma State University
Director: Dr. Hitesh D. Vora
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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: 2004

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

OK-ITAC Activity Map
1,131 Assessments
7,880 Recommendations
10.44 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$138.24 million Cost Savings*
266 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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Recent Case Studies

Related Papers & Publications
Kritika Bhandari, Abinash Gupta, Hitesh Vora, Decarbonization for a Sustainable Energy Future, Int. Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning - Journal of the Association of Energy Engineers, Volume 6, Issue 6. Page 21, 2024., 2024
Diwas Subedi, Hitesh Vora, A Brief Review: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Technology and Applicability, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Volume 4, Issue Number 5, Page 12, Oct 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line), 2022
Hemal Keerthipati Sumanth; Hitesh Vora, Brief Review on The Role of Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) for Energy Savings, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal),, Volume 4, Issue Number 5, Page 26, Oct 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line), 2022

Noteworthy Feedback
"As Facilities/EHS Manager for AMETEK’s PDS Division and also representing as our Sustainability Council Lead, I was able to lean on your Industrial... more"
- Source: Timothy M. O`Connor, C.E.P., Facilities/EHS Manager, Ametek PDS, 2025-01-31
"Dr. Hitesh Vora and his IAC team of students were great to work with and they were all very professional and thorough. As a result of their assessment,... more"
- Source: Trent Marlett, Energy Manager - Utility Authority, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, 2024-08-27
"I would like to express my appreciation to Dr Hitesh Vora, Dr Michael McCombs and the entire team at OSU IAC. They have been extremely helpful to us as we... more"
- Source: Alan Vance, Chief Executive Officer, Broce Manufacturing, 2023-02-20
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Assessment - Case Studies

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Energy Savings for Brick Manufacturers

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Increasing Worker Safety and Savings Through Baking Oven Re-insulation

Assessment Center saves company $60,000

Automotive Door Seal Maker Implements IAC Recommendations


Papers & Publications

2024

1 Papers / Publications

Kritika Bhandari, Abinash Gupta, Hitesh Vora, Decarbonization for a Sustainable Energy Future, Int. Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning - Journal of the Association of Energy Engineers, Volume 6, Issue 6. Page 21, 2024. | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2022

6 Papers / Publications

Pragya Niraula, Prayash Bhattarai, Michael L. McCombs, Hitesh Vora, A Brief Review on the Variable Frequency Drives with the Perceptive of Energy Savings, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Volume 4, Number 4, Page 11, Aug 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Shahu Chunade, Adwait Chabukswar, Prayash Bhattarai, Michael McCombs, Hitesh Vora, A comprehensive review - Development of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology and Energy efficiency recommendations, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Number 4, Aug 10, Page 31, Aug 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Chaitali Borse, Prayash Bhattarai, Jason Throckmorton, Michael McCombs, Hitesh Vora, The Drivers of Green Supply Chain Management with the Perspective of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal),, Volume 4, Number 4, Page 49, Aug 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Adwait Chabukswar, Hitesh Vora, A Review of the Effects of Lubrication on Machine Energy Efficiency, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal),, Volume 4, Number 4, Page 67, Aug 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Hemal Keerthipati Sumanth; Hitesh Vora, Brief Review on The Role of Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) for Energy Savings, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal),, Volume 4, Issue Number 5, Page 26, Oct 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Diwas Subedi, Hitesh Vora, A Brief Review: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Technology and Applicability, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Volume 4, Issue Number 5, Page 12, Oct 10, 2022 | doi:ISSN: 2643-6779 (print), ISSN: 2643-6787 (on-line) | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2021

1 Papers / Publications

Throckmorton, Jason; Vora, Hitesh, A Theoretical Framework for a Fired Equipment Energy Economics & Emissions Management System, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning, 2021. Vol. 4, Issue No. 2., May | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2020

2 Papers / Publications

Hitesh D. Vora, Pragya Niraula, Amrit Chugani, Nilesh Baraskar, Anusha Saraf, and Michael L McCombs, The Relationship of Energy Audits from the OSU Industrial Assessment Center to the Land-Grant Mission of the University, 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. June 21-24, 2020., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Abhimanyu Sah, Devarshi Tharwala, Pragya Niraula, Komal Soni, Michael McCombs, Hitesh D. Vora, Prominent factors affecting implementation rate of energy efficiency recommendations in manufacturing industries in USA, International Journal of Energy Management Vol 2, No 3 | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2018

1 Papers / Publications

McCombs, Michael Lee, Industrial Energy Audit Reports: A Heuristic for Improved Efficacy, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2018. 10815481, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078 | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2017

1 Papers / Publications

2012

2 Papers / Publications

Julio C. Vicencio-Ortiz & William J. Kolarik, The Assessment of the Impacts of Improvement Projects in the Interrelated Processes: A Cross-Case Study, Quality Management Journal, Volume 19, Issue 3, ASQ, Taylor & Francis, November | doi:10.1080/10686967.2012.11918072 | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Eric A. Woodroof , Wayne C. Turner , Warren Heffington, Barney Capehart , Energy Conservation Also Yields: Capital, Operations, Recognition, and Environmental Benefits, Energy Engineering, July | doi:10.1080/01998595.2012.10531820 | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2007

2 Papers / Publications

William J. Kolarik, Industrial Assessment Center Program, Technical Report, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, February | doi:10.2172/899885 | Oklahoma State University ITAC

2006

4 Papers / Publications

Robert Scott Frazier, An Exergy Diagnostic Methodology for Energy Management in Manufacturing, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, December | doi:https://hdl.handle.net/11244/7767 | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Haiyan Zhao , William Kolarik , Wayne Turner & Kenneth Case, A Win-Win Strategy to Energy Financing Challenges - Performance Contracts, Energy Engineering Journal , Volume 103, 2006 - Issue 4, Published online: 22 Jul 2009 | doi:10.1080/01998590609509472 | Oklahoma State University ITAC
Wisit Kumphai, Energy Index Decomposition Methodology at the Plant Level, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078 | Oklahoma State University ITAC

Noteworthy Feedback

"As Facilities/EHS Manager for AMETEK’s PDS Division and also representing as our Sustainability Council Lead, I was able to lean on your Industrial... more"
- Source: Timothy M. O`Connor, C.E.P., Facilities/EHS Manager, Ametek PDS, 2025-01-31
"Dr. Hitesh Vora and his IAC team of students were great to work with and they were all very professional and thorough. As a result of their assessment,... more"
- Source: Trent Marlett, Energy Manager - Utility Authority, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, 2024-08-27
"I would like to express my appreciation to Dr Hitesh Vora, Dr Michael McCombs and the entire team at OSU IAC. They have been extremely helpful to us as we... more"
- Source: Alan Vance, Chief Executive Officer, Broce Manufacturing, 2023-02-20
"My name is Lewis Chambers and I am the EHS Manager at Georg Fischer Central Plastics. Our corporate office does implement Sustainability Goals and Objectives... more"
- Source: Lewis Chambers, EHS Manager, Georg Fischer Central Plastics, 2022-04-04
"The individuals involved in this program are very professional and helpful. They are willing to take the time to explain the process and put it in terms... more"
- Source: Kevin Manley, Director of EHS and Compliance, MTM Recognition, 2022-03-21
"The OSU IAC program is a valuable resource for small manufacturers such as ourselves with limited resources. The team was able to identify areas that we often... more"
- Source: Travis Schifferns, Plant Manager, Franklin Electric, 2020-05-05
"MAX extends a big thank you to the team for an outstanding job on the energy evaluation conducted last fall at MAX Aerostructures. The comprehensive report... more"
- Source: Jarrod Young, Director of Quality Assurance, MAX Aerostructures, 2019-07-15
"Thank you for the team’s hard work and performing such a detailed audit. We look forward to reviewing the findings and implementing the recommendations. The... more"
- Source: Jeremy Adkins , EHS Manager, CRC-Evans Pipeline International, 2019-06-12
"I want to personally thank you and your team members who came down from OSU to audit our facility. The information you gathered over the three day period will... more"
- Source: Terry Langley, Facility Maintenance Manager, King Aerospace, 2019-03-18
"The OSU team, headed by Patrick Smith and working under the direction of Dr. William Kolarik, was absolutely outstanding. It was a sincere pleasure to... more"
- Source: Diana Adams, Owner, Central States Business Forms, 2015-11-19

Contact Center

Center Director Dr. Hitesh D. Vora
Email hitesh.vora@okstate.edu
Phone # 1 (405) 744-8710
Mailing Address 517 Engineering North
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Assistant Director Dr. Bayram Yildirim
Assistant Director Dr. Deepak Gupta
Assistant Director Dr. Michael McCombs
Other Kyle Robison

Oklahoma State University has trained 266 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Oklahoma State University since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 109 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aaron Douglas
Abdurrezzak Sener
Abhijeet A. Barve
Abhijeet Sadhu
Abhijit Patil
Abhimanyu Sah
Abhishek Mukherjee
Abhishek Pathak
Abinash Kumar Gupta
Aditya Purohit
Aditya Shete
Adnan
Adwait Chabukswar
Ahmad Bassaleh
Ahmet Akgun
Ajaykumar Aripirala
Ajit Kameshwara Rao
Akshaya Satpute
Alex Zhukov
Alexander Gaines
Alexander Priyawardhana
Alok Dand
Ameya A. Dixit
Amit Awate
Amol Birje
Amol Shenoy
Amrit Chugani
Ana Gonzalez
Andrew Austin
Andrew Bakewell
Aniket Padval
Antonio Valencia
Anusha Saraf
Aref Qazanfari
Arnold Ankrah
Arvind Srihari
Ashfaque A. Mohib
Ashkan Jaromi
Ashraf Hammouri
Austin Nefzger
Bayram Yildirim
Benjamin Farris
Bintou Bayo
Boshra Karimi
Brandon Brown
Brett Cowan
Brian Mathias
Brian Pavel
Brinkli M Abbitt
Brody Beavers
Burhani Razvi
Carol Jones
Caroline France
CD Nayak
Cem Diniz
Chaitali Borse
Chase Harding
Chelsea Wilson
Chiemezie Anthony Udemba
Chris Sallas
Claudia Escobar
Cooley, Emma Laureen
Craig Parsons
Cynthia Craig
Dan Clifford
Daniel Navaresse
Daniel Valencia
Daric Adair
Darin Nutter
David Everly
Deepak Gupta
Denay Hamm
Devarshi Tharwala
Diwas Subedi
Doug Hoersten
Dr. Hitesh D. Vora
Dr. Terry Collins
Dustin Neuenschwander
Ebru Barut
Elham Kookhahi
Eliseo Barreno
Evan Hawk
Farnaz Ghazi Nezami
Fei-Ting Chang
Fenil Desai
Fnu Abdullah
Ford Lewallen
Freddy Hutt
Garet Standridge
Gokcen Akgun
Griffin Chodak
Haiyan Zhao
Hariharasundram Srinivasan
Hayden Hilst
Hayden Unsell
Hemal Keerthipati Sumanth
Heramb Amonkar
Hessamedin Vali
Himavanth Sakshi
Hirbod Gazori