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Director: Dr. Ahmad Ganji
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Up to $300k at 50% cost share for qualifying* projects.
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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.

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

SF-ITAC Activity Map
627 Assessments
5,234 Recommendations
6.09 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$105.59 million Cost Savings*
121 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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Recent Case Studies

Related Papers & Publications
Wu, Y. Y., Chow, S. A. and Ganji, A. R., Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Wineries for Retrofit and New Construction Projects,, Proceedings of the Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21-24, 2013, 2013
Trueblood, A. J., Wu, Y. Y. and Ganji, A. R., Potential for Energy, Peak Demand, and Water Savings in California Tomato Processing Facilities,, Proceedings of the Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21-24, 2013, 2013
Ganji, A. R., Development of Energy Efficiency Programs, Implementation Process and Results - the Example of California,, 2nd International Conference on Energy Conversion and Conservation (CICME'10), Hammamet, Tunisia, April 22-25, 2010, 2010

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"Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work... more"
- Source: Ryan Batjiaka, Resource Recovery, Wastewater Enterprise, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, 2024-06-20
"Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather... more"
- Source: Anne Hogan, Plant Manager, Santa Cruz WWTP, 2023-10-24
"Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the... more"
- Source: Wynn Ray, Quality Manager, UHV Sputtering, 2021-11-18
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Papers & Publications

2013

2 Papers / Publications

Wu, Y. Y., Chow, S. A. and Ganji, A. R., Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Wineries for Retrofit and New Construction Projects,, Proceedings of the Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21-24, 2013 | San Francisco State University ITAC
Trueblood, A. J., Wu, Y. Y. and Ganji, A. R., Potential for Energy, Peak Demand, and Water Savings in California Tomato Processing Facilities,, Proceedings of the Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21-24, 2013 | San Francisco State University ITAC

2010

1 Papers / Publications

Ganji, A. R., Development of Energy Efficiency Programs, Implementation Process and Results - the Example of California,, 2nd International Conference on Energy Conversion and Conservation (CICME'10), Hammamet, Tunisia, April 22-25, 2010 | San Francisco State University ITAC

2005

2 Papers / Publications

Hackett, B. W., Ganji, A. R. and Chow, S. A., Energy Conservation Opportunities in Fresh Fruit and Processing/Cold Storage Facilities,, Proceedings of the 2005 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, West Point, NY, July 19-22, 2005 | San Francisco State University ITAC
Chow, S. A., Ganji, A. R. and Hackett, B. W., Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Demand Response in Paperboard Manufacturing Facilities,, Proceedings of the Industrial Energy Technology Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 11-12, 2005 | San Francisco State University ITAC

2002

1 Papers / Publications

Ganji, A. R, Energy Audit – An Effective Method for Promotion of Energy Efficiency,, Paper presented at the Training Workshop on Renewable Energy Technologies for a Clean Sustainable Development, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 37316 | San Francisco State University ITAC

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"Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work... more"
"Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work that you are doing." "Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work that you are doing." "Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work that you are doing." "Thank you for this impressive and detailed report. We really appreciate how thorough you were…we will share this widely. Thank you for this important work that you are doing."
- Source: Ryan Batjiaka, Resource Recovery, Wastewater Enterprise, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, 2024-06-20
"Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather... more"
"Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather all the data they needed. They did a great job understanding and documenting plant process equipment. We were impressed with the IAC team. We are bringing the report and recommendations into our work to develop a basis of design report for a new electrical distribution system at the WWTF. This project is preceded by detailed condition assessments of the facility electrical infrastructure that clearly show much of it is approaching end of service life. It is planned to be a major Capital Improvement Project." "Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather all the data they needed. They did a great job understanding and documenting plant process equipment. We were impressed with the IAC team. We are bringing the report and recommendations into our work to develop a basis of design report for a new electrical distribution system at the WWTF. This project is preceded by detailed condition assessments of the facility electrical infrastructure that clearly show much of it is approaching end of service life. It is planned to be a major Capital Improvement Project." "Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather all the data they needed. They did a great job understanding and documenting plant process equipment. We were impressed with the IAC team. We are bringing the report and recommendations into our work to develop a basis of design report for a new electrical distribution system at the WWTF. This project is preceded by detailed condition assessments of the facility electrical infrastructure that clearly show much of it is approaching end of service life. It is planned to be a major Capital Improvement Project." "Having the IAC team at the plant was an excellent experience enjoyed by WWTF staff. Team was prepared and focused and had all the tools they needed to gather all the data they needed. They did a great job understanding and documenting plant process equipment. We were impressed with the IAC team. We are bringing the report and recommendations into our work to develop a basis of design report for a new electrical distribution system at the WWTF. This project is preceded by detailed condition assessments of the facility electrical infrastructure that clearly show much of it is approaching end of service life. It is planned to be a major Capital Improvement Project."
- Source: Anne Hogan, Plant Manager, Santa Cruz WWTP, 2023-10-24
"Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the... more"
"Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the solar panels are not a viable solution at this time, we can cut energy costs with other lower cost approaches as well, until we can get solar panels. I know this is a government subsidized program, and if you ever need a client recommendation this is the second company I have had assessed by SFSU so I am a repeat user and a big fan!" "Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the solar panels are not a viable solution at this time, we can cut energy costs with other lower cost approaches as well, until we can get solar panels. I know this is a government subsidized program, and if you ever need a client recommendation this is the second company I have had assessed by SFSU so I am a repeat user and a big fan!" "Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the solar panels are not a viable solution at this time, we can cut energy costs with other lower cost approaches as well, until we can get solar panels. I know this is a government subsidized program, and if you ever need a client recommendation this is the second company I have had assessed by SFSU so I am a repeat user and a big fan!" "Thank you so much, this helps my evaluation, I appreciate the extra effort this took. We have acted on some of your team's suggestions already. And even if the solar panels are not a viable solution at this time, we can cut energy costs with other lower cost approaches as well, until we can get solar panels. I know this is a government subsidized program, and if you ever need a client recommendation this is the second company I have had assessed by SFSU so I am a repeat user and a big fan!"
- Source: Wynn Ray, Quality Manager, UHV Sputtering, 2021-11-18
"Mr. Paul Shattuck commented that our audit "had solved a major production issue. He particularly appreciated the simplicity of the proposed measure, as well... more"
"Mr. Paul Shattuck commented that our audit "had solved a major production issue. He particularly appreciated the simplicity of the proposed measure, as well as its low cost and effectiveness."" "Mr. Paul Shattuck commented that our audit "had solved a major production issue. He particularly appreciated the simplicity of the proposed measure, as well as its low cost and effectiveness."" "Mr. Paul Shattuck commented that our audit "had solved a major production issue. He particularly appreciated the simplicity of the proposed measure, as well as its low cost and effectiveness."" "Mr. Paul Shattuck commented that our audit "had solved a major production issue. He particularly appreciated the simplicity of the proposed measure, as well as its low cost and effectiveness.""
- Source: Mr. Paul Shattuck, President, 2016-09-15
"Mr. Gonzales commented "I still find myself reading your report and learning something new every single time. There is so much knowledge in that report. ... more"
"Mr. Gonzales commented "I still find myself reading your report and learning something new every single time. There is so much knowledge in that report. I hope other companies take their productions to that next level of conservation. "" "Mr. Gonzales commented "I still find myself reading your report and learning something new every single time. There is so much knowledge in that report. I hope other companies take their productions to that next level of conservation. "" "Mr. Gonzales commented "I still find myself reading your report and learning something new every single time. There is so much knowledge in that report. I hope other companies take their productions to that next level of conservation. "" "Mr. Gonzales commented "I still find myself reading your report and learning something new every single time. There is so much knowledge in that report. I hope other companies take their productions to that next level of conservation. ""
- Source: Jose Gonzales, Maintenance Manager, 2016-09-02
"Mr. Carl Morris commented: "Thank you for this report. I have reviewed it briefly and it appears to be excellent – well researched, supported and documented.... more"
"Mr. Carl Morris commented: "Thank you for this report. I have reviewed it briefly and it appears to be excellent – well researched, supported and documented. We will be studying all of the recommendations carefully and implementing them as appropriate as quickly as possible."" "Mr. Carl Morris commented: "Thank you for this report. I have reviewed it briefly and it appears to be excellent – well researched, supported and documented. We will be studying all of the recommendations carefully and implementing them as appropriate as quickly as possible."" "Mr. Carl Morris commented: "Thank you for this report. I have reviewed it briefly and it appears to be excellent – well researched, supported and documented. We will be studying all of the recommendations carefully and implementing them as appropriate as quickly as possible."" "Mr. Carl Morris commented: "Thank you for this report. I have reviewed it briefly and it appears to be excellent – well researched, supported and documented. We will be studying all of the recommendations carefully and implementing them as appropriate as quickly as possible.""
- Source: Carl Morris, CFO, Goldriver Orchards, 0019-09-05

Contact Center

Center Director Dr. Ahmad Ganji
Email iac@sfsu.edu
Phone # 1 (415) 338-6218
Fax # 1 (415) 338-3086
Mailing Address 1600 Holloway Avenue
School of Engineering; Science-205
San Francisco, CA 94132
Assistant Director Dr. Alanna Cooney

San Francisco State University has trained 121 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with San Francisco State University since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 55 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Abigail Duerr
Adam Fernadez
Adam Millman
Adam Selvin
Adam Warpinski
Ahmed Hassani
Alex Trueblood
Amelia Bowlin
Amit Kanungo
Ankita Goel
Anthony Wheeler
Antonio Aliberti
Aren Hofland
Ariel Smith
Arshdeep Khaira
Aruna Amaranayake Pothumullekankanamge
Austin Chin
Birajan Bhandari
Bitul Sinha
Bjorn Fox
Blake Boyer
Chabeli Huang
Chi Iao
Chris Lim
Christopher Hansen
Cory Slaughter
Crystal Vines
Curtis Lee
Cyrus Lam
Dahlen Lakin
Daniel Lake
David Bondar
David Kang
Delia Cordero-Caballero
Divesh Joshi
Diya Prajapati
Emiliya Vitkovskaya
Ethan Clifford
Gerson Benavides
Gio Morente
Grace Combs
Guillermo Rodriguez
Haitham Alzerma
Harpreet
Israel De la Cruz
Ivan Zhao
Jaeden Monsada
Jake Cleaveland
Jamal Alnagem
James Gringras
Joe Murphy
Johnny Mazraani
Jordan Hester
Jordan Peterson
Joshua Mehlman
Kar Ying Thomas Chan
Kavin Xavier
Keijona Gordon
Kevin Ng
Khim Chea
Kia Davidson
kumlachew Wolde
Lana Agot
Lawrence Nti
Liang Wang
Linh Do
Lisseth Villareal
Mahsa Babaei
Mario Vital
Mark Ritchie
Matthew Suidan
Melissa Abed
Meredith Woy
Michael Diep
Michael Green
Michael Wheaton
Milan Dholakiya
Miles Phillips
Mohamad Alajtal
Mohammad Mahdi Ganji Tanha
Mohammad Mehdi Ganji Tanha
mohammah mahdi ganji tanha
Nathaniel Lara
Nima Sepehr
Osama Hasan
Owen Anastasio
Patrick Moore
Paul Ng
Philip Leduhovsky
Phion Chow
Puck Anantakunupakorn
Rachel Rybarczyk
Rachel Yee
Rahul Pusapati
Ramajana Hidic Demirovic
Rebeka Brady
Ricardo Sfeir
Rouguiata Diallo
Ryan Swanson
Sasha Spoor