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.
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
Noteworthy Feedback
"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
Assessment - Case Studies
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
Noteworthy Feedback
"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 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 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 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. 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. 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 |
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.
The 55 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
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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 |