ITAC Center of the Year: 2012
The University of Delaware Industrial Assessment Center (DL-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
261 | Assessments |
2,157 | Recommendations |
2.97 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
$47.84 | million Cost Savings* |
124 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:


Related Papers & Publications
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency, ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES-FuelCell 2014-6386, 2014
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Optimized Optical Structures for Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System,, American Solar Energy Society Solar 2014, 2014
E. Gomez-Luna, G. Aponte, J. Pleite, C. Duarte, K. Goossen, Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Power Transformers based on Transient Signals Analysis using Wavelet Transform, 2013 International Conference on Power Systems Transients, 2013
Noteworthy Feedback
"We greatly appreciate the time you and your team spent at both of our facilities, it was a great experience, and I learned a lot!"
- Source: Eric Hutchinson, Purchasing Manager, Allan Myers, 2025-01-22
"You have an excellent group of students, and I appreciate their effort."
- Source: John Hillard, Corporate EHS Director, Lindsey Precast, 2025-02-05
"The savings you uncovered are significant and the entire process helped to show our staff how helpful a fresh perspective can be. Keep up the good work."
- Source: Paul Baker, President, Trap Rock Industries, 2024-12-17
Assessment - Case Studies
Papers & Publications
2014
2 Papers / Publications
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System to Tailor Building Solar Loads for Increased HVAC Efficiency, ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES-FuelCell 2014-6386 | University of Delaware ITAC
Wolfe, D. and Goossen, K.W., Optimized Optical Structures for Active Modulated Reflectance Roofing System,, American Solar Energy Society Solar 2014 | University of Delaware ITAC
2013
1 Papers / Publications
E. Gomez-Luna, G. Aponte, J. Pleite, C. Duarte, K. Goossen, Non-Intrusive Monitoring of Power Transformers based on Transient Signals Analysis using Wavelet Transform, 2013 International Conference on Power Systems Transients | University of Delaware ITAC
2012
1 Papers / Publications
Duarte, C.; Delmar, P. ; Goossen, K.W. ; Barner, K. ; Gomez-Luna, E., Non-intrusive load monitoring based on switching voltage transients and wavelet transforms,, Future of Instrumentation International Workshop (FIIW) | University of Delaware ITAC
2011
1 Papers / Publications
Goossen, K. and Wetzel, A, Application of Radiant Barriers to Reduce Heat Loss in Process Equipment, SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0322 | University of Delaware ITAC
Noteworthy Feedback
"We greatly appreciate the time you and your team spent at both of our facilities, it was a great experience, and I learned a lot!"
- Source: Eric Hutchinson, Purchasing Manager, Allan Myers, 2025-01-22
"The savings you uncovered are significant and the entire process helped to show our staff how helpful a fresh perspective can be. Keep up the good work."
- Source: Paul Baker, President, Trap Rock Industries, 2024-12-17
"Thank you and your team for coming out. We will review these recommendations and plan improvements moving forward."
- Source: Matt Tucker, Plant Manager, Allied Precision, 2023-09-22
"Keith, I really appreciate your support and plant assessment. As I mentioned, I’ll be taking few days off this week, I’ll be responding emails on my return.... more"
- Source: Raul Saurez, Plant Manager, Liberty Coca Cola, 2023-08-13
"Great findings Keith! My favorite was using the RO reject stream for cooling tower make up water. Big financial savings and over 3 million gallons of water... more"
- Source: Brandi Collignon, Environmental Affairs Sr Manager, Coca Cola, 2023-01-17
"I did want to let you know how appreciative we are for your work on our behalf. As you might expect our energy usage is significant and any savings we get from... more"
- Source: Bob Cohen, President, Acme Corrugated Box Co, Inc, 2023-01-08
"Ralph, I want to thank you and your team for coming on site and performing this assessment for us. The attached report is excellent, and we will be meeting... more"
- Source: Nick DiSalvo, 2022-10-26
"Good Morning , Thank you for this detailed report. We ate Eagle Group really appreciate the time and effort you have all put into this on our behalf. Had we... more"
- Source: Rick Murphy, Eagle Group, 2022-08-02
"Thank you so much for your efforts! We really enjoyed your visit a nd your recommendations."
- Source: Chesky Seitler, COO, Kosher Gardens LLC, 2021-02-15
"I can’t thank you, your students and the University of Delaware enough for performing the audits for the City of Rehoboth Beach!"
- Source: Vicky Hatton, Accounting Supervisor, City of Rehoboth Beach, 2020-12-23
Contact Center
Center Director | Keith Goossen |
goossen@udel.edu | |
Phone # | 1 (302) 831-0210 |
Fax # | 1 (302) 831-4316 |
Mailing Address |
University of Delaware 140 Evans Hall Newark, DE 19716 |
Other | Allison Lutz |
Other | Priscila Barbosa |
Assistant Director | Ralph Nigro |
Other | Robert Schmidt |
University of Delaware has trained 124 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Delaware since
2007.
The 56 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 56 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Adam Bourjal |
Aditya Utturkar |
Adrian Wetzel |
Alex Kuchuk |
Ali Mousavi |
Allyce Ramadan |
Andrew Rackie |
Anna Ferrara |
Ben Ross |
Benjamin Shopp |
Bradley Hoffmann |
Brandon Maravilla Garcia |
Brandon Tacconelli |
Brian Chlan |
Brice Carlson |
Bruce Hu |
Bryan Haney |
Byron Lambrou |
Cesar Duarte |
Chase Lawrence |
Chelsi Campbell |
Christian Guckenberger |
Christine Longhitano |
Christopher Brehm |
Christopher Calandra |
Colin Manasse |
Cory Budischak |
Courtney Griffin |
Dan Kasper |
Daniel Wolfe |
David Graham |
David McAndrews |
David Mroz |
Douglas Devoto |
Elizabeth Alban |
Emmanuel Dessallien |
Erika vant Veld |
Ernest Koepf |
Eva Grise |
Fan Wang |
Felipe Quintero |
Gabriel Bisio |
Galvin Stuart |
Gayathre Krishnan |
Gordon Schweitzer |
Grace Li |
Gretchen Rodammer |
Guy Kramer |
Jacob Goldblatt |
Jacob Piretti |
Jacqueline Johnson |
James Craig |
James Schneider |
Jason Clausing |
Joe Camp |
John Grayo |
Jose Cardozo |
Josh Dubey |
Joshua Hyman |
Judy Van Rooyen |
Julia Hirs |
Junli Li |
Justino DeAngelis |
Keith Gallagher |
Kimberly Lewis |
Kristen Pickelsimer |
Kristina Kowal |
Latha Natraj |
Lemir Teron |
Liam Kelley |
Lincoln Pritt |
Luke Hutchinson |
Marcel Okoli |
Marisa Myrick |
Mark Griesinger |
Matthew Marino |
Matthew Vilaboy |
Matthew Ward |
Matthew Webber |
Mayank Saraswat |
Megan Murray |
Mehul Garg |
Micah Uzuh |
Michael Dee |
Muhammad Kamil Qaddus |
Nathan Coleman |
Nevin Schlabach |
Nick Goossen |
Nicole Suto |
Nnamnor Okafor |
Noah Durbin |
Noah Morrison |
Pallavi Mathur |
Parag Nathaney |
Paul Del Mar |
Paul Gordon |
Paul LaShier |
Paul Zaloga Jr |
Peleg Kremer |
Priscila Barbosa |