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.
263 | Assessments |
2,169 | Recommendations |
2.99 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
$48.20 | million Cost Savings* |
125 | 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
"Good morning Keith,
Leave the recommendation for the air compressor. Everything else looks good, can’t wait to start implementing."
- Source: Martin Holemo, Sr. Manager, Facilities & Maintenance, ILC, 2024-05-24
"Will do Keith, I haven’t had a chance to review thoroughly yet but I know that Chris has already been implementing suggestions from it. I do appreciate you... more"
- Source: Kyle Long, Corporate EHS Director, Rea Magnet Wire, 2023-11-13
"Thank you, Keith, and UD team! Agilent Appreciates! Very fast summarized results Keith! Impressive."
- Source: Kevin Flach, Plant Manager, Agilent, 2023-08-18
"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
"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
"Thank You for all of your time and expertise."
- Source: Randy Hartzell, Plant Controller, Graham Packaging, 2021-06-30
"We cant thank you enough for your time and commitment in conducting this assessment. There are some great opportunities in here that the team and I will work... more"
- Source: Pat Paya II, Plant Manager, Supply Chain, Liberty Coca-Cola, 2021-04-26
"Keith, on behalf of Thermoseal, I want to reiterate our gratitude to you and your team. We appreciate everyone's efforts to identify and quantify... more"
- Source: Dan Nichols, Director of Operations, Thermoseal, 2015-01-21
"Thank you very much for your energy assessment. This is valuable work all around; for us for the potential energy savings, and for the students for training... more"
- Source: Raymond Hunce, Research Associate, Lifoam Industries, 2014-10-02
"Thanks to you and your team for such a thorough audit. I’m very impressed with the process and expect that we will implement most if not all of the... more"
- Source: Ralph Wood, Interstate Connecting Components, 2014-08-01
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 125 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 |
Graham DuBosar |
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 |