University of Illinois, Chicago
Director: Lin Li
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University of Illinois, Chicago
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.
Student Research Award Winner: 2020, 2023

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

IC-ITAC Activity Map
315 Assessments
2,509 Recommendations
2.92 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$67.07 million Cost Savings*
176 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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University of Illinois, Chicago also coordinates activities with:
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Related Papers & Publications
Haefke, Clifford P., Pathways for Industrial Decarbonization: Strategies, Funding, and Technical Support Opportunities, Midwest Energy Policy Series: Renewables & Efficiency, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, August 20, 2024, 2024
Bangash, Faaran; Pibiri, Marcello; Hossein, Rashed; Alam, Muhammad Talha, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention - Overview of U.S. DOE and EPA Technical Assistance Services at UIC, 2024 Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Virtual Webinar, Chicago, Illinois, March 27, 2024, 2024
Haefke, Clifford P., Industrial Decarbonization and U.S. DOE Technical Assistance to Implement Decarbonization Strategies, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention In-Person Workshop @ Chicago City Hall, Chicago, Illinois, July 25, 2024, 2024


Papers & Publications

2024

4 Papers / Publications

Haefke, Clifford P., Empowering Energy-Intensive Facilities: Onsite Solutions for Decarbonization, 2024 Energy Efficiency & Technology Conference CenterPoint Energy, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, May 22, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Industrial Decarbonization and U.S. DOE Technical Assistance to Implement Decarbonization Strategies, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention In-Person Workshop @ Chicago City Hall, Chicago, Illinois, July 25, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Bangash, Faaran; Pibiri, Marcello; Hossein, Rashed; Alam, Muhammad Talha, Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention - Overview of U.S. DOE and EPA Technical Assistance Services at UIC, 2024 Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Virtual Webinar, Chicago, Illinois, March 27, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., Pathways for Industrial Decarbonization: Strategies, Funding, and Technical Support Opportunities, Midwest Energy Policy Series: Renewables & Efficiency, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, August 20, 2024 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2023

3 Papers / Publications

Haefke, Clifford P., Exploring Industrial Decarbonization, MI Healthy Climate Conference, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 2023 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Bangash, Faaran; Haefke, Clifford P.; Patel, Aditya; Sandoval, Lucia Valenzuela, Exploring Industrial Decarbonization and Overview of DOE Technical Assistance Services, Energy Resources Center Speaker Series, Virtual Webinar, March 23, 2023 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2022

6 Papers / Publications

Yun, L., & Li, L., Assessing the Impacts of Real-Time Price Prediction Quality on Demand Response Management for Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, Proceedings of the ASME 2022 17th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Dvorak, David; Haefke, Clifford P.; Miller, Graeme; Rooney, Kyle, Fundamentals of CHP Systems, U.S. DOE Better Plants Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Virtual In-Plant Training, Virtual Webinar, November 29, 2022 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2021

3 Papers / Publications

Han, M., Zhao, J., & Li, L., Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds From 4D Printing and Associated Control Strategies Towards Workplace Safety, Proceedings of the ASME 2021 16th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Haefke, Clifford P., CHP 101: Concepts, Technologies, Benefits and Opportunities, The National Summit on Combined Heat and Power, Washington D.C., September 13, 2021 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Garland, Patti; Haefke, Clifford P.; Kosanovic, Beka, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Basics for IAC Students, U.S. DOE Industrial Assessment Center Webinar Series, Virtual Webinar, February 11, 2021 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2020

2 Papers / Publications

Holland, M., Pibiri, M., Perez, B., Cacciatore, C., and Dongen, M.,, The Road to Energy Neutrality, American Made U.S. DOE Water Resource Recovery Prize, Washington, D.C., June 28, 2020 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC
Zhou, X., Zhao, J., Yun, L., Sun, Z., & Li, L., Demand Response for Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Considering Buffer Content Utilization, Proceedings of the ASME 2020 15th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2019

1 Papers / Publications

Dababneh, F., & Li, L., Integrated Electricity and Natural Gas Demand Response for Manufacturers in the Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 4164-4174, | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2018

2 Papers / Publications

Haefke, Clifford P., CHP and Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Resources for the Wastewater Market Sector, National Governors Association Minnesota Water-Energy Nexus In-State Retreat, Saint Paul, Minnesota, August 3, 2018 | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

2017

1 Papers / Publications

Dababneh, F, Shah, R, Sun, Z, & Li, L., Framework and Sensitivity Analysis of Joint Energy and Maintenance Planning Considering Production Throughput Requirements, Proceedings of the ASME 2017 12th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference collocated with the JSME/ASME 2017 6th International Conference on Materials and Processing. Volume 3: Manufacturing Equipment and Systems. | University of Illinois, Chicago ITAC

Contact Center

Center Director Lin Li
Email linli@uic.edu
Phone # 1 (312) 996-3045
Fax # 1 (312) 413-0447
Mailing Address 842 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Assistant Director Clifford Haefke
Other Faaran Bangash
Other Marcello Pibiri

University of Illinois, Chicago has trained 176 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Illinois, Chicago since 2017.
The 62 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aaron Hart
Abhinav Ramesh
Abigail Dyra
Aditya Patel
Aditya Patki
Adriana Garcia
Agata Chmiel
Agnieszka Szudy
Ahmad Peyvan
Akshay Patil
Allen Amir Ali
Alora Moore
Amaan Laheri
Andrea Nehrbass
Andrew Sheaffer
Andrey Gribovich
Angie Quiroga
Anna Nawara
Anna Poprawski
Anuj Ghildial
Anvesh Masa
Aravindh Murali
Ariel Marvin Nyamien
Arturo Hernandez
Arvind Vaitheeswaran
Atharva Parag Lele
Avelino DeVeyra
Ayush Chobe
Azadeh Haghighi
Beulah Orogun
Blaise Steele
Boden Kenneth Mueller
Bohan Ren
Borko Andric
Brennan Downes
Brian Clark
Brian Malone
Bridget Talbot
Carl Lowendorf
Cassandra Rosa
Charles Nganga
Chris Heckert
Christian Gonzalez
Clint Vericker
Damien Karpen
Dan Hollenbach
Dave Kulikowski
Dave Lichtenfeld
David Eslinger
David Garon
David Tith
Diego Velez
Dima Alfawakhiri
Douglas Bright
Dylan Mathews
Erik Peterson
Ezgi Takmaz
Faaran Bangash
Fadwa Dababneh
Fahad Salman Syed
Fakrogha Porbeni
Freddy Avila
Gaurav Vankedhe
Giuseppe Laudadio
Grace Junge
Hemang Limbachiya
Isaac Banes
Jaime Frausto
James Gilbert
Janhavi Datar
Janik Somaiya
Jason Osei-Tutu
Jaswin Sri Raj Dasari
Jay Uday Shinde
Jeremy Hass
Jian-Yih Cheng
Jim Gibson
Jim Lyon
Jingwen Wang
Joanna Zamiechowska
Joe Parkinson
Jonathan Aardsma
Jonathan Perthel
Jonathon Arana
Joseph Marasso
Juan Munoz
Kaitav Parikh
Karina Perez
Kate Merrill
Kenny Hultquist
Kevin Kunkel
Kevin Kunkell
Kingsley Osei-Tutu
Konrad Lach
Krista Sutton
Kyong Chang
Laila Mendez
Lingxiang Yun
Lois Kwon
Lucia Valenzuela Sandoval