University of Missouri-Columbia
Director: Sanjeev Khanna
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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.
ITAC Center of the Year: 2022

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

MZ-ITAC Activity Map
383 Assessments
2,561 Recommendations
5.02 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$52.09 million Cost Savings*
246 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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University of Missouri-Columbia also coordinates activities with:
Wichita State University
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Related Papers & Publications
Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Comprehensive Thermodynamics Analysis of a 1260 MW Steam Power Plant: Energy and Exergy Evaluation, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2025 November 16-20, 2025, Memphis, Tennessee, 2/23/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2025-165289, 2026
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, 3D Visualization and Spatiotemporal Analysis of Indoor Comfort Parameters, The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2026), V716, Article #03026, Section: Thermal Comfort, June 9th | doi:https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202671603026, 2026
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, Phase Change Material Integration in Building Energy Simulation Using OpenStudio Measures and Python Library, 2026 National Conference of IBPSA-USA, May 2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.26868/30680611.2026.1286, 2026

Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you for your time and help. This will be very beneficial for our plant to transform our energy usage and management."
- Source: Kevin Beutelmann, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, 03/25/2026
"Thank you for the visit. I think this was very productive. I think we will have some good projects based on this assessment. I thank you for your team’s... more"
- Source: Ted Watters, Engineering Manager, 11/07/2025
"On behalf of the Richmond MO team, I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for you and your team coming out to conduct the energy assessment. Your team... more"
- Source: Yasmin Michalowicz, Project Manager, Henkel Corp., 09/02/2025
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Papers & Publications

2026

5 Papers / Publications

Layla Muhsan Hasan and Sanjeev Khanna, Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Phase Change Material Oriented Strand Board for Thermal Energy Storage in Building Walls, Energies: Special Issue Advanced Technologies for Energy-Efficient Buildings, V19, Issue 3 | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/en19030773 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad Alsamraee and Sanjeev Khanna, A hybrid transformer–TCN–GRU based model for thermal load forecasting of a large university campus, Energy, Vol 334, February 2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2026.140114 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, Phase Change Material Integration in Building Energy Simulation Using OpenStudio Measures and Python Library, 2026 National Conference of IBPSA-USA, May 2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.26868/30680611.2026.1286 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, 3D Visualization and Spatiotemporal Analysis of Indoor Comfort Parameters, The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2026), V716, Article #03026, Section: Thermal Comfort, June 9th | doi:https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202671603026 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Comprehensive Thermodynamics Analysis of a 1260 MW Steam Power Plant: Energy and Exergy Evaluation, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2025 November 16-20, 2025, Memphis, Tennessee, 2/23/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2025-165289 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2025

4 Papers / Publications

Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, High-resolution energy consumption forecasting of a university campus power plant based on advanced machine learning techniques, Energy Strategy Reviews, Volume 60, July 2025, | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2025.101769 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev K. Khanna, Sensitivity analysis for identifying key parameters affecting energy consumption in early-stage building design, Energy and Buildings, Volume 342, September 2025 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115848 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad Alsamraee, Meftah Uddin, Rupesh Devapati, and Sanjeev Khanna, Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of Industrial Training and Assessment Centers On Industrial Energy Efficiency In the United States, International J. of Energy Management (IJEM), Vol. 7, Issue 4., August 2025 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad A Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Long-Term Electricity Demand Forecasting of a University Campus Based on Advanced Deep Learning Artificial Neural Network Algorithms, Results in Engineering, 08/08/2025 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.106683 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2013

6 Papers / Publications

Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte, and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Periodical of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 316-317 (2013) pp 91-94, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., The Complete Cycle to Achieve Industrial Energy Efficiency – Concept, Resources, And Application, Journal of International Energy Policy – Spring 2013 Volume 2, Number 1, pp 23-30 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Proceedings of International Conference of Energy and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2013), E253 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte and A. Khoshkhoo, Computer-Aided Adaptation of Superior Energy Performance and ISO50001, 2013 International Academic Conference, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B. and J. Abad, Model of Collaboration to Promote Energy Efficiency, 2013 Int. Academic Conf., Paris, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2012

5 Papers / Publications

Wu, B., Sandina Ponte, Institutionalizing Energy Efficiency within the Manufacturing Industry: a Computer-Aided Framework for ISO50001, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Environment and Industrial Innovation (ICEII2012), Hong Kong | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Educating the Next Generation of Energy-Savvy Workforce, Proceeding of International Academic Conference, RHI13-348, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., J. Wibbenmeyer, A. Khoshkhoo, Setting Achievable Goals for Industrial Energy Efficiency – a Structured Approach, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
C. Pinthuprapa, B. Wu, A Study of the Effectiveness of Energy Services in Public Schools, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2011

1 Papers / Publications

Wu, B, The Complete Cycle to Institutionalize Energy Efficiency – Conceptual Framework, Tools, and Industrial Cases, Proceeding of Annual Conference of ACEEE, June, Niagara Falls | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2009

3 Papers / Publications

Wu, B, How to improve energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector, Annual MUPA conference | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2008

3 Papers / Publications

Khanna S., Wu, B., A Multi-Pronged Approach to Achieving Energy Efficiency, Annual Conference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Washington | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Story, J., Tara O'Hare, Win, Win, Win: Integrating Lean, Clean and Energy Assessments, MEP National Conference, Orlando | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2007

3 Papers / Publications


Noteworthy Feedback

"Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate... more"
- Source: Annette Sachs, Cohen Architectural Woodworking, LLC, 10/08/2015
"Sanjeev, I want to thank you and your team for visiting our sites and identifying energy usage reduction opportunities that Reynolds would not likely have... more"
- Source: Rob Avery, Reynolds Consumer Products, 08/26/2025
"Sanjeev, It is great to hear from you. I appreciate everything you and your team did for us here at SEMO Mill. I have only good things to say about you, your... more"
- Source: David Kiefer, Director, SEMO Mills, 08/15/2025
"I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the... more"
- Source: Glen Lewis, Senior Program Manager, 08/12/2023
"Silgan is very grateful for the opportunity to conduct multiple DOE assessments at our facilities. These audits not only allow us to gain valuable insight from... more"
- Source: Jessica Bango, Environmental Engineer, Silgan Containers, 08/05/2025
"Hi Dr. Wu, Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any... more"
- Source: Thomas Wagner, Production Manager, Nestle Purina, 06/25/2015
"Thank you and your professional students for the collaborative time auditing and understanding our facility which provided excellent assessment recommendations... more"
- Source: Vince Gochenauer, Plant Manager, Silgan Containers, 06/20/2018
"This audit has resulted approximately $400,000 annual saving through implementation of recommendations - very close to the estimation in as our report (company... more"
- Source: Dan Hoover, Plant Engineer, Piramal Glass, 06/08/2015
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our... more"
- Source: Keith Moszczenski, Chief Operating and Fiancial Office, Schlafly , 03/09/2016
"I would like to take a moment and express my gratitude to you and your students for completing the energy audit at our manufacturing facility. Your team was... more"
- Source: Travis Fulks, Superintendent, 02/20/2021

Contact Center

Center Director Sanjeev Khanna
Email khannas@missouri.edu
Phone # 1 (573) 884-9109
Mailing Address E3412, Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Assistant Director Deepak Gupta
Assistant Director Yue Jin

University of Missouri-Columbia has trained 246 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since 2007.
The 89 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.