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
359 Assessments
2,403 Recommendations
4.52 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$47.05 million Cost Savings*
244 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
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, 2025
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, 2025
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91, 2013

Noteworthy Feedback
"Good afternoon, Dr. Khanna, We wanted to thank you and your amazing team for coming to assess us here in Kansas City. We really appreciate the time and... more"
- Source: Simone Paton, Environmental & Safety Specialist, Parker's America, 2025-07-09
"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, 2025-08-05
"AZZ Precoat Metals benefited from the energy and waste assessment conducted by the University of Missouri, Columbia, which identified valuable opportunities... more"
- Source: Anu Singh, Director of EHSS, AZZ Precoat Metals, 2025-06-11
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Papers & Publications

2025

2 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

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

"I truly appreciate the time and effort you and your students dedicated to evaluating energy conservation opportunities at our plant. Your findings provided... more"
- Source: Scott Schuette, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Amsted Rail, 2025-06-03
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our... more"
- Source: Ross Tompkins, Sealed Air, 2024-04-25
"The audit process is valuable to help understand the highest areas of benefit and to allow us to get a outside perspective on the projects we should focus on.... more"
- Source: Glen Kloeppel, Project Engineer, 2017-08-09
"This is a very comprehensive energy report. Very well stated through careful engineering calculations. I am glad to see that all data used were true and within... more"
- Source: Greg Gelbolinga, Engineer III/CI, 2017-07-31
"Your visit and report provided us with motivation and budget information to help us get these done. Thanks you very much for the work you've done."
- Source: Rod Colhaun, Plant Manager, 2017-03-29
"I am interested in a possible intern to focus on energy programs here, would this interest any student? Could be anytime for ?? how long."
- Source: Jim Westerdale, Facilities Engineer, Maxion Wheels, Sedalia Plant, 2015-08-26
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from... more"
- Source: Aspen D'Costa, Operations Manager, Rubbermaid, 2015-08-24
"Dr. Wu, It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9%... more"
- Source: Jason C. Hamblen, Plant Manager, Ring Container Technologies, 2011-07-20
"Hello again. ... Since your last visit we have considerably reduced our energy consumption by over 25% and have plans in place to reach an 40% or more.... more"
- Source: Erol Artan, 2009-05-09
"I have mentioned the program to our corporate CEO and of course he has encouraged us to submit the recommendations and start saving money. Thanks again for all... more"
- Source: Buddy Sebastiao, Plant Manager, CMI, 2008-04-22

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 244 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since 2007.
The 86 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Abdul Syed
Abdun Khalid
Adam Blumhagen
Adam Byrnes
Adam Dkhili
Adam Reddy
Adithyan Babu
Ahad Hosseini
Ahmed Bagaber
Ahmed Boucherih
Akhouri Amitanand Sinha
Alex Cunningham
Alex Straughn
Alexsander Crowe
Ali Anvari
Ali I. Alhajji
Ali Khoshkhoo
Alvin Lemaiyan
Ananth Chandrasekaran
Andrew Labarge
Andrew Polizzi
Andrew Pollizi
Andrew Reinhard
Andrew Townsend
Anirban Sarkar
Anthony Iannicola
Anurag Bommara
Anurathi Rajavally
Aravind Sri Saravanan Sevvilam Parithi
Arockia Stephna Maria Das Anna Victor
Ashley May
Asif R. Raz
Audrey Wood
Austin Laramie
Avery Decker
Babu Adithyan
Bahram Rajabi Far
Behnam Sabzi
BeiJia Yao
Ben J Simon
Ben Weiselman
Benjamin Beer
Benjamin King
Bibish Chaulagain
Bichen Zhang
Bilal Hameed
Blake Price
Bradford Barnett
Brady Beckham
Brandon Beck
Brian Kenney
Brianne Mcnutt
Brohde Bennett
Candice Dussold
Caroline C. Langley
Caroline Junker
Celeste Blum
Chatchai Pinthuprapa
Chathura Wickreme Seneviratne
Chi Yang
Chitralekha Chakraborty
Christian A. Hoyos Broja
Christine Anjali Noel Ramesh
Christopher Wurzer
Cole Harms
Colin McCarthy
Colm Barry
Connor mcMillin
Connor Reed Walter
Curtis Singer
Daniel mcGarth
David Nunez
Dawei Li
Desiree Smith
Devi Vara Prasad Rayapaneni
Dian Trihastuti
Diarmait Ryan-Anderson
Divya Teja Pinnamaneni
Dong Yi
Dustin Smith
Dylan Eades
Edgar Olet
Eric Obermark
Evan King
Fengmin Su
Gabriel Ingram
Gargi Dashora
Gaurav Sangamnerkar
Gerhard Scheiders
Giridhar Pemmireddi
Graham French
Graham Walter
Gregory Allers
Gunjan Indapurkar
Haijun Li
Harrision CLark
Harrison Clark
Harsimranjot Singh Grewal
Hemant Tiwari
Huali Sun