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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.

Episode 1A: Air Compressors Supply


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about the supply side of air compressors. Topics include types of air compressors, drying air, filters and separators, and the components of the compressor control room. This is the first of a two-part series on air compressors.

Episode 1B: Air Compressors Demand


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about the demand side of air compressors. Topics include how to find holes in a compressed air system, common oversights by plants when using compressed air, and how IIOT can be used for compressed air systems. This is the final part of the air compressor series.

Episode 2A: Efficiency in Industrial Cooling


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about process cooling. Topics include the importance of industrial cooling and its related efficiencies, chiller basics, process temperature control, temperature reaction management, and ancillary processes such as refrigeration and cold storage. This is the first installment of a two-part series on industrial cooling.

Episode 2B: Efficiency in Industrial Cooling Towers


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about industrial cooling towers and concludes his discussion on industrial cooling. Cooling tower topics include fill, fans, floating heads, efficiency and maintenance, seasonal changes, and free cooling. Additional topics include absorption chillers as well as strategies to reduce wasteful cooling and repurpose cold materials. This is the final episode in the Industrial Cooling series.

Episode 3: Electricity and Demand Management


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about electricity and demand management. Topics include utilities, electric bills, demand management strategies, and industrial analytics with 15-minute data.

Episode 4A: Basic of Process Heating and Heating Efficiency


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about process heating basics and heating efficiency. Topics include heating applications and methods, combustion and electrical heating, losses, and performance improvements. This is the first installment of a two-part series on process heating.

Episode 4B: Heat Containment and Reusing Waste Heat


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks about heat containment and the reuse of waste heat. Topics include insulation, waste heat quality and recovery, and additional process heating resources. This is the final episode in the Process Heating series.

Episode 5A: Steam


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks Steam. This first of two parts covers boilers. The topics include a brief history of steam engines, energy in steam and steam generation.

Episode 5B: Steam Distribution and End Use


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks Steam. This second of two parts covers steam distribution, end use and efficiency. The topics include insulation, condensate return and energy conservation.

Episode 6A: Motors


Dr. Michael Muller of Rutgers University talks Motors. This first of two parts covers motor systems. The topics include motors, motor drives, operations, efficiency, and rewinding