Partnering with EERE, Colorado State University's Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) provides small- and medium-sized manufacturing companies with no-cost energy assessments, while also serving as an important training ground for the next generation of energy-savvy engineers. Through IAC assistance, manufacturers have saved Colorado companies more than $19 million in energy costs by performing more than 650 assessments to date, which averages $30,500 in energy cost savings per assessment. Nationally, these assessments have helped participating manufacturers save more than $5.6 billion in energy costs.

Positive Impact

Energy assessments for manufacturing companies. Assessment center has helped Colorado companies save more than $19 million in energy costs.

Locations

Colorado

Partners

Colorado State University

EERE Investment

$1.3 million

Clean Energy Sector

Energy-saving homes, buildings, and manufacturing

The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) partners with industry, small business, universities, and other stakeholders to identify and invest in emerging technologies with the potential to create high-quality domestic manufacturing jobs and enhance the global competitiveness of the United States. 

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) success stories highlight the positive impact of its work with businesses, industry partners, universities, research labs, and other entities.