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Implementation Grant Funding Opportunity Open
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received IAC or Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership assessments between 2018 and 2024, can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations up 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.
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2019 Assessment Recommendation Code Updates
Added 6 New ARC Codes
| ARC | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.3141 | USE BATTERY STORAGE FOR DEMAND CONTROL |
| 2.3142 | USER BATTERY STORAGE FOR POWER QUALITY ISSUES |
| 4.66xx | Industrial Internet of Things Sensors (IIOT) |
| 4.661x | USE IIOT SENSORS AS ALARMS |
| 4.662x | USE IIOT SENSORS FOR DUTY CYCLE DETERMINATION |
| 4.663x | USE IIOT SENSORS FOR TRENDING ANALYSIS |
Merged Similar ARC Codes
| OLD ARC | OLD Description | MERGED ARC | MERGED Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2131 | INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2136 | INSTALL / REPAIR INSULATION ON STEAM LINES |
| 2.2132 | REPAIR FAULTY INSULATION ON STEAM LINES | ||
| 2.2133 | REPAIR LEAKS IN LINES AND VALVES | 2.2135 | REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS |
| 2.2135 | REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS | ||
| 2.2411 | USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2414 | USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT |
| 2.2412 | USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER | ||
| 2.2413 | USE HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT WASTES FOR INCINERATOR BOILER | ||
| 2.2431 | RECOVER HEAT FROM TRANSFORMERS | 2.2437 | RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT |
| 2.2432 | RECOVER HEAT FROM OVEN EXHAUST / KILNS | ||
| 2.2433 | RECOVER HEAT FROM ENGINE EXHAUSTS | ||
| 2.2434 | RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | ||
| 2.2435 | RECOVER HEAT FROM COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS | ||
| 2.2436 | RECOVER HEAT FROM REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS | ||
| 2.2437 | RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT | ||
| 2.2512 | INCREASE INSULATION THICKNESS | 2.2515 | USE OPTIMUM THICKNESS INSULATION |
| 2.2515 | USE OPTIMUM THICKNESS INSULATION | ||
| 2.2516 | USE ECONOMIC THICKNESS OF INSULATION FOR LOW TEMPERATURES | ||
| 2.2513 | COVER OPEN TANKS WITH FLOATING INSULATION | 2.2514 | COVER OPEN TANKS |
| 2.2514 | COVER OPEN TANKS | ||
| 2.3211 | USE POWER FACTOR CONTROLLERS | 2.3212 | OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR |
| 2.3212 | OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR | ||
| 2.4131 | REPLACE OVER-SIZE MOTORS AND PUMPS WITH OPTIMUM SIZE | 2.4131 | REPLACE OVER-SIZE MOTORS AND PUMPS WITH OPTIMUM SIZE |
| 2.4132 | SIZE ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR PEAK OPERATING EFFICIENCY | ||
| 2.4141 | USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4146 | USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE OR MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS ON EXISTING SYSTEM |
| 2.4142 | USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE MOTOR-GENERATOR SET | ||
| 2.4143 | USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE THROTTLING SYSTEM | ||
| 2.4144 | USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE MECHANICAL DRIVE | ||
| 2.4231 | REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4239 | ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USAGE |
| 2.4232 | ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | ||
| 2.6216 | SHUT OFF COOLING WATER WHEN NOT REQUIRED | 2.6218 | TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE |
| 2.6217 | SHUT OFF ALL LABORATORY FUME HOODS WHEN NOT IN USE | ||
| 2.6218 | TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | ||
| 2.7111 | REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS |
| 2.7112 | REDUCE EXTERIOR ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM SAFE LEVEL | ||
| 2.7142 | UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS |
| 2.7143 | USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | ||
| 2.7314 | REDUCE VENTILATION AIR | 2.7314 | REDUCE VENTILATION AIR |
| 2.7315 | REDUCE BUILDING VENTILATION AIR TO MINIMUM SAFE LEVELS | ||
| 2.7443 | INSTALL AIR SEALS AROUND TRUCK LOADING DOCK DOORS | 2.7447 | INSTALL VINYL STRIP / HIGH SPEED / AIR CURTAIN DOORS |
| 2.7445 | INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING ON WINDOWS AND DOORS | ||
| 2.7447 | INSTALL VINYL STRIP / HIGH SPEED / AIR CURTAIN DOORS | ||
| 3.5311 | RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL | 3.5311 | RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL |
| 3.5312 | SALVAGE AND RE-USE PROCESS WASTE |
Deleted 45 Unused ARC Codes
| ARC | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.2125 | REPLACE BAROMETRIC CONDENSERS WITH SURFACE CONDENSERS |
| 2.2493 | USE RECOVERED HEAT FROM LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR USEFUL PURPOSE |
| 2.5197 | AVOID ELECTRICALLY-POWERED ANIMATED DISPLAYS |
| 2.8224 | SHUT DOWN TRUCK ENGINES WHILE LOADING, UNLOADING, OR WAITING |
| 2.8225 | SCHEDULE REGULAR MAINTENANCE TO MAINTAIN TRUCK ENGINES |
| 3.1112 | USE DEDICATED PRESSES FOR EACH COLOR |
| 3.1113 | USE GLASS MARBLES TO RAISE FLUID LEVELS OF CHEMICALS TO THE BRIM TO REDUCE CONTACT WITH ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN |
| 3.1132 | USE CRYOGENIC STRIPPING |
| 3.1141 | SCHEDULE JOBS TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR CLEANUP (COLORS) |
| 3.1142 | SCHEDULE PRODUCTION RUNS TO MINIMIZE COLOR CHANGES |
| 3.1151 | TREAT DESULFURIZATION SLAG IN A DEEP QUENCH TANK INSTEAD OF SPRAYING WATER ONTO AN OPEN PILE TO REDUCE AIR EMISSIONS |
| 3.1153 | ALTER PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY USE OF DESULFURIZING AGENT (CALCIUM CARBIDE) |
| 3.1195 | USE SILHOUETTE ENTRY COVER TO REDUCE EVAPORATION AREA |
| 3.1224 | MECHANICALLY AND AIR AGITATE RINSE TANKS FOR COMPLETE MIXING |
| 3.1225 | USE A STILL RINSE AS THE INITIAL RINSING STAGE |
| 3.1226 | USE COUNTER CURRENT WASHING IN PHOTO PROCESSORS |
| 3.1243 | PRE-INSPECT PARTS TO PREVENT DRAG-IN OF SOLVENTS / CLEANERS |
| 3.1246 | LOWER THE CONCENTRATION OF PLATING BATHS |
| 3.1295 | USE SQUEEGEES TO PREVENT CHEMICAL CARRY-OVER |
| 3.1311 | OPTIMIZE DYE DESIGN |
| 3.2131 | INSTALL MIXERS ON EACH CLEANING TANK |
| 3.2132 | INCREASE FREEBOARD SPACE / INSTALL CHILLERS ON VAPOR DEGREASERS |
| 3.2133 | ELIMINATE CHEM ETCHING & PLATING BY USING ALTERNATIVE PRINT TECHNOLOGIES(PRE SENSITIZED LITHO,PLASTIC OR PHOTO POLYMER, |
| 3.2137 | USE INDUCTION FURNACES INSTEAD OF ELECTRIC ARC OR CUPOLA FURNACES TO REDUCE DUST AND FUMES |
| 3.2163 | USE INK WATER RATIO SENSOR |
| 3.2175 | USE AUTOMATED PLATE BENDERS |
| 3.5141 | RECOVER DYE FROM WASTE WATERS |
| 3.5214 | AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FLASHING / REJECT S AND USE AS FEED STOCK |
| 3.5247 | SEPARATE IRON FROM SLAG AND REMELT |
| 3.7111 | USE VACUUM FOR SPILL CLEANUP INSTEAD OF ABSORBENT |
| 3.7114 | USE SQUEEGEES TO RECOVER CLINGING PRODUCT PRIOR TO RINSING |
| 3.7126 | USE PEEL COATINGS ON RAW MATERIALS |
| 3.7136 | MARKET WASTE MATERIALS AS CLEAN-UP RAGS |
| 3.7192 | USE DRY CLEANING METHODS WHENEVER POSSIBLE |
| 3.7194 | USE DISPOSABLE LINERS IN TANKS |
| 3.7215 | AVOID INSERTING OVERSIZED OBJECT TO REDUCE PISTON EFFECT |
| 3.8114 | AUTOMATE PAINT MIXING-USE COMPRESSED AIR BLOWOUT FOR LINE CLEANING PRIOR TO SOLVENT CLEANING |
| 3.8212 | USE WATER-BASED IMAGE PROCESSING CHEMICALS |
| 3.8213 | USE WATER BASED OR GREASELESS BINDERS TO INCREASE WHEEL LIFE |
| 3.8222 | USE REACTIVE RINSING TO EXTEND BATH LIFE |
| 3.8223 | USE NON-PHENOLIC STRIPPERS TO REDUCE TOXICITY ASSOCIATED WITH PHENOL AND ACID ADDITIVES |
| 3.8226 | USE CYANIDE FREE SOLUTIONS WHENEVER POSSIBLE |
| 3.8227 | REPLACE CADMIUM-BASED SOLUTIONS WITH ZINC SOLUTIONS |
| 3.8311 | USE SILVER FREE FILMS |
| 4.461 | REMOVE HOT SLAG BEFORE IT HARDENS |