Implementation Grant Funding Opportunity Open
IMPORTANT: The grant program operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time, with quarterly reviews.
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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.
*See Full Grant Solicitation for full qualification and selection details.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Industrial Assessment Center (NL-IAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 102 | Assessments |
| 615 | Recommendations |
| 1.21 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $17.15 | million Cost Savings* |
| 92 | Students Trained |
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
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Reducing Infiltration and Inflow in Small Collection Systems: Environmental, Economic, and Additional Impacts,
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January,
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NL-IAC
Md Rasel Uddin, David P. Yuill, Robert E. Williams, Bruce Dvorak,
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A machine learning classifier for automated fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD) of rooftop units, addressing practical challenges of application,
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NL-IAC
Thompson, M. and Dvorak, B.,
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August,
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NL-IAC
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2024
3 Papers / Publications
Hansen, A., Moussavi, S., and Dvorak., B.,
"
Reducing Infiltration and Inflow in Small Collection Systems: Environmental, Economic, and Additional Impacts,
ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering,
January,
|
NL-IAC
Md Rasel Uddin, David P. Yuill, Robert E. Williams, Bruce Dvorak,
"
A machine learning classifier for automated fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD) of rooftop units, addressing practical challenges of application,
Energy & Buildings,
March, 2024,
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NL-IAC
Thompson, M. and Dvorak, B.,
"
Comparison of Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessments of Solar and Energy Efficiency Improvements at Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities,
Environments,
August,
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NL-IAC
2023
1 Papers / Publications
Moussavi, S. , Barutha, P., and Dvorak., B.,
"
Environmental life cycle assessment of a novel offshore wind energy design project: a US based case study,
Renewable & Sustainable Energy,
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NL-IAC
2022
1 Papers / Publications
Thompson, M.; Moussavi, S.; Li, S.; Barutha, P.; and Dvorak, B,
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Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of small water resource recovery facilities: Comparison of mechanical and lagoon System,
Water Research,
May,
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NL-IAC
2021
3 Papers / Publications
Pham, A.; Moussavi, S.; Thompson, M.; Dvorak, B.,
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Reducing LCA impacts of water resource recovery facilities: design recommendations for small communities,
Water Research,
1 December 2021,
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NL-IAC
Moussavi, S.; Thompson, M., Li, S. and Dvorak , B.,
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Assessment of Small Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Plants: Relative Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Construction and Operations,
Journal of Environmental Management,
August,
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NL-IAC
Dvorak, B,
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Pollution Prevention for Industry,
Environments,
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NL-IAC
2020
2 Papers / Publications
Samuel Ghormley, Robert Williams and Bruce Dvorak,
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Foundry Sand Source Reduction Options: Life Cycle Assessment Evaluation,
Enviroments, Special Issue "Pollution Prevention/Environmental Sustainability for Industry,
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NL-IAC
Thompson, M., Dahab, M.J., Williams, R.E. and Dvorak, B.,
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Improving Energy Efficiency of Small Water-Resource Recovery Facilities: Opportunities and Barriers,
Journal of Environmental Engineering,
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NL-IAC
2018
1 Papers / Publications
Hanna, S.M., Thompson, M.J., Dahab, M.F., Williams, R.E. and Dvorak, B.I.,
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Benchmarking the Energy Intensity of Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities,
Water Environment Research,
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NL-IAC
Contact Center
Center Website
| Center Director | David Yuill |
|---|---|
| dyuill@unl.edu | |
| Phone # | +14025544176 |
| Fax # | +14024721465 |
| Mailing Address |
W342 Nebraska Hall University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68588 |
| Assistant Director | Bruce I. Dvorak |
|---|---|
| Other | Samuel K. Ghormley |
University of Nebraska–Lincoln has trained 92 students
The following students have participated in IAC assessments with University of Nebraska–Lincoln since
2017.
The 39 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 39 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Aaron Lee Finkey
Abdelrahman Elsayed
Abdulkhalim Abdullodzhanov
Adam Eddy
Adam Nebelsick
Aida Rashidi
Aidan Johnson
Aleea Stanford
Allen Minta
Amy Wolterman
Andrew Hansen
Andrew Koranda
Andrew Pham
Anthony Wilson
Anuoluwapo Adeyemo
Ashley Miller
Ashlyn Kampschneider
Austin Young
Bailey Eddy
Baron Huntwork
Brad Shaner
Brandon Schurman
Brandon Yost
Brittlin Hoge
Brittney Wilson
Cameron Raszler
Carter Johnson
Cassandra Amsden
Christopher Bianchini
Clay Keyser
Connor Herridge
Daniel Johnson
Darin Schlautman
Dariush Jafari
David Hansen
Ehsan Nikfarjam
Elise Gamble
Elizabeth Regier
Eric Poggemeyer
Evan Beckmann
Evan Crosse
German Murcia-Martinez
Hannah Magill
Hee-Chan Han
Hossein Derakhshandeh
Jack Mettin
Jackson Micek
Jacob Voigt
Jared Coe
Jean Ishinzibigwi
Jenn Zuspan
Jonathan Fletcher
Jordon Sanford
Kael Frank
Kaellen Miller
Kok Hwa Khor
Lauren Klaasmeyer
Maclean Slavik
Maria Carter
Maria Guadalupe Alvarez
Matthew Koenig
Matthew Thompson
Md Rasel Uddin
Mehrdad Poursadegh
Micah Moore
Michael Banwo
Michael Kurtenbach
Mike Sheridan
Mohammad Montazeri
Mohsen Nikfarjam
Nathan Kreutzer
Paul Barnes
Preston Barret
Ranil Philipose
Reid Stutzman
Reza Yavari
Ryan Stutzman
Ryker Van Brocklin
Samuel Anderson
Sarah Porath
Segun Samuel Oladipo
Shengwen Liu
Stephen Rundgren
Sussan Moussavi
Tom Fulton
Tyler Wehling
Victoria Burbridge
Will Dudley
Xingtao Wang
Yves Tamwo
Zach Luedtke
Zachary Paasch