IAC: Oklahoma State University

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.

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Grant Program - Open Solicitation

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.

IAC Center of the Year: 2004

The Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center (OK-IAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.

1,114	Assessments
7,771	Recommendations
14.77	Tbtu Energy Saving*
$137.16	million Cost Savings*
259	Students Trained

*Recommended Savings

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2022

6 Papers / Publications

Chaitali Borse, Prayash Bhattarai, Jason Throckmorton, Michael McCombs, Hitesh Vora, " The Drivers of Green Supply Chain Management with the Perspective of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal),, Volume 4, Number 4, Page 49, Aug 10, 2022, | OK-IAC

Shahu Chunade, Adwait Chabukswar, Prayash Bhattarai, Michael McCombs, Hitesh Vora, " A comprehensive review - Development of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology and Energy efficiency recommendations, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Number 4, Aug 10, Page 31, Aug 10, 2022, | OK-IAC

Pragya Niraula, Prayash Bhattarai, Michael L. McCombs, Hitesh Vora, " A Brief Review on the Variable Frequency Drives with the Perceptive of Energy Savings, International Journal of Energy Management (AEE journal), Volume 4, Number 4, Page 11, Aug 10, 2022, | OK-IAC

2021

1 Papers / Publications

Throckmorton, Jason; Vora, Hitesh, " A Theoretical Framework for a Fired Equipment Energy Economics & Emissions Management System, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning, 2021. Vol. 4, Issue No. 2., May, | OK-IAC

2020

2 Papers / Publications

Hitesh D. Vora, Pragya Niraula, Amrit Chugani, Nilesh Baraskar, Anusha Saraf, and Michael L McCombs, " The Relationship of Energy Audits from the OSU Industrial Assessment Center to the Land-Grant Mission of the University, 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. June 21-24, 2020., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June, | OK-IAC

Abhimanyu Sah, Devarshi Tharwala, Pragya Niraula, Komal Soni, Michael McCombs, Hitesh D. Vora, " Prominent factors affecting implementation rate of energy efficiency recommendations in manufacturing industries in USA, International Journal of Energy Management Vol 2, No 3, | OK-IAC

2018

1 Papers / Publications

McCombs, Michael Lee, " Industrial Energy Audit Reports: A Heuristic for Improved Efficacy, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2018. 10815481, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, | OK-IAC

2017

1 Papers / Publications

Patrick Smith, " Sustainable Energy Management System Framework for Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing Facilities, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, July, | OK-IAC

2012

2 Papers / Publications

Julio C. Vicencio-Ortiz & William J. Kolarik, " The Assessment of the Impacts of Improvement Projects in the Interrelated Processes: A Cross-Case Study, Quality Management Journal, Volume 19, Issue 3, ASQ, Taylor & Francis, November, | OK-IAC

Eric A. Woodroof , Wayne C. Turner , Warren Heffington, Barney Capehart , " Energy Conservation Also Yields: Capital, Operations, Recognition, and Environmental Benefits, Energy Engineering, July, | OK-IAC

2007

2 Papers / Publications

Haiyan Zhao, " Evaluating Economic Strategies for Multi-party Application of Performance Contracting, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, December, | OK-IAC

William J. Kolarik, " Industrial Assessment Center Program, Technical Report, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, February, | OK-IAC

2006

4 Papers / Publications

Wisit Kumphai, " Energy Index Decomposition Methodology at the Plant Level, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, | OK-IAC

Robert Scott Frazier, " A Proposed Systematic Method for Identifying and Characterizing Energy Management Opportunities in Manufacturing Facilities, SAE International, SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition, April 3, | OK-IAC

Haiyan Zhao , William Kolarik , Wayne Turner & Kenneth Case, " A Win-Win Strategy to Energy Financing Challenges - Performance Contracts, Energy Engineering Journal , Volume 103, 2006 - Issue 4, Published online: 22 Jul 2009, | OK-IAC

Robert Scott Frazier, " An Exergy Diagnostic Methodology for Energy Management in Manufacturing, Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK 74078, December, | OK-IAC

Noteworthy Feedback

"Dr. Hitesh Vora and his IAC team of students were great to work with and they were all very professional and thorough. As a result of their assessment, expertise, and report, the Choctaw Nation was able to put together a very competitive application for a federal grant to improve energy efficiency at our Poteau Campus. Their service enabled us to have projects ready to go with all the preliminary cost analyses completed. I believe this assessment and report was one of the reasons that we were awarded the grant. This grant and the IAC services align with the Choctaw Nation’s sustainability goals and efforts to be good stewards of our resources and become more energy efficient."

- Source: Trent Marlett, Energy Manager - Utility Authority, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, 08/27/2024

"I would like to express my appreciation to Dr Hitesh Vora, Dr Michael McCombs and the entire team at OSU IAC. They have been extremely helpful to us as we pursue improving the energy efficiency at our factory. From our first communication with them they have been very responsive and eager to work together with us. When they came on-site for the energy audit, it was obvious that they were well prepared and are very knowledgeable about the role of energy consumption in manufacturing. The communication has been excellent at every stage of the process and they have gone above and beyond in terms of helping us to meet deadlines for grant applications. In addition to the high level of professionalism and expertise in their field, they have simply been a pleasant and friendly group of people to work with. I highly recommend them to any Oklahoma company that is looking to move forward in energy efficiency."

- Source: Alan Vance, Chief Executive Officer, Broce Manufacturing, 02/20/2023

"The individuals involved in this program are very professional and helpful. They are willing to take the time to explain the process and put it in terms where the learning gained can be used across the board in future projects as well as helping to create a more sustainable environment for the company. I have high hopes for this program and its ability to help us achieve a more energy-efficient status as well as help us to look at all future endeavors through a refined lens to better chose what can help us to achieve our goals of a greener and sustainable future."

- Source: Kevin Manley, Director of EHS and Compliance, MTM Recognition, 03/21/2022

"My name is Lewis Chambers and I am the EHS Manager at Georg Fischer Central Plastics. Our corporate office does implement Sustainability Goals and Objectives to reduce energy, our carbon footprint, and landfill waste. I have used the OSU Industrial Assessment Center for multiple locations to help identify and calculate energy savings for our facilities. The Teams are always professional and do a great job at identifying ways we can reduce energy and waste. One thing I like most is when they identify a way to reduce the energy they are also able to provide energy savings R.O.I's to help when requesting capital for the projects. We have been able to implement several projects that have reduced our energy consumption by over two million K.W.H annually. I really appreciate this service that they offer and plan on using them in the future as our business grows."

- Source: Lewis Chambers, EHS Manager, Georg Fischer Central Plastics, 04/04/2022

"Dr. Hitesh Vora and Dr. McCombs lead a team of several engineering students with the Industrial Assessment Center program. This program was a rewarding experience for both sides of the assessment. This program helps students receive hands-on real-world experiences by helping to find practical energy-saving solutions for small businesses. The team analyzes ways for facilities to save energy. The survey report has helped our company use less energy by implementing the changes recommended and helped secure grant funding for future energy savings. The reports and data provided in the audit are easy to understand and even include ROI based on the actual energy cost. It is vital that we work together to create a more energy-conscious future for generations to come."

- Source: Alex Crow, General Manager, Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 05/08/2023

"The OSU IAC program is a valuable resource for small manufacturers such as ourselves with limited resources. The team was able to identify areas that we often take for granted due to our being immersed in the facility on a daily basis. Through the use of a moderate-sized team of OSU graduate students, led by an industry energy expert Dr. McCombs, the team was able to evaluate our entire operations with a fresh set of eyes. After the data was collected and analyzed by the team, and easy to read and understand report was generated with energy-saving recommendations, providing tangible data that can be used to achieve real savings and reductions on energy usage to our facility's bottom line. I look forward to the opportunity to utilize this resource again in the future to provide further insight into additional energy-saving opportunities for our operations."

- Source: Travis Schifferns, Plant Manager, Franklin Electric, 05/05/2020

"Thank you for the team’s hard work and performing such a detailed audit. We look forward to reviewing the findings and implementing the recommendations. The audit was much enjoyed by both parties. The enthusiasm the students and staff were great to see and the recommendations from the audit will play an important role as we continually strive to reduce our environmental impacts. We will definitely refer you to other companies. Jeremy Adkins EHS Manager CRC-Evans Pipeline International 10700 E. Independence St.| Tulsa, OK 74116-5601 | USA E Jeremy.adkins2@sbdinc.com T (918) 439-1302 | C (918) 378-9885 www.stanleyblackanddecker.com "

- Source: Jeremy Adkins , EHS Manager, CRC-Evans Pipeline International, 06/12/2019

"MAX extends a big thank you to the team for an outstanding job on the energy evaluation conducted last fall at MAX Aerostructures. The comprehensive report the team provided us was instrumental in understanding the cost savings opportunity and prioritizing each project for implementation. Having the right information makes the decision to start the journey of saving energy that much easier. Great job to you and your team!! "

- Source: Jarrod Young, Director of Quality Assurance, MAX Aerostructures, 07/15/2019

"I want to personally thank you and your team members who came down from OSU to audit our facility. The information you gathered over the three day period will save our company thousands of dollars every year. We are currently in the process of getting quotes to transition over to LED in our facility. Without the audit we would have not known how much energy we were losing each year, and most likely would have never started the possess of changing them. I would recommend the audit to any company that wants to save money and cut energy cost. Thanks again OSU you Rock.. Terry Langley Facility Maintenance Manager Office – 580-389-5505 Cell – 214-478-4116 http://www.kacommercialcorp.com "

- Source: Terry Langley, Facility Maintenance Manager, King Aerospace, 03/18/2019

"The OSU team, headed by Patrick Smith and working under the direction of Dr. William Kolarik, was absolutely outstanding. It was a sincere pleasure to interact with them during their visit; they were well-prepared, diligent, thoughtful guests. They offered appropriate comments and initial feedback same-day, indicating a good working knowledge of systems and opportunities. Following their visit, the bound industrial assessment arrived in professional format and with straightforward, substantive suggestions which are practical and achievable. We will enjoy implementing these improvements, and we look forward to the meaningful difference these efficiencies will make for our operating budget and our future opportunities. "

- Source: Diana Adams, Owner, Central States Business Forms, 11/19/2015

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Center Director	Dr. Hitesh D. Vora
Email	hitesh.vora@okstate.edu
Phone #	+14057449578
Mailing Address	559 Engineering North Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078

Assistant Director	Dr. Bayram Yildirim
Assistant Director	Dr. Deepak Gupta
Assistant Director	Dr. Michael McCombs
Other	Kyle Robison

Oklahoma State University has trained 259 students

The following students have participated in IAC assessments with Oklahoma State University since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 99 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.

Aaron Douglas

Abdurrezzak Sener

Abhijeet A. Barve

Abhijeet Sadhu

Abhijit Patil

Abhimanyu Sah

Abhishek Mukherjee

Abhishek Pathak

Abinash Kumar Gupta

Aditya Purohit

Aditya Shete

Adnan

Adwait Chabukswar

Ahmad Bassaleh

Ahmet Akgun

Ajaykumar Aripirala

Ajit Kameshwara Rao

Akshaya Satpute

Alex Zhukov

Alexander Gaines

Alexander Priyawardhana

Alok Dand

Ameya A. Dixit

Amit Awate

Amol Birje

Amol Shenoy

Amrit Chugani

Ana Gonzalez

Andrew Austin

Andrew Bakewell

Aniket Padval

Antonio Valencia

Anusha Saraf

Aref Qazanfari

Arnold Ankrah

Arvind Srihari

Ashfaque A. Mohib

Ashkan Jaromi

Ashraf Hammouri

Austin Nefzger

Bayram Yildirim

Benjamin Farris

Bintou Bayo

Boshra Karimi

Brandon Brown

Brett Cowan

Brian Mathias

Brian Pavel

Brinkli M Abbitt

Brody Beavers

Burhani Razvi

Carol Jones

Caroline France

CD Nayak

Cem Diniz

Chaitali Borse

Chase Harding

Chelsea Wilson

Chiemezie Anthony Udemba

Chris Sallas

Claudia Escobar

Cooley, Emma Laureen

Craig Parsons

Cynthia Craig

Dan Clifford

Daniel Navaresse

Daniel Valencia

Daric Adair

Darin Nutter

David Everly

Deepak Gupta

Denay Hamm

Devarshi Tharwala

Diwas Subedi

Doug Hoersten

Dr. Hitesh D. Vora

Dr. Terry Collins

Dustin Neuenschwander

Ebru Barut

Elham Kookhahi

Eliseo Barreno

Evan Hawk

Farnaz Ghazi Nezami

Fei-Ting Chang

Fenil Desai

Fnu Abdullah

Ford Lewallen

Freddy Hutt

Garet Standridge

Gokcen Akgun

Griffin Chodak

Haiyan Zhao

Hariharasundram Srinivasan

Hayden Hilst

Hayden Unsell

Hemal Keerthipati Sumanth

Heramb Amonkar

Hessamedin Vali

Himavanth Sakshi

Hirbod Gazori

Hugh Maguire

Jace Brownlee

Jacob Everly

James Davis

Jamie Janota

Jason Throckmorton

Jay Shah

Jeremy Lee

Johanna Perez

John Osborne

Joo Ching Yong

Jorge Espinosa

Joyce Taylor

Julio Vicencio

Justin Kirby

Kaitlin Krause

Kalpak Karule

Kannan Ramasamy

Kapil Pundir

Katie Fyre

Katie McLarty

Kaveta Chelliah

Kazim Topuz

Khaled Bawaneh

Kian Er

Kiran Kumar Dasaram

Kolade Oke

Kritika Bhandari

Kuldeep More

Kylie Meier

Lacy Greening

Landan Taylor

Latefah Miller

Lavanya Eswaran

Leonardo Souza

Lipkian Saw

Loksagar Rudraraju Subramanyam

M. Amin Esmaeilli

Mahendhar Mittapally

Manas Kakade

Mark Bertucci

Mathew Plummer

Matthew Edgeller

Megan Robinson

Michael L. McCombs

Michael R. Branch

Michelle Biby

Mithun Buthada

Moayad Almatar

Morad Rahmani

Mostafa Hasan

Muhammed Ceylan

Mukesh Vohara

Mun Tyng Chew

Nanda Gopal Pottabathina

Natalie Whalen

Nathan Greb

Neha Shah

Niaz Sharif

Nilesh Baraskar

Nimeet Doshi

Nita Hivarekar

Nithya Sankaranarayanan

Noel Noriega

Nofirman

Oleksiy Zhukov

Ozlem Cosgun

Pankaj Neupane

Patrick Smith

Paul Saugato

Peter Koyianis

Pradeep Mulage

Pragya Niraula

Prashant Shinde

Pratap Jadhav

Prateek Raje

Prayash Dutta Bhattarai

Probir Shah

Pushkar Vartak

Rahul Nomula

Rajkumar Pattabi

Randy Bowler

Ranjith

Ranjith Murthy

Raymond Lininger

Richard Tan

Rick Couvillion

Robby Hill

Roman Gorodov

Russel Simkins

Ryan Eckl

Ryan Kerns

Rylan Hitt

Saeed Rubaee

Sahil Bhosale

Sai Brindha KVS

Sairam Seemakurthi

Salem Algarni

Sampath Chintagiri

SAndeep Putta

Sarang Baviskar

Saransh Yadav

Saroj Neupane

Satyajit Patil

Scott Frazier

Scott Makintubee

Scotty McKnight

Seak Hwa Tan

Senthoor Dhanapal

Seth Sade

Shahu Chunade

Shailesh Negi

Shane Fernandes

Shankar Earni

Shawn Sauerbry

Shraddha Bherde

Shravan Iyer

Shravan Rao

Siddharth Divecha

Snehal Durugkar

Sree Krishna Somayajula

Srinivasa Rao Venigalla

Stephen Ellis

Stetson Spencer

Steven Hryniewics

Subarna Haque

Suna Cinar

Swapnil Gajjar

Syed Abdul Rahman

Tanay Bapat

Tejasv Bharadwaj

Thomas Hong

Tionne Jean Fultz

Tommy Coulter

Tuan Truong

Vahid Jannesari

Varun Ramanujam

Vicky Rijhwani

Vighnesh Naik

Vijay V.Ghuge

Vinodbasalalli Basalalli

Vishwaraj Naik Nimbalkar

Vivek Dubey

Vivin Madanayakanahalli

Wade Svetgoff

Walter Penn

Wei Guo

Wendy Lau Wong

will gibson

William Bryant

Wisam Siddiqui

Wisit Kumphai

Yash Patel

Yatiraj Gharse

Yejun Kim

Yudong Liu

Zach Alderman

Zhi-Liang Yaw

Ziad Alseoudi