Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Alabama
- General Information
- States Incentives and Resources Database
- Upcoming Events and Trainings in Alabama
- Mapped ITP State Activities
- Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Alabama
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
- DOE Regional Contact
- State Contacts
- Additional Resources
General Information
Alabama has a total of 4.6 million residents and ranks 25th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $165.8 billion. The state is home to one Fortune 500 company. In 2006, Alabama ranked 8th in the nation's industrial energy consumption at 965.6 trillion Btu and 11th in the nation's industrial natural gas consumption at 172.9 trillion Btu.
The top 10 industries in the state are listed in the table below. Alabama's leading industries include transportation equipment manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, and primary metal manufacturing. Together, these industries are responsible for 58,918 jobs, $3,272.7 million in payroll, and $43,562.9 million in shipments.
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is working with 14 partners in the state on cost-shared research and development projects and on near-term industrial savings through the Save Energy Now initiative. ITP also supports a university-based Industrial Assessment Center that provides free energy assessments to industry while simultaneously training the engineers of tomorrow. In addition, there are five active and nine complete R&D, and two ITP Project Successes in Alabama.
Alabama at a glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2007 Population (Million) | 4.6 |
| 2007 GDP (Billion) | $165.8 |
| Rank | 25 |
| Energy Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (2 PDF 21 KB) | 2,140.5 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (3) | 965.6 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 8 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2006 (Trillion Btu) | 172.9 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 11 |
| View state rankings | |
Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in Alabama
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,016.1 | 677.6 |
| 2001 | 889.9 | 647.1 |
| 2002 | 903.4 | 644.7 |
| 2003 | 913.8 | 640.2 |
| 2004 | 994.6 | 652.3 |
| 2005 | 961.3 | 632.9 |
| 2006 | 965.6 | 630.1 |
Top Industries in Alabama
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Employees | Payroll (Million) | Value of Shipments (Million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 31,684 | $1,796 | $22,166 |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 11,167 | $601 | $10,780 |
| 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 16,067 | $876 | $10,617 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 34,182 | $884 | $7,746 |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing | 12,483 | $772 | $7,595 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 24,211 | $974 | $5,714 |
| 324 | Petroleum and Coal Products and Manufacturing | 2,221 | $138 | $5,377 |
| 321 | Wood Products Manufacturing | 20,240 | $637 | $4,839 |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 12,758 | $576 | $4,372 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 13,354 | $526 | $3,943 |
States Incentives and Resources Database
This database is a comprehensive collection of incentives and resources for implementing energy-efficiency measures in a commercial or industrial facility. These incentives are often financial and are in place to reward business and residential customers for making strides in energy efficiency. The resources are in the form of analysis tools, education and training programs, and energy audits. The following link will take you to a site that will show you the energy incentives and resources in Alabama.
Mapped ITP State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of ITP activities in Alabama. Click the checkboxes to filter certain activities. You may click the pushpin icon to show activity details. All locations are approximate. Following the map, there are lists that provide ITP activities (Energy Savings Assessments, Industrial Assessment Centers, Events and Trainings, and ITP Partner Projects) in Alabama.
Energy Savings Assessments
With emphasis on reducing natural gas consumption, DOE provides American businesses, factories, and manufacturing facilities with on-site Energy Savings Assessments (ESAs). The purpose of these assessments is to identify immediate opportunities to save energy and money that will lead to significant long-term savings. Gold and silver stars represent facilities that have been recognized for their achievements in industrial energy savings. The following is a list of businesses that have all benefited from ITP assessments in Alabama:
- Denotes ESAs on map above
Decatur, AL
2/26/2007
Details
American Proteins Inc.
Hanceville, AL
4/9/2007
Details
Armstrong World Industries- Mobile Ceiling Plant
Mobile, AL
11/6/2007
Details
Boise Paper LLC
Jackson, AL
11/19/2008
Details
Cemex - Demopolis Cement Plant
Demopolis, AL
11/12/2008
Details
Goodyear Tire & Rubber - Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
2/2/2009
Details
Gadsden, AL
2/4/2009
Details
Kohler - Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
8/25/2008
Details
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation - Russellville
Russellville, AL
10/7/2008
Details
U.S. Pipe - North Alabama Plant
Birmingham, AL
1/12/2009
Details
UOP LLC - Mobile Plant
Mobile, AL
9/18/2007
Details
US Steel Corporation- Fairfield Tubular
Fairfield, AL
6/9/2008
Details
Fairfield, AL
6/11/2008
Details
US Steel Corporation- Fairfield Works
Fairfield, AL
10/15/2007
Details
US Steel Corporation- Fairfield Works
Fairfield, AL
12/2/2008
Details
Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Assessments
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) provide eligible small- and medium-sized manufacturers with no-cost, on-site energy assessments to identify potential savings opportunities. The following is a list of IAC training participants in Alabama for the past two years. A complete collection of all the publicly available assessment and recommendation data is available at the ITP IAC database.
- Denotes IAC Assessments on map above
Opelika, AL
Best Glove
Fayette, AL
Central Castings Corporation
Anniston, AL
Citation - Columbiana
Columbiana, AL
Electric Fuel Battery Corporation
Auburn, AL
Energy Absorption Corp.
Pell City, AL
Flowers Foods
Montgomery, AL
Ford Meter Box, Inc
Pell City, AL
Forte Power Systems
Heflin, AL
GAF--Elk Asphalt Shingles
Tuscaloosa, AL
Harrigan Lumber
Monroeville, AL
Henry Brick
Selma, AL
Anniston, AL
Johnson Controls Industries
Cottondale, AL
Keystone Foods LLC - Equity Group Alabama
Gadsden, AL
Knight Sign Industries
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kohler Co.
Huntsville, AL
Marathon Equipment Co
Vernon, AL
Max Coating
Birmingham, AL
McCartney Construction, Asphalt Plant
Eastaboga, AL
Mid-South Electronics
Anniston, AL
Montgomery Woodworks
Tuscaloosa, AL
Sola-Emerson
Rainsville, AL
Southern Alloy
Sylacauga, AL
Alabaster, AL
Stamped Products, Inc.
Gadsden, AL
Talladega Castings and Machine
Talladega, AL
Talladega Foundry and Machine Shop
Talladega, AL
Tarkett
Florence, AL
vonGal Corporation
Montgomery, AL
W. R. Grace
Florence, AL
Whitfield Foods
Montgomery, AL
Wise Alloys, LLC
Muscle Shoals, AL
Events and Trainings
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) offers system-wide and component-specific training sessions and materials to help reduce energy use, save money, and minimize waste through system optimization. The following is a list of Alabama's past training events:
- Denotes Events on map above
ITP Partner Projects
- Denotes Projects on map above
In order to meet the challenges of improving energy efficiency, the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) helps to mitigate its industry partners' energy use. Both share the cost of research and development (R&D) projects while reaching the common goals of improving not only energy efficiency, but economic viability, energy security, environmental quality, and resource conservation. The following list provides Alabama's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesLost Foam Casting Technology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Casting Engineering Laboratory
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Active
(PDF 136 KB)
Success through Partnership: Lost Foam, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
(PDF 135 KB)
R&D Projects
Advanced Steel Casting Technology, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Active
(PDF 489 KB)
Characterization of Surface Anomalies from Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Indications, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Active
(PDF 144 KB)
Effect of Casting Conditions, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Active
(PDF 77 KB)
Enhanced Inclusion Removal from Steel in the Tundish, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Steel
Status: Active
(PDF 1.05 MB)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Active
(PDF 164 KB)
Advanced Lost Foam Casting, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
(PDF 138 KB)
Clean Cast Steel, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
(PDF 131 KB)
Control of Growth Efficiency in Young Plantation Loblolly Pine and Sweetgum through Irrigation and Fertigation Enhancement of Leaf Carbon Gain, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 173 KB)
Electrochemical and Integrated Process Opportunities for On-Site/On-Demand Generation of Chlorine Dioxide at Reduced Costs, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 133 KB)
Energy-Efficient Kraft Pulping for Highly Bleachable Low-Lignin-Content Pulp, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 125 KB)
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 151 KB)
Thin Wall Iron Castings, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
(PDF 115 KB)
Water Recycling/Removal Using Temperature-Sensitive Hydrogels, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 1.08 MB)
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
University of Alabama
Director: Dr. Keith A. Woodbury
Phone: (205) 348-1647
Fax: (205) 348-6419
Email: woodbury@me.ua.edu
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Alabama
Alabama Technology Network
Director: Mike Bailey
Phone: (205) 943-4808
Email: mbailey@atn.org
Web Site: http://www.atn.org/
Source: http://blue.nist.gov/centers/AL
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
Southeast CHP Application Center
Director: Louay Chamra
Phone: (662) 325-0618
Email: chamra@me.msstate.edu
Web Site: http://www.chpcenterse.org/
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/chp/chp_applications/chp_application_centers.html
DOE Regional Contact
Debbie Weems
Phone: 303-275-4957
Email: debbie.weems@go.doe.gov
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/contacts.html
State Energy Office Contact
Bill Babington, Section Chief, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
401 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103
Phone: 334-242-5463
Fax: 334-242-0552
Clarence Mann, Industrial Program Manager
401 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103
Phone: 334-242-5290
Fax: 334-242-0552
Additional Resources
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for Alabama
http://aceee.org/energy/state/alabama/al_index.htm
List of Fortune 500 Companies in AL:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/states/AL.html
For more information, contact the EERE Information Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter/


















