Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Montana
- General Information
- States Incentives and Resources Database
- Upcoming Events and Trainings in Montana
- Mapped ITP State Activities
- Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Montana
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
- DOE Regional Contact
- State Contacts
- Additional Resources
General Information
Montana has a total of 1.0 million residents and is ranked 47th in the nation in GDP, representing $34.3 billion. In 2006, Montana ranked 42nd in the nation's industrial energy consumption at 162.4 trillion Btu and 37th in the nation's industrial natural gas consumption at 33.73 trillion Btu. The state's top industries are listed in the table below. Montana's leading industries include wood product manufacturing, food manufacturing, and machinery manufacturing. Together, these industries are responsible for 7,990 jobs, $303.0 million in payroll, and $1,979.8 million in shipments.
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is working with five partners in the state on cost-shared research and development projects and on near-term industrial savings through the Save Energy Now initiative. In addition, there are two ITP Project Successes in Montana.
Montana at a glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2007 Population (Million) | 1.0 |
| 2007 GDP (Billion) | $34.3 |
| Rank | 47 |
| Energy Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (2 PDF 21 KB) | 429.1 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (3) | 162.4 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 42 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2006 (Trillion Btu) | 33.7 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 37 |
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Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in Montana
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 169.2 | 677.6 |
| 2001 | 128.8 | 647.1 |
| 2002 | 138.1 | 644.7 |
| 2003 | 134.1 | 640.2 |
| 2004 | 152.7 | 652.3 |
| 2005 | 157.9 | 632.9 |
| 2006 | 162.4 | 630.1 |
Top Industries in Montana
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Employees | Payroll (Million) | Value of Shipments (Million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | Wood Product Manufacturing | 4,188 | $153 | $956 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 2,381 | $83 | $725 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 1,421 | $67 | $299 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1,325 | $52 | $213 |
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 Montana.
Mapped ITP State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of ITP activities in Montana. 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 Montana.
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 Montana:
- Denotes ESAs on map above
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 Montana 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
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 Montana'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 Montana's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesLow-Frequency Sonic Mixing Technology, Montec Research
Butte, MT
Industry: Chemicals
Status: Complete
(PDF 397 KB)
Real-Time Coal/Ore Grade Sensor, AdvR, Inc.
Bozeman, MT
Industry: Mining
Status: Complete
(PDF 462 KB)
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
Colorado State University
Director: Dr. Douglas C. Hittle
Phone: (970) 491-8617
Fax: (970) 491-3827
Email: hittle@engr.colostate.edu
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Montana
Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
Director: Steve Holland, PE
Phone: (406) 994-3812
Fax: (406) 994-3391
Email: sholland@coe.montana.edu
Web Site: http://www.mtmanufacturingcenter.com
Source: http://blue.nist.gov/centers/MT
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
Northwest CHP Application Center
Director: David Sjoding
Phone: (360) 956-2004
Email: sjodingd@energy.wsu.edu
Web Site: http://www.chpcenternw.org/
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/chp/chp_applications/chp_application_centers.html
DOE Regional Contact
Jamey Evans
Phone: 303-275-4813
Email: jamey.evans@go.doe.gov
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/contacts.html
State Energy Office Contact
Brian Green, Section Supervisor, Energy Planning and Technical Assistance
1100 North Last Chance Gulch
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-841-5230
Fax: 406-841-5222
Brian Spangler, Program Manager
1100 North Last Chance Gulch
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-841-5250
Fax: 406-841-5222
Additional Resources
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for Montana
http://aceee.org/energy/state/montana/mt_index.htm
For more information, contact the EERE Information Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter/