Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Rhode Island
- General Information
- States Incentives and Resources Database
- Upcoming Events and Trainings in Rhode Island
- Mapped ITP State Activities
- Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Rhode Island
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
- DOE Regional Contact
- State Contacts
- Additional Resources
General Information
Rhode Island has a total of 1.1 million residents and ranks 45th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $46.9 billion. The state is home to two Fortune 500 companies. In 2006, Rhode Island ranked 50th in the nation's industrial energy consumption at 26.0 trillion Btu and 46th in the nation's industrial natural gas consumption at 6.8 trillion Btu. The top 10 industries in the state are listed in the table below. Rhode Island's leading industries include chemical manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing, and electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing. Together, these industries are responsible for 16,111 jobs, $815.0 million in payroll, and $6,427.1 million in shipments.
Rhode Island at a glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2007 Population (Million) | 1.1 |
| 2007 GDP (Billion) | $46.9 |
| Rank | 45 |
| Energy Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (2 PDF 21 KB) | 216.3 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (3) | 26.0 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 50 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2006 (Trillion Btu) | 6.8 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 46 |
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Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in Rhode Island
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29.3 | 677.6 |
| 2001 | 26.7 | 647.1 |
| 2002 | 25.0 | 644.7 |
| 2003 | 26.0 | 640.2 |
| 2004 | 26.3 | 652.3 |
| 2005 | 26.7 | 632.9 |
| 2006 | 26.0 | 630.1 |
Top Industries in Rhode Island
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Employees | Payroll (Million) | Value of Shipments (Million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 4,281 | $287 | $3,033 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 8,720 | $375 | $1,758 |
| 335 | Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | 3,110 | $153 | $1,636 |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 4,463 | $300 | $781 |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 3,333 | $142 | $756 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 3,225 | $163 | $746 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 2,148 | $75 | $546 |
| 313 | Textile Mills | 2,860 | $98 | $477 |
| 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 1,131 | $53 | $452 |
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1,860 | $76 | $375 |
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 Rhode Island.
Mapped ITP State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of ITP activities in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island:
- Denotes ESAs on map above
North Kingstown, RI
4/24/2007
Details
Toray Plastics Incorporated - North Kingstown
North Kingstown, RI
11/14/2007
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 Rhode Island 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
Central Falls, RI
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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island's active and complete partner projects:
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
University of Massachusetts
Director: Dr. Beka Kosanovic
Phone: (413) 545-0684
Email: kosanovi@ecs.umass.edu
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Services
Director: Leslie Taito
Phone: (401) 294-3535
Fax: (401) 294-2300
Email: info@rimes.org
Web Site: http://www.rimes.org
Source: http://blue.nist.gov/centers/RI
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
Northeast CHP Application Center
Director: Larry Ambs
Phone: (413) 545-2539
Email: ambs@ceere.org
Web Site: http://www.northeastchp.org/nac/index.htm
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/chp/chp_applications/chp_application_centers.html
DOE Regional Contact
Brian Olsen, Energy Project Specialist
Phone: 303-275-4836
Email: brian.olsen@go.doe.gov
Source: http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/contacts.html
State Energy Office Contact
Patrick Condon, Program Manager
One Capitol Hill
2nd Floor
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-574-9107
Fax: 401-222-1260
Tim Howe, Program Manager
One Capitol Hill
2nd Floor
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-574-9104
Fax: 401-222-1260
Additional Resources
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for Rhode Island
http://aceee.org/energy/state/rhodeisland/ri_index.htm
List of Fortune 500 Companies in RI:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/states/RI.html
For more information, contact the EERE Information Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter/