Industrial Technologies Program Activities in South Carolina
- General Information
- States Incentives and Resources Database
- Upcoming Events and Trainings in South Carolina
- Mapped ITP State Activities
- Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in South Carolina
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs) for Region
- DOE Regional Contact
- State Contacts
- Additional Resources
General Information
South Carolina has a total of 4.4 million residents and ranks 28th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $152.8 billion. The state is home to one Fortune 500 company. In 2006, South Carolina ranked 14th in the nation's industrial energy consumption at 653.8 trillion Btu and 25th in the nation's industrial natural gas consumption at 79.7 trillion Btu. The top 10 industries in the state are listed in the table below. South Carolina's leading industries include transportation equipment manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, and plastics and rubber products manufacturing. Together, these industries are responsible for 77,063 jobs, $3,937.7 million in payroll, and $37,951.9 million in shipments.
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is working with eight 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 one active and one complete R&D, and three ITP Project Successes in South Carolina.
South Carolina at a glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2007 Population (Million) | 4.4 |
| 2007 GDP (Billion) | $152.8 |
| Rank | 28 |
| Energy Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (2 PDF 21 KB) | 1,707.7 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2006 (Trillion Btu) (3) | 653.8 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 14 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2006 (Trillion Btu) | 79.7 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 25 |
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Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in South Carolina
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 659.1 | 677.6 |
| 2001 | 637.5 | 647.1 |
| 2002 | 655.2 | 644.7 |
| 2003 | 642.0 | 640.2 |
| 2004 | 663.3 | 652.3 |
| 2005 | 651.1 | 632.9 |
| 2006 | 653.8 | 630.1 |
Top Industries in South Carolina
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Employees | Payroll (Million) | Value of Shipments (Million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 28,705 | $1,377 | $16,078 |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 26,964 | $1,607 | $13,981 |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 21,394 | $954 | $7,893 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 20,400 | $872 | $7,786 |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing | 11,734 | $656 | $6,341 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 25,652 | $994 | $5,566 |
| 313 | Textile Mills | 25,509 | $791 | $5,102 |
| 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 5,907 | $340 | $5,025 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 17,222 | $537 | $4,308 |
| 335 | Electrical Equipment Appliance and Component Manufacturing | 11,758 | $489 | $4,077 |
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 South Carolina.
Mapped ITP State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of ITP activities in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina.
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 South Carolina:
- Denotes ESAs on map above
Spartanburg, SC
11/14/2007
Details
Johnson Controls Incorporated - Oconee
West Union, SC
11/18/2008
Details
Kohler - Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
10/10/2007
Details
Michelin Tire Corp - Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, SC
11/3/2008
Details
Lake City, SC
7/24/2007
Details
Owens Corning - Anderson Plant
Anderson, SC
6/26/2007
Details
Owens Corning - Aiken Plant
Aiken, SC
3/20/2007
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 South Carolina 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
Greenville, SC
Mar-Mac Wire
Mc Bee, SC
Columbia, SC
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 South Carolina'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 South Carolina's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesChemical for Increasing Wood Pulping Yield: ChemStone OAE-11, Chemstone
Greenville, SC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 3.65 MB)
ChemStone RBS400, Chemstone
Greenville, SC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 3.65 MB)
Removal of Bark from Whole Logs, Morgan Industries, Inc.
Lexington, SC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
(PDF 148 KB)
E SMARRT: Energy Saving Melting and Revert Reduction Technology, Advanced Technology Institute
Charleston, SC
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Active
(PDF 602 KB)
Hydride Fuel Cell Mining Vehicles led, Savannah River Technical Center
Aiken, SC
Industry: Mining
Status: Complete
(PDF 468 KB)
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
Georgia Institute of Technology
Director: Bill Meffert
Phone: (404) 894-3844
Email: bill.meffert@innovate.gatech.edu
North Carolina State University
Director: Dr. James W. Leach
Phone: (919) 515-5228
Fax: (919) 515-7968
Email: leach@eos.ncsu.edu
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in South Carolina
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Director: John Irion
Phone: (803) 252-6976
Fax: (803) 254-8512
Email: jirion@scmep.org
Web Site: http://www.scmep.org
Source: http://blue.nist.gov/centers/SC
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
Mitch Perkins, Director of the State Energy Program
1201 Main Street
Suite 430
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-737-9822
Fax: 803-737-9846
Additional Resources
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for South Carolina
http://aceee.org/energy/state/southcarolina/sc_index.htm
List of Fortune 500 Companies in SC:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/states/SC.html
For more information, contact the EERE Information Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter/