Industrial Assessment Center Tools and Publications

The IAC Database

Read our new report and case studies on Improving Energy Efficiency at U.S. Plastics Manufacturing Plants and learn the results of IAC plant assessments at 11 plastics manufacturing plants. By implementing IAC recommendations, many of these companies have improved energy efficiency and productivity. These proven measures could also help your company increase efficiency to manage rising energy costs and maintain competitiveness.

The IAC Database can help you to improve your plant's energy efficiency. A rich source of information, the database contains the actual results of more than 13,000 assessments conducted by the program since 1980.

Detailed data, available by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), includes fuel type, base plant energy consumption, and recommended energy efficiency improvements. Projected energy savings, cost savings, implementation cost, and simple payback are provided for each recommended measure.

Manuals and technical documents are provided. The database can be downloaded in various formats.

You can view these publications as fully-formatted documents with graphics (Adobe PDF). Download Adobe Reader.

IAC Fact Sheet

Technical Assistance for Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers (PDF 410 KB).

Case Studies

IAC case studies are detailed summaries that describe IAC assessments and recommendations for small and mid-sized manufacturing plants. Read the IAC case studies to learn about the efficiency opportunities available.

Improving Energy Efficiency at U.S. Plastics Manufacturing Plants: Summary Report and Case Studies (see the full report and 11 plastics industry case studies)
Coating Technology: Metal Finishing Plant Implements 100% of Recommendations (PDF 86 KB)
Cooper Cameron: An Oilfield Equipment Maker Implements All Recommendations (PDF 86 KB)
Dickten & Masch: Energy Assessment Finds Potential Savings for Plastics Manufacturer (PDF 87 KB)
Dura Automotive Systems: Industrial Energy Assessment Finds Significant Savings (PDF 86 KB)
Intier Automotive: Automotive Equipment Maker Implements Big Energy Saving Recommendation (PDF 83 KB)
Lockheed Martin: Industrial Energy Assessment Finds Potential Savings from Aircraft Assembly Company (PDF 84 KB)
Metzeler: An Automotive Door Seal Maker Implements IAC Recommendations for Energy Dollar Savings (PDF 86 KB)
Odwalla Juice: Industrial Energy Assessment Finds Valuable Large Savings for Citrus Juice Maker Company (PDF 86 KB)
Polymetallurgical Corporation: Metals Manufacturer Implements 100% of Recommendations (PDF 87 KB)
Virco: Industrial Energy Assessment Finds Potential Savings from Education and Commercial Furniture (PDF 84 KB)

Presentations

The following presentations describe how DOE is working with small to medium plants to save energy and money through Save Energy Now. These presentations were delivered at the NPE 2006 International Plastics Showcase, a premier forum for plastics industry professionals. PowerPoint is needed to view these files.

U.S. Department of Energy: Save Energy Now, Paul Scheihing, U.S. DOE (PPT 4.29 MB)
Plant Energy Assessment, Wexco Corporation, Peter Jones, Wexco (PPT 528 KB)
Hybrid Hydraulics for the Plastics Industry, All World Machinery (PPT 3.1 MB)