About Industrial Energy Systems
Industrial systems are found in all industries and are used in a wide variety of applications. These systems are highly energy-intensive, so improving their efficiency and performance can yield large energy and cost savings for U.S. manufacturing.
The Industrial Energy Systems Subprogram fosters industry partnerships to help identify priority R&D needs for technology that can reduce and/or recover energy losses. These priorities are compared to DOE's energy system analyses to develop an R&D portfolio of projects that are cost-shared with industry. In addition, we develop and maintain software tools to help plants recognize opportunities to improve energy system efficiency.
Many tools and publications are available to help plants save energy and improve performance today. For example, the Energy Savers Web site is available, and the ITP BestPractices Subprogram provides software tools and training. By working with the Industries of the Future, investing in technology R&D, and conducting energy use analyses (including detailed energy use and loss footprints), the Industrial Energy Systems Subprogram aims to help U.S. industry achieve energy, environmental, and economic benefits.
We provide resources that help manufacturing plants reduce and recover energy losses from the following energy systems:
ITP also promotes energy savings in the industries that support manufacturing as suppliers, downstream processors, or through other essential functions.
ITP and the DOE Golden Field Office manage the activities and projects undertaken by the Industrial Energy Systems Subprogram:
- Conduct analyses to identify the best opportunities for energy savings
- Foster the formation of collaborative R&D partnerships and share costs for qualified projects
- Maintain a balanced R&D portfolio and involve industry in technical portfolio reviews
- Demonstrate, validate, and showcase R&D results
- Provide tools, training, and other resources to boost energy efficiency and productivity today
- Coordinate with other government offices
- Serve as good stewards of public resources