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Advanced Manufacturing Office Activities in Alabama
Mapped AMO State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of AMO activities in Alabama. 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 AMO activities (Energy Savings Assessments, Industrial Assessment Centers, Events and Trainings, and AMO Partner Projects) in Alabama.
AMO Project Award
AMO provided seed funding to 23 awardees for the development and delivery of industrial energy efficiency programs at the state and regional levels. These projects are aimed at delivering assessments, trainings, and technical resources to manufacturers to achieve significant reductions in industrial energy intensity.
R&D Projects and Successes
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In order to meet the challenges of improving energy efficiency, the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) 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 Alabama's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesLost Foam Casting Technology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Casting Engineering Laboratory
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Success through Partnership: Lost Foam, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
R&D Projects
Reduction of Metal Oxide to Metal Using Ionic Liquids
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Active
Details
Low-Emissions Burner Technology Using Biomass-Derived Liquid Fuels
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: High-Temperature Processing
Status: Active
Details
Control of Growth Efficiency in Young Plantation Loblolly Pine and Sweetgum through Irrigation and Fertigation Enhancement of Leaf Carbon Gain, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Effect of Casting Conditions, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Electrochemical and Integrated Process Opportunities for On-Site/On-Demand Generation of Chlorine Dioxide at Reduced Costs, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Low-Temperature Reduction of Alumina Using Fluorine-Containing Ionic Liquids
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Quantifying and Predicting Wood Quality of Loblolly and Slash Pine Under Intensive Forest Management, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Water Recycling/Removal Using Temperature-Sensitive Hydrogels, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Advanced Lost Foam Casting, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Advanced Steel Casting Technology, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Characterization of Surface Anomalies from Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Indications, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Thin Wall Iron Castings, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Enhanced Inclusion Removal from Steel in the Tundish, University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Industry: Steel
Status: Complete
Details
Large Plant Assessments (ESAs)
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 AMO assessments in Alabama:
- Denotes Large Plant Assessments (ESAs) on map above
Albertville, AL
9/6/2010
Shaw Industries - Plant 65
Andalusia, AL
9/21/2009
Details
Dixie Group - Sturdy Plant (Shaw Industries)
Atmore, AL
5/16/2006
Details
U.S. Pipe- Bessemer Plant
Bessemer, AL
10/14/2008
U.S. Pipe - North Alabama Plant
Birmingham, AL
1/12/2009
Details
Southern Lime Company
Calera, AL
12/19/2006
Details
SCA Tissue North America-Barton Paper Mftg & Converting Mill
Cherokee, AL
4/13/2010
Bowater Incorporated
Coosa Pines, AL
4/26/2010
Rehau Incorporated
Cullman, AL
4/26/2010
3M - Decatur
Decatur, AL
2/26/2007
Details
Daikin America Inc - Decatur
Decatur, AL
8/1/2010
Daikin America Inc - Decatur
Decatur, AL
4/25/2011
Hexcel Corporation
Decatur, AL
7/25/2011
Toray CFA - Decatur
Decatur, AL
8/11/2009
Details
Decatur, AL
5/15/2006
Details
Cemex - Demopolis Cement Plant
Demopolis, AL
11/12/2008
Details
Rock-Tenn Paper
Demopolis, AL
5/5/2009
Details
US Steel Corporation - Fairfield Tubular
Fairfield, AL
6/9/2008
Details
US Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works
Fairfield, AL
6/11/2008
Details
US Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works
Fairfield, AL
10/15/2007
Details
US Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works
Fairfield, AL
12/2/2008
Details
Goodyear Tire & Rubber - Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
2/4/2009
Details
Goodyear Tire & Rubber - Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
2/2/2009
Details
American Proteins Inc.
Hanceville, AL
4/9/2007
Details
Kohler - Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
8/25/2008
Details
Boise Cascade Corporation
Jackson, AL
12/19/2005
Details
Boise Paper LLC
Jackson, AL
11/19/2008
Details
Armstrong World Industries - Mobile Ceiling Plant
Mobile, AL
11/6/2007
Details
Mobile, AL
4/24/2006
Details
UOP LLC - Mobile Plant
Mobile, AL
5/9/2006
Details
UOP LLC - Mobile Plant
Mobile, AL
9/18/2007
Details
Jenkins Brick- Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
8/9/2006
Details
Wise Alloys
Muscle Shoals, AL
5/16/2006
Details
National Gypsum Corporation - Oxford
Oxford, AL
6/17/2009
Alabama River Newsprint
Perdue Hill, AL
4/10/2006
Details
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation - Russellville
Russellville, AL
10/7/2008
Details
Degussa Corporation - Mobile
Theodore, AL
4/4/2006
Details
Nucor Steel- Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
11/11/2008
Medium / Small Plant Assessments (IACs)
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 Alabama for the past two years. A complete collection of all the publicly available assessment and recommendation data is available at the AMO IAC database.
- Denotes Medium / Small Plant Assessments (IACs) on map above
Decatur, AL
11/7/2011
ADTRAN
Huntsville, AL
9/26/2011
Aerospace Coatings
Anniston, AL
10/30/2009
AGC Automotive
Alabaster, AL
6/3/2010
Altec Industries
Birmingham, AL
8/12/2010
Atrion Medical Products
Arab, AL
8/23/2011
BAE Systems
Anniston, AL
10/2/2009
Bridgewater Interiors
Eastaboga, AL
5/25/2010
Candlewick Yarns
Roanoke, AL
6/14/2011
Chowel Weldparts, Inc.
Luverne, AL
8/17/2011
Cox Container
Troy, AL
1/26/2011
CRH
Clanton, AL
9/28/2011
DHS Systems
Tanner, AL
11/9/2011
EBSCO Media
Birmingham, AL
4/29/2010
Federal Mogul
Boaz, AL
2/16/2011
Gates Corporation
Red Bay, AL
3/6/2009
GH Metal Solutions
Fort Payne, AL
3/24/2010
Globe Specialty Metals
Selma, AL
3/30/2011
Grede Castings Integrity
Bessemer, AL
10/13/2010
Columbiana, AL
10/26/2010
Harvest Select Catfish
Uniontown, AL
3/25/2010
Hon
Florence, AL
11/20/2009
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC
Lincoln, AL
3/23/2011
Ineos Nova LLC
Decatur, AL
12/7/2009
ISE Innomotive Systems
Tuscaloosa, AL
3/7/2011
ISP Chemicals LLC
Huntsville, AL
10/20/2010
Johnson Controls Inc.
Cottondale, AL
5/12/2010
Kappler, Inc.
Guntersville, AL
8/15/2011
Lafarge North America
Calera, AL
2/16/2010
Maples Industries
Scottsboro, AL
9/13/2010
Maples Industries Plant 2
Scottsboro, AL
12/21/2009
Max Coating
Birmingham, AL
6/22/2010
McShan Lumber Co.
Mc Shan, AL
6/2/2009
Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery, AL
12/3/2009
Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc.
Sulligent, AL
3/31/2010
Navistar
Huntsville, AL
12/13/2010
Nemak Alabama
Sylacauga, AL
12/15/2010
Neptune Technology Group
Tallassee, AL
4/27/2011
Tuscaloosa, AL
5/18/2011
Olin McIntosh
Mc Intosh, AL
9/14/2011
Recticel
Tuscaloosa, AL
9/23/2011
RockTenn
Athens, AL
10/6/2010
Sanoh
Scottsboro, AL
10/17/2011
Sign Faces, LLC
Birmingham, AL
4/22/2010
SMART Alabama LLC
Luverne, AL
10/16/2009
Southern Tool
Anniston, AL
11/10/2009
Steward Machine Company
Birmingham, AL
6/23/2010
Topre America
Cullman, AL
11/17/2010
Toray Fluorofibers (America) Inc.
Decatur, AL
12/7/2009
Union Foundry
Anniston, AL
4/3/2009
Velcon Filters
Sylacauga, AL
6/2/2011
Vulcan Painters Pinson
Bessemer, AL
8/16/2010
Vulcan Pipe and Steel
Bessemer, AL
12/10/2009
Warren Distribution
Guntersville, AL
9/27/2010
Events and Trainings
The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) 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 Alabama's past training events:
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Technical Resources
AMO provides information on upcoming energy efficiency events and trainings, case studies on replicable industrial energy efficiency projects, and contact information for Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers, and Regional Clean Energy Application Centers.
Case Studies in Alabama
Each year AMO develops new case studies on research, development and demonstration projects; energy assessments; the use of AMO tools and training; and leveraging of AMO partner resources for energy efficiency project implementation. The case studies are developed jointly with AMO's industrial partners. The following is a list of the case studies in Alabama:
Control Scheme Modifications Increase Efficiency of Steam Generation System at ExxonMobil Gas Plant
ExxonMobil
Mobile, AL
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
There are 26 Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), sponsored by AMO, located at universities across the U.S. IACs provide no-cost energy assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers within a 150-mile radius. Additionally, they provide industrial assessment and energy management systems training for the next generation of energy engineers.
University of Alabama
Director: Dr. Keith A. Woodbury
Phone: (205) 348-1647
Fax: (205) 348-6419
Email: woodbury@me.ua.edu
Web Site: http://www.iac.ua.edu/
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Alabama
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a not-for-profit network of businesses and manufacturing specialists, with almost 60 MEP centers across the nation. Funded by state, local, and private organizations, and in partnership with the IACs, they provide a variety of services to U.S. industry, including process improvements, innovation strategies, and green manufacturing techniques.
Alabama Technology Network
President: Mike Bailey
Phone: (205) 943-4808
Email: mbailey@atn.org
Web Site: http://www.atn.org/
Clean Energy Regional Application Centers
Formerly the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs), the eight Clean Energy Application Centers across the U.S. promote CHP, waste heat recovery and other clean energy technologies and practices. They provide regional assistance for specific projects, including market assessments, targeted education and outreach, and technical assistance.
Southeast Clean Energy Application Center
Co-director: Pedro Mago
Phone: (662) 325-6602
Email: mago@me.msstate.edu
Web Site: http://www.southeastcleanenergy.org/
Southeast Clean Energy Application Center
Co-director: Steve Kalland
Phone: (919) 513-1896
Email: steve_kalland@ncsu.edu
Web Site: http://www.southeastcleanenergy.org/
State Incentives and Resource 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 Alabama.
State Incentive Handbooks
AMO has created handbooks of available resources and incentives for industrial energy efficiency implementation organized by system for each of the 50 states.
Resource Fact Sheets
AMO developed 50 resource fact sheets that identify local, regional, state, and utility organizations in each state that can serve as partners working together with manufacturers to advance industrial energy efficiency.
Contacts
DOE Contacts
DOE Headquarters Contact
Sandy Glatt
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, Colorado 80401
Phone: (720) 356-1544
Email: sandy.glatt@go.doe.gov
DOE Project Contact
Jamey Evans
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (720) 356-1536
Email: jamey.evans@go.doe.gov
State Contact(s)
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
Heather Goggin
Program Manager, Energy Division
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, Alabama 36103
Phone: (334) 242-5330
Fax: (334) 242-0552
Email: heather.goggin@adeca.alabama.gov
Web Site: http://www.adeca.state.al.us/C3/IEEP/default.aspx
About Alabama Industry
Alabama has a total of 4.8 million residents and ranks 26th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $154.1 billion. In 2009, Alabama ranked 9th in the nation’s industrial energy consumption at 788.5 trillion Btu and 12th in the nation’s industrial natural gas consumption at 160 trillion Btu.
Alabama’s leading industries (by total value of shipments) include Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Food Manufacturing. Information on the state’s top industries is displayed in the table below, which can be sorted based on number of employees, production workers’ hours, and payroll, among other categories.
The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) is providing funding for the development and delivery of industrial energy efficiency programs implemented on a local, state or regional level. These projects are delivering Save Energy Now resources to reduce industrial energy intensity in the states. AMO has 23 total active state and regional projects that are impacting 36 states across the U.S. Learn More
Alabama At a Glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2010 Population (Million) | 4.8 |
| 2010 GDP (Billion) | $154.1 |
| GDP Rank | 26 |
Energy Statistics (2)  | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 1,906.8 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 788.5 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 9 |
| Total Industrial GDP 2009 (Thousand) | $37,644,000.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity (Btu/GDP) | 20,946.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity Rank | 6 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use 2009 (Trillion Btu)* | 311.8 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use Rank | 8 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 160.0 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 12 |
| View state rankings | |
| * Total industrial electricity use reflects industrial retail electricity sales and electrical system energy losses. | |
Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in Alabama
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 788.5 | 560.4 |
| 2008 | 943.8 | 613.3 |
| 2007 | 940.6 | 636.5 |
| 2006 | 964.4 | 635.0 |
| 2005 | 966.9 | 637.0 |
| 2004 | 988.6 | 656.0 |
| 2003 | 918.2 | 638.6 |
| 2002 | 895.5 | 640.6 |
| 2001 | 887.9 | 642.2 |
| 2000 | 1,016.0 | 678.9 |
Top Industries in Alabama
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Number of Employees | Production Workers' Hours (1,000) | Annual Payroll ($1,000) | Production Workers' Wages ($1,000) | Total Cost of Materials ($1,000) | Total Capital Expenditures ($1,000) | Value Added ($1,000) | Total Value of Shipments ($1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 39,010 | 54,644 | $2,017,623 | $1,266,908 | $15,582,429 | $667,276 | $6,642,887 | $22,151,368 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 29,195 | 50,248 | $858,468 | $622,868 | $6,049,719 | $280,991 | $3,919,333 | $9,932,542 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 21,778 | 30,879 | $898,000 | $539,296 | $2,316,236 | $107,402 | $2,386,209 | $4,833,218 |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 15,566 | 24,495 | $659,945 | $480,588 | $1,975,019 | $135,390 | $1,915,366 | $3,942,980 |
| 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 14,882 | 25,428 | $753,979 | $538,850 | $5,506,303 | $396,572 | $2,640,391 | $8,301,243 |
| 321 | Wood Product Manufacturing | 12,567 | 19,793 | $401,968 | $287,886 | $1,403,331 | $46,408 | $966,506 | $2,419,280 |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 11,748 | 12,913 | $601,387 | $221,965 | $1,448,706 | $124,056 | $1,934,460 | $3,402,056 |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing | 11,710 | 20,306 | $733,713 | $562,665 | $3,707,779 | $198,892 | $3,988,638 | $7,718,266 |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 10,146 | 13,957 | $622,619 | $375,742 | $5,273,619 | $348,084 | $4,910,144 | $10,295,540 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 9,921 | 13,955 | $428,871 | $254,315 | $1,855,921 | $61,706 | $1,288,523 | $3,217,619 |
Note: The data included in this table is from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Manufactures, except for years that end in "2" or "7", when data from its more comprehensive Economic Census is reported.
Additional Resources
List of Fortune 500 Companies in AL:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/states/AL.html
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for Alabama:
http://www.aceee.org/sector/state-policy/alabama