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Advanced Manufacturing Office Activities in North Carolina
Mapped AMO State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of AMO activities in North 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 AMO activities (Energy Savings Assessments, Industrial Assessment Centers, Events and Trainings, and AMO Partner Projects) in North Carolina.
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.
- No project award for this state
R&D Projects and Successes
- Denotes Projects on map above
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 North Carolina's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesImproved Wood Properties Through Genetic Manipulation, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Active
Details
R&D Projects
Crude Glycerol as Cost-Effective Fuel for Combined Heat and Power to Replace Fossil Fuels
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Energy Intensive Processes
Status: Active
Details
Highly Energy Efficient Directed Green Liquor Utilization (D-GLU)
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Active
Details
Nanostructured Materials for Renewable Energy, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Nanomanufacturing
Status: Active
Details
Performance and Value of CAD-Deficient Pine, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Pine Gene Discovery Project, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Preventing Strength Loss of Unbleached Kraft Fiber, North Carolina State University Department of Wood and Paper Science
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Influence of Surface and Subsurface Tillage on Soil Physical Properties and Soil/Plant Relationships of Planted Loblolly Pine, Forest Nutrition Cooperative, Department of Forestry North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Mechatronic Design and Waste Paper Sorting System Control for Efficient Recycling, North Carolina State University Department of Wood and Paper Science
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
MicroCure™ Variable Frequency Microwave Furnace, Lambda Technologies Inc.
Morrisville, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
A Device for Efficiently and Uniformly Drying Nonwoven Materials Using Microwave Energy, Freudenberg Nonwovens
Durham, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Detection and Removal of Molten Salts, SELEE Corporation
Hendersonville, NC
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Micell Dry-Cleaning Technology, Micell
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Chemicals
Status: Complete
Details
Directed Green Liquor Utilization (D-GLU) Pulping, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Exploiting Genetic Variation of Fiber Components and Morphology in Juvenile Loblolly Pine, International Paper Company
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Raleigh, NC
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Selective Adsorption of Metal Salts from Molten Aluminum
Hendersonville, NC
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Creep Resistant Zinc Alloy Development, International Lead Zinc Research Organization
Research Triangle Park, NC
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Processing Electric Arc Furnace Dust into Saleable Chemical Products, Drinkard Metalox, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Industry: Metal Casting
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 North Carolina:
- Denotes Large Plant Assessments (ESAs) on map above
Canton, NC
8/28/2007
Details
Evergreen Packaging
Canton, NC
3/29/2011
Elementis Chromium - Castle-Hayne
Castle Hayne, NC
8/12/2008
Elementis Chromium - Castle-Hayne
Castle Hayne, NC
2/17/2009
Coca-Cola - Snyder Production Center
Charlotte, NC
3/2/2009
Details
Gerdau Ameristeel - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
4/25/2007
Details
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Fayetteville, NC
5/12/2009
Details
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Fayetteville, NC
7/13/2010
Perdue Farms - Lewiston Plant
Lewiston Woodville, NC
10/14/2008
Maxton, NC
10/21/2009
3M - Pittsboro
Moncure, NC
6/21/2010
GlaxoSmithKline - Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park, NC
4/10/2006
Details
Kapstone Kraft
Roanoke Rapids, NC
8/15/2007
Details
Kapstone Kraft
Roanoke Rapids, NC
12/18/2007
Details
Kapstone Kraft
Roanoke Rapids, NC
4/15/2008
Details
Bombardier Recreational Products - Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine, NC
5/19/2009
Details
Bombardier Recreational Products - Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine, NC
4/20/2009
Details
Smithfield Foods - Tar Heel
Tar Heel, NC
3/16/2009
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 North Carolina 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
Pinetops, NC
10/7/2010
Acucote
Graham, NC
3/4/2009
Ann's House of Nuts
Robersonville, NC
12/7/2011
B/E Aerospace
Winston Salem, NC
10/20/2010
Becton-Dickinson
Durham, NC
11/18/2011
Besam Entrance Solutions
Monroe, NC
5/17/2011
Caterpillar Precision Seals
Franklin, NC
5/14/2010
Diebold
Lexington, NC
4/21/2011
Eaton
Kings Mountain, NC
5/10/2011
FCC
Laurinburg, NC
6/20/2011
Flambeau Airmold
Roanoke Rapids, NC
4/8/2010
Forbo Siegling
Huntersville, NC
5/4/2010
Gilbarco
Greensboro, NC
12/21/2010
Gilkey Lumber
Rutherfordton, NC
12/13/2011
Conover, NC
5/20/2009
Graphic Packaging
Charlotte, NC
3/7/2011
Gulistan Carpet
Aberdeen, NC
8/9/2011
Harborlite
Youngsville, NC
5/19/2010
Haynes Wire
Mountain Home, NC
5/21/2009
Hospira
Clayton, NC
4/3/2009
Interroll Corp
Wilmington, NC
7/14/2009
Jeld-Wen
Marion, NC
7/29/2010
Jeld-Wen
Marion, NC
3/16/2011
Kidde Fire Fighting
Angier, NC
5/5/2010
Legrand / Pass & Seymour
Concord, NC
5/18/2011
Lenox China
Kinston, NC
12/7/2010
Lexington Furniture
Hildebran, NC
10/6/2011
Mother Murphy's Flavors
Greensboro, NC
1/13/2010
Tarboro, NC
5/3/2011
Railroad Friction
Rowland, NC
7/14/2011
Robert Bosch Tool Corp
Lincolnton, NC
1/7/2010
Sherwin Williams
Greensboro, NC
3/17/2010
Shurtape
Hickory, NC
12/15/2010
Textron
Charlotte, NC
6/6/2011
Trion
Sanford, NC
6/30/2011
West Pharmaceuticals
Kinston, NC
8/16/2011
Williamston Yarns
Williamston, NC
2/18/2011
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 North Carolina's past training events:
- Denotes Events on map above
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina:
Compressed Air System Modifications Improve Efficiency at a Plastics Blow Molding Plant (Southeastern Container)
Southeastern Container
Enka, NC
Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand
Davidson, NC
Plant Utility Improvements Increase Profits and Productivity at a Clothing Manufacturing Complex (MJ Soffe)
MJ Soffe
Fayetteville, NC
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.
North Carolina State University
Director: Dr. Herbert M. Eckerlin
Phone: (919) 515-5227
Fax: (919) 515-7968
Email: eckerlin@eos.ncsu.edu
Web Site: http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/Centers/IAC/index.html
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in North Carolina
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.
North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Director: Phil Mintz
Phone: (336) 202-8256
Email: phil_mintz@ncsu.edu
Web Site: http://www.ies.ncsu.edu
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 North Carolina.
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)
North Carolina State Energy Office
Ward Lenz
Director
Department of Administration
State Energy Office
1340 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1340
Phone: (919) 733-1889
Fax: (919) 733-2953
Email: wlenz@nccommerce.com
Web Site: http://www.nccommerce.com/energy
About North Carolina Industry
North Carolina has a total of 9.5 million residents and ranks 9th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $380.6 billion. In 2009, North Carolina ranked 16th in the nation’s industrial energy consumption at 546.7 trillion Btu and 23rd in the nation’s industrial natural gas consumption at 84.4 trillion Btu.
North Carolina’s leading industries (by total value of shipments) include Chemical Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, and Beverage and Tobacco Product 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
North Carolina At a Glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2010 Population (Million) | 9.5 |
| 2010 GDP (Billion) | $380.6 |
| GDP Rank | 9 |
Energy Statistics (2)  | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 2,545.4 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 546.7 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 16 |
| Total Industrial GDP 2009 (Thousand) | $95,834,000.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity (Btu/GDP) | 5,704.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity Rank | 40 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use 2009 (Trillion Btu)* | 265.8 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use Rank | 14 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 84.4 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 23 |
| View state rankings | |
| * Total industrial electricity use reflects industrial retail electricity sales and electrical system energy losses. | |
Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in North Carolina
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 546.7 | 560.4 |
| 2008 | 624.4 | 613.3 |
| 2007 | 643.3 | 636.5 |
| 2006 | 679.5 | 635.0 |
| 2005 | 695.3 | 637.0 |
| 2004 | 711.4 | 656.0 |
| 2003 | 712.5 | 638.6 |
| 2002 | 724.3 | 640.6 |
| 2001 | 758.4 | 642.2 |
| 2000 | 809.4 | 678.9 |
Top Industries in North Carolina
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 53,690 | 91,405 | $1,703,341 | $1,255,062 | $11,475,814 | $379,882 | $8,486,185 | $19,935,071 |
| 337 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 36,610 | 52,108 | $1,121,501 | $781,756 | $2,528,238 | $48,256 | $2,436,558 | $5,062,908 |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 35,596 | 42,687 | $2,041,318 | $984,623 | $18,814,801 | $1,074,970 | $24,718,778 | $43,652,197 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 33,898 | 50,265 | $1,455,244 | $871,501 | $3,889,143 | $143,192 | $4,362,095 | $8,326,941 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 29,562 | 34,810 | $1,281,141 | $659,386 | $4,907,054 | $292,936 | $4,222,775 | $9,147,997 |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 28,632 | 41,325 | $1,150,594 | $712,871 | $4,239,558 | $302,883 | $3,757,479 | $8,117,298 |
| 313 | Textile Mills | 25,617 | 40,718 | $840,123 | $577,143 | $3,513,804 | $141,875 | $2,755,614 | $6,351,556 |
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 23,964 | 32,304 | $1,158,945 | $744,634 | $7,011,109 | $190,911 | $3,141,985 | $10,252,088 |
| 321 | Wood Product Manufacturing | 18,746 | 28,617 | $629,349 | $410,653 | $2,249,607 | $74,571 | $1,501,153 | $3,834,657 |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 15,918 | 17,508 | $900,764 | $375,341 | $3,892,074 | $179,113 | $4,752,793 | $8,552,044 |
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 NC:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/states/NC.html
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for North Carolina:
http://www.aceee.org/sector/state-policy/north-carolina