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♦Implementation Grant Funding Now Open♦
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received IAC or Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership assessments between 2018 and 2024, can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations up 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per manufacturer. The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.*Explore Grant program, for full qualification and selection details.
Welcome to the Wichita State University Industrial Training and Assessment Center
The Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) at Oklahoma State University and Wichita State University helps small to medium-sized manufacturers reduce energy and waste, while increasing productivity. Funded by the US Department of Energy, our team provides expert assessments and training.
What is ITAC
ITAC provides energy-efficiency services to small and medium-sized manufacturers across the United States. Our Wichita State University team conducts free on-site assessments to identify opportunities for energy conservation, waste reduction, and productivity improvements. We collaborate closely with Oklahoma State University, where Dr. Hitesh Vora leads a team of faculty and students. At Wichita State, our team includes Dr. Mehmet Bayram Yildirim, Dr. Deepak Gupta, and a group of six to ten students from Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. programs working with us at any given time.
Benefits of ITAC?
- Energy savings and improved energy intensity
- Introduction to latest technologies
- Hands-on training for engineering students
- No-cost assessments for eligible manufacturers
Our Impact
