BestPractices, a program of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP), works with industry to identify plant-wide opportunities for energy savings and process efficiency. Through the implementation of new technologies and systems improvements, companies across the United States are achieving immediate savings results. We invite you to get involved in BestPractices so your company can join the ranks of forward-thinking U.S. industrial manufacturers who are saving energy and money, reducing pollution and emissions, and increasing productivity right now.

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Solicitations

Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) awards cost-shared funding for R&D projects through a competitive solicitation process. Projects are performed by collaborative partnerships and must address industry-specified priorities. In this way, ITP maintains a balanced portfolio of R&D projects that will help realize national goals for energy and the environment.

Calendar

11/08/04	Pumping System Assessment- Medford, OR
11/09/04- 11/11/04	Process Heating Specialist Qualification- Downey, CA

October 27, 2004
Steam System Assessment Tool Upgrade Now Available!

Download the enhanced and improved version of DOE's popular Steam System Assessment Tool (SSAT). Version 2.0.0 includes several major improvements and corrections to the original SSAT Version 1.0.0.

October 21, 2004
Process Heating Specialist Qualification Workshop Coming in November
Register now for November training in Downey, CA!
Details.

September 24, 2004
Pumping Systems Specialist Qualification Workshop Coming in October
Register now for October training in Charlotte, NC!
Details.

September 20, 2004
Forging Plant Uses PWA to Find Nearly $800,000 in Potential Annual Savings
While converting to lean manufacturing, Jernberg Industries conducted a plant-wide assessment at a forging plant. Seven projects were identified that could yield annual savings of $791,000.
Details.

September 08, 2004
Chemical Plant Finds Potential for Nearly $7.7 Million in Annual Savings
Pinch analysis on major production processes at a Rohm and Haas chemical plant helped find several potential projects that could yield annual savings totaling 2.2 million MMBtu and almost $7.7 million.
Details.