Our Mission
The Industrial Assessment Center is a nationwide program sponsored by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office. Our mission is to provide technology, system and productivity based recommendations that increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and provide financial benefits for small and medium sized manufacturers. The overarching goal is to educate and train the next generation of energy and productive capacity experts. The Center conducts energy, waste and productivity assessments through one-day site visits at no cost to the facility.
Rocky Mountain IAC Mines
Rocky Mountain IAC Red Rocks
Our Scope
The Rocky Mountain IAC team serves the state of Colorado and surrounding areas. The Center is a collaboration between the Colorado School or Mines and Red Rocks Community College, drawing from both campuses for students to train and faculty and staff to support the mission. The scope of topics we cover includes:
– Energy and Water Savings
– Renewable Energy
– Smart Manufacturing
– Energy Management
– Cyber Security
– Resilience Planning
– Decarbonization
– Electrification
2024 Accomplishments
- Completed 48 assessment on-site visits to date
- 66 students trained by the RM IAC
- Provided 156 Recommendations to clients
- $60,000 average recommendation savings per assessment
- 0.21+ Trillion BTU in Energy Savings
- $2.25+ million in Cost Savings per recommendations
- 47.3% Implementation Rate for recommendations
Amii scans the blueprints
Jack places sensors
Corina boots up the data loggers
Noah inspects windows
Upcoming MILESTONES
The Rocky Mountain Industrial Assessment Center aims to complete 6 Commercial & 16 Manufacturing Assessments in 2025. We will provide over 2000 hours worth of training and help interested students obtain Department of Energy Certifications.