Texas A&M Industrial Training and Assessment Center

Welcome to the Texas A&M Industrial Training and Assessment Center

About Us

The Texas A&M Industrial Training & Assessment Center (ITAC) at has been serving the central and east Texas communities since 1977, completing over 900 assessments. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, we are a team of professional staff and trained students that conduct free assessments for mid-sized industries to help them stay competitive through the reduction of energy costs. The mission of The Texas A&M Industrial Training and Assessment Center is to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers

Request an Assessment! Funding Opportunities Guide to Grant Programs

Our Goals

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Increase energy efficiency, maximize productivity, and minimize waste.

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Train engineering students with professional skills in these areas.

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Help address energy related technology and research challenges.

 

Our Impact 

Benefits to Industry:

  • Significant savings to qualifying companies.
  • The ITAC projects annual savings of over $100,000 per year.
  • Valuable tool for any industrial manufacturing site to stay competitive in today’s market.
  • Independent energy assessment reports uninfluenced by the desire to generate sales or consulting opportunities.

Benefits to Students:

  • Train the next generation of energy engineering experts and leaders.
  • Practical training in energy, productivity, and waste assessment tools and techniques.
  • Competitive advantage in the job market.
  • The ITAC produces graduates who enjoy high job placement and fulfilling careers in these fields.

 

Guide to Grant Programs

Three grant eligibility requirements can be determined using either the last completed fiscal year or the year in which the assessment was completed (if different)

Annual Gross Sales* 

  • Few than $100M
  • Based on the manufacturing firm/entity

Number of Employees

  • Fewer than 500
  • Based on the facility/plant site

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  • Between $100K – $3.5M
  • Based on the manufacturing firm/entity

*If the manufacturer/facility is an individual LLC that pays separate taxes from the parent company, then eligibility is based on the LLC.

 

ITAC Implementation Grants Program Process







1.
Receive a Free Qualified Assessment Small- to medium-sized manufacturer receives an energy assessment from a qualified assessor (ITAC, CHP/Onsite Energy TAP, or third-party* assessor)




2.
Implement Recommended Improvements Manufacturers implement recommended energy-saving improvements to reduce energy consumption and costs




3.
Receive Financial Incentives Manufacturers may qualify for financial incentives or rebates to offset the cost of implementing energy-saving improvements






*DOE cannot guarantee that third-party assessments will be free