June 2, 2010 Michaela Martin, P.E. Is the American workforce prepared to transition to a low-carbon economy? Experts offered their insights at a recent Capitol Hill briefing, "Efficient America: Greening the Industrial Workforce."

1. DOE’s Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Program “Greening the Industrial Workforce”Alliance to Save Energy Educational Seminar Series June 2, 2010 Michaela Martin, P.E. Oak Ridge National Laboratory

3. Workforce Development Challenges The need for skill developmentof both new and incumbent workers in the field of energy management. The aging of the workforcein the industry and imminent retirement of a large segment of incumbent workers. The need for both conventional and new approaches to education and training. DOE’s Industrial Assessment Centers have been meeting these challenges for many years…

4. Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) Since 1977, the IAC’s has offered university-based technical assistance for small- and medium-sized manufacturers Assessments are performed by local teams of engineering faculty and students from 26 participating universities. IAC teams are comprised of engineering students led by senior engineering faculty (most of whom are registered professional engineers). Eligible Plants - Annual Energy Costs < $ 3 Million - Gross Sales < $100 Million - No. Employees < 500 - No In-house Energy Staff - Are Within 150 Miles of a Center

5. Industrial Assessment Centers Completed over 14,500 assessments at U.S. manufacturing plants, providing nearly 110,000 cost saving recommendations for saving energy, minimizing waste and improving productivity, since 1977. Currently conduct approximately 300 to 400 assessments per year across the U.S. Each center currently conducts 15 – 20 assessments per year in their region, but capacity exists to significantly increase workload, if needed. Identify an average energy cost savings of $175,000 - $200,000 per plant visited, with a 35% - 45% implementation rate. Are considered to be regional hubs for energy expertise in both industrial and buildings sectors. Centers are partnered closely with their state energy offices, utilities, local industries, and other energy organizations. Centers conduct webinars and local training workshops for end-users, consultants, Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (NIST-MEPs).

6. IAC Alumni are the Nation’s Premier Talent in Industrial Energy Efficiency:Part of the New Green Work Force 2,840 students trained On average, 50% - 60% pursue energy-related careers upon graduation 100 – 160 students departing each year Engineering fields including Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical; some Business school participants, also Student status: Undergraduates – 70%, Graduates – 30% Average time spent in IAC: 18 months

7. IAC Program and Workforce Development100 – 160 trained engineers each year Source: www.iacforum.org

8. Greening the Industrial Workforce The IAC Difference Hands-on training in diagnostics, data collection, and analysis of energy savings opportunities Opportunities to conduct research and author publications related to technical needs and challenges of industry clients Exposure to a wide range of industries, energy systems and solutions Interactions with plant staff, utility representatives and equipment vendors OSU students team at Bama – biscuit manufacturing plant for McDonalds Dayton engineers listening to a plant staff member discuss plant operations

9. Greening the Industrial Workforce The IAC Difference Direct experience implementing U.S., state and local energy policies Work in a consulting-office structure/environment, while completing undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees Expedited ability to obtain professional licensure and certification Experience high-demand by recruiters from industry, consulting organizations, utilities, and ESCOs University of Louisiana IAC student team on an oil platform in the Gulf University of Michigan IAC student team conducting an IAC assessment

10. Greening the Industrial Workforce The IAC Difference "We get a real world perspective of a variety of industries. We learn about conservation and things companies need to do to save energy and money.” –Andrew Hanegan, Texas A&M IAC An IAC student engineer uses an infrared gun at a manufacturing plant IAC student engineers looking at HVAC equipment at a manufacturing plant

12. Ross DiLiegro is one of many IAC alumni with ERS, Inc.

16. IAC Profiles West Virginia University Director: Dr. B. Gopalakrishnan, PE, CEM Assistant Director:Dr. Wafik Iskander Research Focus:Industrial Energy Utilization and Waste Reduction, Industrial Productivity Enhancement, Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, Concurrent Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Facilities Planning and Material Handling, Green Buildings Achievements and Awards: 2005 IAC Center of Excellence, EERE Save Energy Now Award 2006, US DOE Governors’ Award for Excellence in Industrial Energy Efficiency 2009, West Virginia Division of Energy Energy Champion and Saver Awards in 2008 and 2010 Distinguished Alumnae:Nasr Alkadi, Ph.D. 2007, formerly with General Motors, now on staff at ORNL, Deepak Gupta, Ph.D. 2007, Assistant Professor at South East Missouri State University From Left to Right: Samhita, Kartik, Nishit, Krishna, Anne, Ruben, Dr. Gopala (Director), Dr. Iskander (Asst. Director), Senthil, Phani, Seyed, Dayakar

18. Evaluated opportunities in the UK energy performance contracting market as research for MBA from Oxford University

20. Over 11 years of experience in energy efficiency

21. Performed over 500 detailed HVAC energy assessments

24. Eger’s focus is on energy use & carbon reduction for the city’s operations & the surrounding region.

26. Cascade Energy focuses on reducing energy costs and increasing productivity in industrial facilities

27. Specializations include Energy Efficiency Training, Industrial Efficiency Program Implementation and Energy Efficiency Research

29. More Information on IAC Alumni The IAC Forum Website: (www.iacforum.org) Established in 2001 Convenient way to communicate and share ideas with students and alumni Central location for recruiters Student participation metrics The IAC LinkedIn Group: Established in 2008 To promote & develop the professional work of IAC students and alumni viasocial networking

30. Quotes from Departing Students “My IAC experience was excellent and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It helped me determine that I wanted my career path in energy engineering.” – David Lippe, Bradley University IAC “A tremendous opportunity for anyone entering the Energy Management field. It’s a program that offers immense experience for an incoming undergrad or grad student to gain practical understanding of manufacturing processes.” – Vijay Srinivasachari, Colorado State IAC “Thank you for this program. It introduced me not only to the energy problems our country is facing but also the solutions and the potential for reducing foreign energy dependence even further.” – Paul Gordon, University of Delaware IAC “If the energy field is something you are interested in, you will not find a better experience than with the IAC! ” – Bryan Haney, University of Delaware IAC

31. Thank You! Michaela Martin, PE Commercial, Residential and Industrial Energy Efficiency Oak Ridge National Laboratory