The MSU Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) provides no-cost energy, productivity and waste assessments to more than 30 small- and medium-sized manufacturers and commercial buildings while strengthening the energy and manufacturing workforce by training up to 30 students.
Kristen Cetin, ITAC director and Red Cedar Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MSU, responds to company assessment requests by assembling a team and scheduling a site visit. During the site visit, the team learns about the company’s systems and energy consumption and follows up with a detailed report, including recommendations for quantifiable energy savings and payback periods that help the company justify implementation.
The center also focuses on preparing students to meet the needs of these employers. Students develop leadership, problem-solving and communication skills and participate in research related to ITAC efforts.