The Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) is a Department of Energy Program that has been training energy experts for the last 30 years. However, the IAC is more than an energy program; it is also a workforce development program that serves to fulfill the majority of the spectrum for a new energy workforce. Through partnerships with 26 universities across the nation, the IAC produces a steady stream of outstanding energy-savvy engineers ready for careers including project engineering and management, product research and development, energy consulting and engineering services, energy-related design and construction, training and outreach, and energy policy. Employers of IAC graduates also cover the full-spectrum of the energy industry, including: utilities, ESCOs, product manufacturers, NGO’s, consulting and construction firms, educational institutions and research organizations.

The IAC Forum Student and Alumni website provides a convenient way for all current and past IAC program participants to communicate and share ideas with each other. This website also serves as the central location for recruiters and those companies seeking IAC energy experts to connect with current students and alumni.

Information will be updated continuously, so log-in often. This is a tool for all IAC students and alumni to use and it can only be improved through your feedback. Please take a moment to browse and comment on how you think the site can be more helpful.

The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is a North American nonprofit organization that works with its members to promote energy-efficient products, technologies and services.

DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Energy Pathfinder is a new blog discussing the managerial issues surrounding industrial energy efficiency

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Review is the Laboratories research and development magazine. Click Here to view the current issue which is dedicated to the Laboratory's unmatched suite of user facilities.

Save Energy Now is part of a national campaign unveiled by Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman to highlight easy ways for Americans to save energy. This initiative will provide U.S. industry with technical assistance and information to save energy and money and increase productivity right now. Read the Save Energy Now Fact Sheet (PDF 309 KB) and visit the websitefor more details.

Visit the Recruiter's Corner to connect with companies who seek out IAC students and alumni for employment

Student Research Grants and Internship Opportunities Through the American Public Power Association's Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) Program

The Current Issue of the Energy Jobs Report from PowerMarketers.com

Links to IAC Alumni Affiliated Companies. These energy focused engineering firms were founded by or currently employ IAC alumni and can offer networking and employment opportunities for other IAC alumni and recent graduates.

The IAC Forum is continually updated. Please report any problems or suggestions.

IAC Program Metrics at a Glance

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Reminder to New IAC Students. Please take a few minutes to complete your IAC Student Registry Record before you begin work at your center. The IAC Student Registry and is located on the IAC Student Services Homepage

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2011 World Congress Call for Papers for the SAE session on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency. DOwnload the PDF for Full Details (PDF 37 KB).

Efficient America: Greening the Industrial Workforce is an educational briefing intended to explore the state of active training programs that are integrating energy efficiency into the preparation of next-generation manufacturing professionals. The IAC program will be a primary focus of this briefing. Click Here For Full Details

The Demonstration of the IAC Wiki Based Energy Efficiency Reference webinar, hosted by the Oregon State IAC, is now available.

ACEEE is offering student scholarships for the 2010 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings to be held August 15-20, 2010 in Pacific Grove, CA).  The scholarships cover the conference registration fee, housing and meals, and a portion of travel costs.  More information and applications can be found at The ACEEE Web site

2010 IAC Student and Alumni Newsletter (PDF 800 KB)

Connect with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Face Book to see what is going on at ORNL.

The 2010 IAC Lead Student Meeting was held on February 4-5, 2010 in Washington DC. Click Here to view the presentations.

The "Career Opportunities in Energy Management" webinar has been recorded. Click Here and select "Career Webinar for Students Nov-2009" to download and play the entire webinar. This webinar was hosted by Dr. Eric Woodroof and organized with support from the IAC Student Activities Coordinator at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) to provide IAC students and alumni with some "must have" information and insight regarding careers in energy management.

ACEEE's analysis of Energy Efficiency in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

McKinsey Global Energy and Materials Report: Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the US Economy Executive Summary (PDF 2MB) The complete report can be found on the McKinsey and Company web site

The American Public Power DEED Program has numerous grant and internship opportunities for students. Check out the Memorandum to Students and the Research Grants and Internships Flyer for more information.

The DEED program offers funding for technical design projects and research grants/internships. Only students studying in energy-related disciplines are eligible for theses grants and internships.

Download the DEED Technical Design Project Application (PDF 50KB)

Download the DEED Student Research Grant/Internship Application (PDF 53KB)

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)

IAC Students and Alumni LinkedIn Group An IAC group has been establish within LinkedIn to promote and develop the professional network of IAC students and alumni. Please take advantage of this network to share ideas, identify and pursue new opportunities, and make an impact. Joining the IAC Student and Alumni LinkedIn group is by invitation only. If you are interested in joining, please contact Susie Allen

IAC Alumni Fact Sheet (PDF 3.7 MB)

The IAC "Energy Squad" They might be able to slash power consumption with a single visit, but can these efficiency experts dodge the budget ax? Click Here to read the full article ASME Feature Article.

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