Energy Assessment Program

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The Energy Assessment Program at Western Washington University's Institute for Energy Studies provides energy assessments at no cost to eligible small and mid-sized manufacturers. Assessments are performed by a team of Energy Studies faculty and students. During a site visit, the team takes measurements to assess the facility's use of energy and resources. With the guidance of the Lead Assessor, students generate a confidential report identifying opportunities to save energy, reduce waste, and improve productivity.

Let the expertise of our faculty and students help your business save up to 30% of your annual energy bills!

Features of the Program

This program is supported by the Institute for Energy Studies at WWU.

A Confidentiality Agreement is signed by the company and the EAP, and the analysis report contains no proprietary or identifying information.

The team visits a facility for one day to examine the manufacturing processes and take measurements. These visits are non-intrusive to plant operations.

Assessments do not monitor regulatory compliance. Advice is offered to save energy, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

The facility has no obligation to act on recommendations; however, the EAP succeeds by saving you energy and money.

Implementation is a simple way to make your business more cost-efficient and profitable. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 2000-3999
  • Gross annual sales up to $100M 
  • $100K to $3.5M in annual utility bills
  • Fewer than 500 employees
  • No in-house professional staff to perform energy assessments
  • Some limitations apply on assessment performed at multiple facilities with the same corporate entity
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Benefits for Businesses

  • It's free
  • Equivalent to ASHRAE Level 2 audit (a $10,000 value)
  • Save up to 30% on energy bills
  • Energy efficiency and best practices training for plant personnel
  • Detailed report provided with plant-wide energy consumption and savings opportunities
  • Latest information on state-of-the art technologies, industrial equipment, and State and Federal rebates
  • Form connections with faculty and prospective interns

Benefits for Students

  • Hands-on training in industrial settings
  • Reinforce knowledge of industrial-level energy savings opportunities 
  • Form professional connections
Interest Form
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Contact Us

To get started with your free energy assessment, please complete this short interest form and our Lead Assessor will follow up directly.

Have More Questions?

Institute for Energy Studies
ATTN: Dr. Nipun Goel
516 High Street MS 9084
Bellingham, WA 98225

energy.assessment@wwu.edu

(360) 650-4431

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About the Lead Assessor

Dr. Nipun Goel has more than 11 years of experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy. He has performed energy assessments at more than 80 manufacturing units and made more than 350 independent energy savings recommendations, roughly 40% of which were implemented by the plants resulting in more than $1M in energy savings.