MONROE, Mich. — Monroe County Community College is inviting small and medium-sized manufacturers throughout Southeast Michigan to take advantage of free, no-obligation energy audits and industrial assessments performed by its Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division.
The service is being offered through MCCC's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Training and Assessment Center Program, a national initiative designed to help manufacturers reduce energy costs, improve productivity and strengthen the industrial workforce.
MCCC is a partner in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's ITAC Consortium and will receive approximately $500,000 over three years to support workforce development and industrial energy assessment activities.
Under the supervision of faculty and industry professionals, MCCC students will conduct on-site assessments at manufacturing facilities to identify opportunities for energy savings, productivity improvements, waste reduction and operational efficiencies, said Parmeshwar (Peter) Coomar, dean of the ASET Division at MCCC.
Participating companies will receive a comprehensive report detailing findings, recommended actions, estimated implementation costs, anticipated savings and return-on-investment calculations.
The assessments may include energy audits and energy management reviews, smart manufacturing and productivity improvement evaluations, HVAC and building automation system assessments, insulation and thermal efficiency reviews, industrial maintenance and operational efficiency evaluations, worker safety and retention-related assessments, sustainability and climate resilience opportunities, and workforce training recommendations.
“Our goal is to help manufacturers identify practical opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency,” said Brandon Tata, ITAC Program coordinator at Monroe County Community College. “At the same time, our students gain invaluable real-world experience working alongside industry professionals.”
“The ITAC initiative provides a unique opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience while helping local manufacturers become more competitive and energy efficient,” Coomar said. “Students apply classroom knowledge in authentic industrial environments, analyze real operational data, and develop recommendations that can have a measurable impact on a company’s bottom line. This is experiential learning at its best.”
Small and medium-sized manufacturers interested in receiving a free, confidential, and no-obligation energy assessment can register online at www.monroeccc.edu/ITAC. They can also contact Tata to register or for more information at brtata@monroeccc.edu or (734) 693-1319.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich and transform lives by providing opportunities and excellence in higher education. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave.,Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
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