Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships
U.S. Department of Energy
Northwest

This four-state center, headquartered at the WSU Energy Program, provides no-cost technical assistance for industrial facilities and other large energy users considering onsite energy projects. The Northwest Onsite Energy TAP can provide assistance for a wide array of onsite energy technologies, including but not limited to:

Case studies, fact sheets, and other resources are available at the U.S. DOE’s Onsite Energy Program website.

Register here for the Northwest Onsite Energy TAP Newsletter.

Contact Information

Contact us today to begin an assessment

Bob Kirchmeier, Director
kirchmeierb@energy.wsu.edu

Chelsea Edgecombe, Assistant Director
edgecombec@energy.wsu.edu

Upcoming Events

Fueling Decarbonization: ITAC Implementation Grant for Manufacturers

When: November 5th 11am PST
Where: Online
The DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grant offers a valuable opportunity for small- and medium-sized manufacturers to fund energy efficiency and decarbonization projects. This program provides grants of up to $300,000 per unique project with a 50% cost-share requirement. Join experts from the Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains to explore this funding opportunity in detail. Learn about eligible project types, qualification criteria, application timelines, and how these grants can help you implement impactful changes in your facility. Don't miss this chance to take your next steps toward a more sustainable and efficient operation.

Speakers: Mahmoud Mustafa, Senior Supply Chain Deployment Manager, US DOE Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains, Chelsea Edgecombe, Assistant Director, US DOE NW Onsite Energy TAP

Register here: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvc-qrqjosGdaO9sJHD7a7bm3yy-go_hS4

Northwest Bioenergy Summit

When: October 15th-16th
Where: Spokane, WA
Join the Northwest Onsite Energy TAP at the Northwest Bioenergy Summit, where we will be moderating a panel on bioenergy case studies in Washington state.

This event brings together public and private leaders to tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges in bioenergy, from new funding to market development. Don’t miss this chance to explore how bioenergy can drive energy generation, waste management, and rural economic growth.

Learn more: https://bioenergysummit.com/

Heat Pump System Technology: Evolving Role in Industrial Electrification.

When: [Date and time TBD]
Where: Online
Concerns over carbon emissions from combustion-based manufacturing heat systems are driving the development of electric heat pump technologies. These heat pumps can deliver process heat of similar quality and capacity to traditional systems while allowing the use of renewable grid electricity, significantly lowering Scope 1 emissions. However, replacing combustion technology with heat pumps requires a detailed site analysis, considering factors like heat source availability, compressor energy lift, process heat demand, system turndown capability, overall emissions (Scope 1+2), and cost comparisons. This webinar will cover these topics in relation to high temperature heat pump technology, with examples of specific applications.

Registration link coming soon.