In partnership with the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa is hosting a one-day workshop addressing energy trends and management in Iowa on March 24_th at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines.

Nationally-recognized energy management expert Dr. Eric Woodroof will be the keynote speaker for this event. Dr. Woodroof will provide an update on global energy/sustainability/utility trends and an overview of policies and tools that can help Iowa businesses and state facilities be more cost-competitive with neighboring states. The workshop will also feature sessions from Iowa-based experts in the energy industry covering topics and projects that directly address current and future energy management issues in Iowa. 

More information on this exciting event including registration and the full agenda can be found at: https://iwrc.uni.edu/iowa-energy-efficiency/workshop

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa is providing free compressed air leak detection assessments during its energy assistance audits for Iowa small businesses. Through this program, the IWRC will conduct a comprehensive, on site energy assessment analyzing all aspects of your business’s energy use including a compressed air leak audit, facility lighting analysis, and a building envelope inspection.
 
Leaks in your compressed air system can result in significant energy loss, and potentially cost your business thousands of dollars. The IWRC uses an ultrasonic leak detector that identifies leaks and quantifies air loss. This reading, along with an assessment of the pressure of your compressed air line, hours of operation, and your facility’s electrical energy costs allow for an accurate calculation of energy loss and associated costs. During the inspection, identified leaks are marked with a specific tag number that documents the magnitude and location of the leak, and pressure of the line.
 
After the on-site energy assessment, the IWRC team will prepare a report outlining the amount of energy being lost, potential energy savings based on your annual operation hours and your facility’s energy costs and an estimated return on investment of energy saving recommendations. IWRC will also provide you with on-site technical assistance and educational materials specifically tailored to the needs of your business. To date, IWRC has completed 27 energy reduction assessment and identified a potential savings of over $108,000.
 
To learn more about these free assessments and to sign-up, please visit https://iwrc.uni.edu/iowa-energy-efficiency/small-businesses.

For more information contact:
Dan Nickey, Associate Director, Iowa Waste Reduction Center, University of Northern Iowa, 319-273-6588, daniel.nickey@uni.edu
 
About the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. The IWRC has been providing environmental services including business assistance, industry training, as well as research and development for over 30 years. IWRC is a non-profit organization, part of Business and Community Services at the University of Northern Iowa. For more information, visit www.iwrc.org.