The centers conduct research into energy conservation techniques for industrial applications.

The IAC program has achieved over $890 million of implemented and $2.6 billion of recommended energy cost savings since its inception.

The Centers were created to help small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities cut back on unnecessary costs from inefficient energy use, ineffective production procedures, excess waste production, and other production-related problems.

While this remains the primary focus of the assessments, waste reduction and productivity improvements are still commonly recommended.

In addition to providing technical support to small to mid-sized manufacturers through energy assessments, the IAC program offers several other important benefits.