Connecting Industrial Manufacturers with Financial and Technology Resources

Please be advised that registration is closed and that we will not be accepting walk-up registrations at the event. However, if you are interested in participating in the Webinar, please follow the directions on the "Webinar" page.

What is This Event?

Please join Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm at the Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Exchange, which will facilitate implementation of energy efficiency capital projects for the industrial sector. During this event, you will be able to speak with those presenting available financial and technical resources from federal, regional, state, and non-governmental sources. The Exchange will also provide a venue for those with resources to help lower regional industrial energy intensity and related carbon emissions. Industry is a vital component of the Midwest’s economy, as it accounts for 4 million jobs and 16 percent of the region’s Gross Domestic Product. It also accounts for 35 percent of regional energy consumption and 16 percent of carbon emissions. Please be advised that registration is first come, first served.

Who Should Attend

The Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Exchange will connect industrial company and facility representatives seeking resources for project implementation with public/private financial and technical capabilities.

Attendees include industrial manufacturing entitites interested in improving energy and environmental performance in addition to the following resource providers:

Industry members wanting to improve plant operations
Regional industry association representatives
State energy officers
Representatives from utilities with industrial energy efficiency programs
Energy service company representatives
Representatives from technical assistance organizations
Federal program representatives
Representatives from non-profits or foundations

Why Should You Participate?

The Midwest Exchange will bring forth public and private resources available for technical support and project implementation. Other reasons to attend include:

To hear Governor of Michigan, Jennifer M. Granholm and Secretary of Energy, Dr. Stephen Chu, identify resources their organizations are willing to commit to industries in the region.
Companies can create real links to resources to help them achieve near-term improvements in energy and carbon intensity.
To learn about the financial resources available at the federal, state, and non-governmental institutions that are targeted to support the implementation of energy efficiency improvement projects for Midwest region industries.
To learn about the technical resources available at the federal, state, and non-governmental institutions that provide direct technical assistance on how your plant can save or use energy more efficiently and improve your bottom line.
To make your needs known to the federal, state, and non-governmental leaders who are designing programs to help industry and who will be available to discuss how your plant can access their programs and direct assistance.

Webcast

Those unable to travel to the event will be able to watch the morning portion via live Webcast which will cover industry needs and challenges, available financial assistance, and available technical assistance. Information for logging onto the Webcast will be e-mailed to participants after they register. Instructions will also be posted to the "Webinar" tab on this Web site one week before the event.

Handbook of Regional Resources

A handbook of financial and technical resources for industrial energy efficiency projects in the region will be distributed at the Midwest Exchange. A printable list of participating companies with resources will be provided under the "Regional Resources" tab.