R&D Portfolio
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The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) provides cost-shared funding to selected R&D projects that address industry-defined priorities as well as national goals for energy and the environment. Projects focus on potentially high-payoff technologies that are too risky or costly to attract adequate private funding.
The Forest Products IOF seeks to reduce energy intensity in the forest products industry. The strategy to achieve that goal evolves in response to new opportunities and emerging national priorities. The ITP Forest Products portfolio is currently composed of 27 active projects. In addition, the ITP has numerous completed projects that have produced direct benefits for the industry.
Selection of projects is based on merit-based criteria that emphasize projected energy, environmental, and economic benefits. Applicants assess these benefits using a standardized analysis procedure available in the online Project Evaluation Tool. This standardized process ensures the selection of the most promising projects in the target area for pre-competitive R&D.
Portfolio Reviews
The Forest Products IOF periodically selects a small group of industry experts to review its active R&D projects. This "Forest Products Peer Review" is designed to generate feedback on the ITP's individual forest products projects and the overall balance and performance of the portfolio. This review and analysis process ensures that existing projects are managed effectively, and that new solicitations target opportunities for energy savings.
FY04 Peer Review: Report on the FY04 Forest Products Portfolio Peer Review (PDF 315 KB) Download Adobe Reader
FY06 Peer Review:
The FY06 Forest Products Portfolio Peer Review was held on April 5 and 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.