Tools and Publications
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The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) offers a wide array of publications, videos, software, and other information products for improving energy efficiency in the chemicals industry. Most items are available on-line or may be obtained by contacting the EERE Information Center.
The following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
ITP Chemicals Subprogram FY2007 Portfolio Review Final Report
This report (PDF 1.4 MB) summarizes the results of the The FY2007 Chemicals Subprogram Portfolio Review, which took place at an AIChE meeting in Houston, Texas in April 2007.
Final Report: Evaluation of Alternative Technologies for Ethylene, Caustic-Chlorine, Ethylene Oxide, Ammonia, and Terephthalic Acid
This report (PDF 2.7 MB) evaluates alternative technologies for chemicals manufacturing which may present energy efficiency improvements compared to existing technologies. It is an extension of the Chemical Bandwidth Study, which evaluates energy and exergy losses in the U.S. chemicals industry.
Chemical Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2004
Our 2004 Annual Report on the Chemicals Industry of the Future describes the current situation facing the industry, including challenges and opportunities. The report also provides information on the chemical research portfolio, highlights and accomplishments from 2004, and how industry can get involved in ITP activities. Download the report (PDF 509 KB).
Vision & Roadmaps
The industry's unified vision document outlines broad goals for the future. Roadmaps and workshop reports establish the industry's R&D priorities, performance targets, and milestones for diverse important topics. Read more...
Tools
Resources and Tools for Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction Now CD
The CD provides tips and tools for spotting the biggest energy-saving opportunities in chemical plants today as well as details on energy efficiency technologies. Chemical Industry Tools CD.
Best Practices Tools
Check out our tips and tools for spotting the biggest energy-saving opportunities in your plant today!
Chemicals Brochure
This 8-page brochure highlights the benefits of partnership in the Chemicals Industry of the Future. Download the brochure (PDF 373 KB)
Energy and Environmental Profile of the Chemicals Industry
This informative report provides an overview of the U.S. Chemical Industry including data on market trends, energy and material consumption, and an environmental overview. Read more...
Energy Footprint of the Chemicals Industry 
Identifies sources of energy losses throughout the Chemicals plant.
Industry Analysis in Brief
ITP, in partnership with the Energy Information Administration, has created a comprehensive report that captures information on the economics, energy use, technologies and management activities that affect the Chemical industry.