About Forest Products Industry of the Future
Forest Products Reports
Forest Products Industry Technology Roadmap
Read about the technical challenges and research needs that are considered priorities by the U.S. forest products industry (PDF 4.0 MB). Download Adobe Reader.
Profiles and Partnerships: Forest Products
Download a complete profile of the forest products industry and highlights of energy and cost efficiency improvements that have been achieved (PDF 934 KB).
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) works within the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to reduce energy intensity. ITP's coordinated program of technology research and development (R&D), validation, and dissemination produces technologies and practices to increase industrial energy efficiency both now and in the future
The Industrial Technologies Program implements the Forest Products Industry of the Future (IOF) effort to promote technology development of more energy-efficient, environmentally sound, forest products processing technology. The Forest Products IOF works in partnership with Agenda 2020, an industry organization coordinated by the American Forest and Paper Association to improve industry competitiveness and environmental performance by using the tools of technology. By fostering collaborative partnerships, the Forest Products IOF leverages public and private resources and ensures the application of research results
Staff at ITP and DOE Golden Field Office manage the activities and projects undertaken by the Forest Products IOF. Key functions include:
- Planning targeted R&D solicitations that focus on the largest energy efficiency opportunities in forest products manufacturing
- Performing analytical studies
- Conducting peer reviews for R&D projects and proposals
- Disseminating and showcasing research results
- Coordinating with other government offices
- Serving as good stewards of public resources