Oklahoma State University has been selected as a potential site for one of five regional Centers of Excellence in the field of energy efficiency assessments.

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made the announcement during a visit to Stillwater. The decision could lead to the expansion of OSU's Industrial Assessment Center into a regional hub for other IAC programs.

An IAC allows small and medium-size businesses to identify opportunities to improve productivity and competitiveness, reduce waste and save money by finding energy efficiencies. The assessments will be performed by engineering students and faculty and will cost nothing to participating businesses.

Once complete, the Great Plains Center of Excellence would help with the mentoring of engineering students, train staff and help develop leaders in energy efficiency, the Department of Energy said.

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