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Eight were awarded high honors this year. These IACs conduct energy assessments for small and mid-sized companies and identify opportunities to improve productivity and competitiveness, reduce waste, and save energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the IAC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s DOE IAC\u2014under the direction of Amano\u2014is the only one in Wisconsin. The IAC provides free, in-depth energy assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and utilities. The goal is to increase their productivity and competitiveness by reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing cybersecurity, and adopting smart manufacturing technology. To date, more than 600 companies and water treatment plants have used the center\u2019s services. 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