Since 2011, Better Plants has conducted more than 200 INPLTs with more than 2,800 participants. Cumulatively, the In-Plant Trainings (INPLTs) have identified more than $50 million in potential energy savings and helped partners overcome common critical barriers to adopting energy management practices and technologies.
Seventeen Energy Treasure Hunts were held between 2023-2024 which identified 339 energy recommendation and 32 water recommendations. On average, each event produced 21 opportunities and a total energy savings of approximately 19%.
Better Plants partners are eligible to host INPLTs and Energy Treasure Hunts. Visit the Better Plants Trainings page for more information on how to apply. Additionally, INPLTs and Energy Treasure Hunts are open to outside participation from other Better Plants partners and prospective partners on a case-by-case basis. Each event if a unique opportunity to help companies train and empower their staff on optimizing industrial systems. Please email BetterPlants@doe.gov for more information.
In-Plant Trainings | ||
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Host Plant Name / City, State | Energy System Type | Date |
Conagra Brands* / Imlay City, MI | Water Reduction | May 27-29, 2026 |
The Chemours Company* / Pass Christian, MS | Compressed Air | June 2-4, 2026 |
PaperWorks Industries* / Whitsett, NC | Multi-system | August 11-13, 2026 |
Stellantis* / Sterling Heights, MI | Water Reduction | September 22-24, 2026 |
Energy Treasure Hunts | |
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Host Plant Name / City, State | Date |
Textron, Inc.* / Lavonia, GA | May 3-6, 2026 |
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company / FIndlay, OH | June 2-4, 2026 |
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department / Miami, FL | June 8-11, 2026 |
City of Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant* / Richmond, VA | August 31-September 3, 2026 |
* Indicates trainings open to external participants.