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In-Plant Training and Energy Treasure Hunt Calendar

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@ee.doe.gov for more information. 

 

In-Plant Trainings

Host Plant Name / City, State

Energy System Type

Date

Harley-Davidson Motor Company* / York, PA

Compressed Air

February 24-26, 2026

Hollingsworth & Vose Company* / Hawkinsville, GA

Process Heating

March 3-5, 2026

RTX* / McKinney, TX

Compressed Air

April 14-16, 2026

The Chemours Company* / Pass Christian, MS

Compressed Air

June 2-4, 2026

Carlstar Group* / Clinton, TN

Steam

TBD

City of Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant* / Richmond, VA

Wastewater

TBD

Conagra Brands* / Imlay City, MI

Water Efficiency

TBD

McWane, Inc.* / Elmira, NY

Process Heating

TBD

Owens Corning* / Sedalia, MO

Fans

TBD

PaperWorks Industries* / Whitsett, NC

Multi-system

TBD

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.* / Chico, CA

Water EfficiencyTBD

Stellantis* / Sterling Heights, MI

Water Efficiency

TBD

Sugar Creek Packing Co.* / Washington Court House, OH

Industrial Refrigeration

TBD

Synthomer* / Courtland, VA

Steam

TBD

Energy Treasure Hunts

Host Plant Name / City, State

Date

Occidental Chemical Corporation / Hahnville, LA

January 27-29, 2026

Silgan Plastic Food Containers* / Union, MO

February 9-11, 2026

International Motors LLC* / San Antonio, TX

February 23-26, 2026

* Indicates trainings open to external participants.

Published on: 02/14/2017