Decarbonization Tools
We support the development, demonstration, and training of advanced decision-support tools. These tools help industrial facilities identify energy efficiency opportunities, plan electrification pathways, and calculate the cost of carbon abatement. By deploying these resources, IDSH enables companies to make data-driven decisions about their decarbonization strategies.

Process-Integrated Industrial Heat Pumps
Electrified heating technologies such as industrial heat pumps are among the most promising solutions for reducing emissions from low-temperature processes. Our research focuses on optimal sizing, integration with thermal storage, and the use of climate-friendly refrigerants. By combining advanced system modeling with real-world demonstrations, IDSH is helping to bring industrial heat pumps from concept to commercial scale.

Industrial Load Flexibility
Decarbonization is not only about reducing emissions—it is also about improving how industry interacts with the power grid. Our work on industrial load flexibility explores ways to align manufacturing energy demand with renewable generation, enabling industry to reduce costs, increase resilience, and provide critical support for a clean electric grid.

Drivers of CO₂ Emissions
Understanding emissions trends is essential for targeting solutions. IDSH researchers analyze changes in U.S. manufacturing and electricity systems over time, decomposing the drivers of CO₂ emissions to reveal which policies, technologies, and fuel shifts have had the greatest impact. This research informs industry, government, and utilities on where future decarbonization efforts will have the greatest effect.

Life Cycle Assessment of CO2 Emissions
While energy efficient technologies provide energy savings and reduced carbon emissions, the overall net carbon equation must consider the full use of these technologies, and their disposal/re-use. IDSH combines efforts with our sister centers Institute for Transportation Studies and Materials Decarbonization and Sustainability Center to develop and assess the entire technology chain lifecycle including materials, energy inputs and reuse scenarios.