The UF IAC analyzes the operating characteristics, energy requirements and energy costs of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, and identifies and recommends specific Assessment Recommendations (AR's).

To accomplish this, the UF IAC conducts an audit of each selected manufacturing facility, and provides a thorough analysis of all forms of energy consumption, and of all energy costs.

As a result of this audit, the UF IAC recommends a series of technological improvements - known as Assessment Recommendations (AR's) - to the plant management based on this audit and analysis. Each AR - including possible recommendations for use of alternate energy sources - is explained, and its costs and benefits are determined and shown. Purchase costs, installation costs, and operating costs are stated separately, so that savings can be clearly computed and demonstrated. A series of economic evaluation measures are provided, including simple payback period, return on investment and a benefit-cost ratio.