The following PennTAP webinars have been recorded and are available to view on demand. Selecting a webinar will open it in a new window using Adobe Connect.
Energy and Waste Reduction through Continuous Improvement
Join us to learn more about our Economy, Energy, and Environment (E3) assessments where we pair energy conservation and waste reduction with continuous improvement.
Penn State University Engagement Opportunities for the Plastics Industry
Faculty and staff from Penn State Behrend, home of the largest academic plastics training lab in the nation, will share information about cutting edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, academic programming, continuing education for plastics workers, and industry/university partnership opportunities.
Understanding Your Utility Bills and How It Can Save You Money
Prior to an energy assessment, PennTAP requires a 12-month history of utility bills including electric, natural gas, propane, oil, wood, water, and any other applicable energy sources utilized in your business. This information allows us...
Manufacturing Innovation "Rapid Fire" Roundtable
Join Penn State faculty and staff to learn about innovation partnership and grant funding opportunities for the food, plastics, and material manufacturing industries. This one-hour “rapid fire” roundtable will quickly highlight the science and technology resources available to local industries, examples of past projects, and workshops available to help employees spark ideas and think creatively. Ben Franklin Technology Partners will also provide information on grants available to fund innovation and guidance on how to get started.
Get Connected: University Resources for PA Industry
Penn State University offers many opportunities for collaboration with the business community in Pennsylvania. This webinar will highlight many of those opportunities, presenting the first steps for businesses to engage with the university.
North Central PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable on Lighting and Controls
The North Central PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable is providing a free webinar on energy-efficient lighting systems. The webinar will provide participants with cutting-edge information to help assess and implement money-saving projects using modern lighting technology and lighting system controls.
Financing Energy Improvements to Increase Efficiency Within Your Facility
Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, should be considered carefully. This webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania.
Get Connected: Partnering with Penn State University for Innovation Funding Opportunities
This webinar will highlight opportunities to collaborate with the University, presenting the first steps for businesses who are seeking out funding for innovative products to engage with the university.
Local Climate Action Planning with Penn State & Partners
This webinar will provide an overview of the Local Climate Action Program, a partnership initiative of the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State’s Sustainability Institute, and Penn State’s Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering.
Southwestern PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Unravelling the Ins and Outs of Retro-Commissioning
Through this webinar, we will explore what retro-commissioning is, how it has positively improved building performance, what typical costs and paybacks can be, and what incentives are available from local utilities and other Pennsylvania programs.
Implementing an Energy Management System with the 50001 Ready Program
This webinar will provide background information on ISO 50001 and the Department of Energy's 50001 Ready Navigator program.
Workforce Resources: How to Find and Train Employees
This webinar will give an overview of University and state resources available to help small to mid-sized businesses successfully grow and maintain their workforce.
TEC Talk: Energy Technologies & Transitions
This forum will focus on industry trends towards decarbonization through: Renewable energy technologies being deployed locally PPL’s research and development initiatives Technical assistance provided by the PA Solar Center Penn State Hazleton’s unique engineering program...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): What small businesses need to know
In this webinar, we will outline what SMEs need to know about ESG and discuss steps organizations can take to create and implement an internal ESG program to be better prepared for this new corporate standard.
Funding and Incentives to Finance Energy Efficiency Improvements in Your Facility
This PennTAP webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania.
Pollution Prevention: Discover Green Sustainable Pathway Technologies
This PennTAP webinar will explore fundamental manufacturing process improvements that are key to pollution prevention and to reducing carbon footprints in manufacturing companies.
TEC Talk: Advancing Industry 5.0 with University Partnerships
This forum will showcase how Penn State is helping small-medium manufacturers (SMM) grow their Industry 5.0 workforce and advance their technologies using artificial intelligence.
Fostering an Innovative Mindset for Manufacturers
This webinar will explore design thinking tools and how they foster an innovative mindset among leaders within the manufacturing sector.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Policy Updates and Planning Insights
This webinar will provide updates on domestic and global ESG policies and offer insights into decarbonization planning to support ESG efforts.
Trash to Treasure: A “Dual Impact” Approach to Food Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention
This webinar will highlight an emerging national strategy around food waste reduction and reuse with a focus on food processing and manufacturing.