Center for Producer Owned Energy Services

Many producer-driven ventures are in dire need of hands-on technical assistance at the early stages of viability evaluation. Much of the need is focused on issues that can help organizers make an effective decision on whether or not to proceed. The Center's producer services are tailored to support feasibility analysis.

Technical services will focus on and support the creation and enhancement of producer-owned energy opportunities. Potential projects may focus on a new or improved process technology or on development of new value-added products. The project should include an examination of the product's technical soundness and quality. Specific services to be provided include:

* Product development assistance: This includes product feasibility testing, process evaluation, access to laboratory facilities, technology development and validation, packaging feasibility and design, prototyping, regulatory assistance, technology transfer and applied research.

* Pilot Plant / Laboratory services: Qualified projects will have access to laboratory facilities and accompanying staff to evaluate and enhance processes. AURI facilities are available for product and process development, scale-up and market testing. AURI staff has expertise in broad ranging areas, providing projects with access to vital industry and market experience.

* Engineering services: Qualified projects will be eligible to receive engineering services on projects as they relate to production facility layout, prototype development, scale productions, construction layout as well as applied engineering services.

AURI’s 14-year history in value-added project development has resulted in a wide range of experiences in the area of organizational and development assistance. This broad-based understanding is beneficial in evaluating the needs of potential projects. This experience also includes outreach planning to help expand awareness. When necessary, the Center may enlist the help of other organizations versed in the development of new value added entities.

AURI provides initial business assessment and evaluation. Additional services that will be provided in this area include market assessments, market development assistance and business planning. The Center’s assistance will be enhanced through strategic alliances with partnering organizations to best meet the needs of a producer-owned project.

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