DOE announces $428M for clean energy projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $428 million in funding for 14 projects aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing in 15 former coal communities across the U.S. The projects, led by small and medium-sized businesses, are designed to address energy supply chain vulnerabilities while promoting economic and environmental benefits in these regions.
Each project includes a community benefits plan and is expected to generate over 1,900 jobs. Five of the projects will directly impact disadvantaged communities.
“The transition to America’s clean energy future is being shaped by communities filled with the valuable talent and experience that comes from powering our country for decades,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
One project, led by Hempitecture in Jerome, Idaho, will receive $8.42 million to create an industrial fiber hemp processing facility that produces low-carbon materials for the building and automotive industries. The facility will create 25 full-time jobs.
The projects, which focus on key supply chains such as grid components and batteries, aim to support U.S. energy independence, strengthen national security, and meet climate goals.
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