Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion to Support America's Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion to Support America's Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security

Friday, September 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide. The portfolio of selected projects, once fully contracted, are projected to support over 8,000 construction jobs and over 4,000 operating jobs. Batteries are critical to strengthening the U.S. grid, powering American homes and businesses, and supporting the electrification of the transportation sector. 

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