Mainspring Energy Receives $87 Million Grant to Expand Clean-Tech Manufacturing in Pennsylvania: A Step Towards a Greener Future
Mainspring Energy, a clean-tech company based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, has recently received a substantial grant of $87 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities for linear generators. These generators are a crucial component in clean energy production and are essential for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.
The grant, part of a larger $428 million funding initiative by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), aims to support the building and expansion of green energy manufacturing in communities that have been affected by the decommissioning of coal mines. Mainspring Energy’s project is one of 14 selected by the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) to accelerate domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies.
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm emphasized the importance of leveraging the expertise of former coal workers in transitioning to a clean energy future. By investing in projects led by small to medium-sized businesses, the DOE hopes to address vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chain and revitalize communities that have been impacted by the decline of the coal industry.
In addition to the economic benefits, five of the selected projects will focus on disadvantaged communities, with each project including a benefits plan to maximize health, environmental, and economic advantages. These projects, spread across a dozen states including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, and Utah, are expected to create over 1,900 jobs and attract more than $500 million in private sector investments.
The funding will support the development of essential clean energy supply chains, including batteries, grid components, clean power generation, low-carbon materials, and energy efficiency projects. With the global clean energy market projected to reach $23 trillion by the end of the decade, investing in domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies is crucial for meeting climate goals, creating jobs, and enhancing industrial competitiveness.
The Biden-Harris administration’s focus on clean energy technology and manufacturing is seen as a key strategy for strengthening national security, promoting energy independence, and mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis. By supporting projects like Mainspring Energy’s expansion of linear generator manufacturing, the administration aims to drive innovation, create sustainable jobs, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.