Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) celebrated the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of a $303.5 million loan guarantee to Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. The funding will support the construction of two manufacturing facilities in Turtle Creek and Duquesne, Pennsylvania, producing next-generation zinc-bromine batteries. The project is set to create up to 1,000 high-quality union jobs, including those represented by the United Steelworkers.
“Pennsylvania steel built America and now Pennsylvania batteries will help power it,” said Senator Fetterman. “Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, we’re creating good-paying, union jobs for the people of Allegheny County and investing in innovative battery technology that’ll keep our grid strong and reliable. I’m proud to see the federal government, local leaders, and Eos working together to deliver real results for Pennsylvanians.”
“Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we are making game-changing investments in energy technology manufacturing to ensure that Pennsylvania can continue to power our Nation,” said Senator Casey. “I fought for this investment because it will create union jobs and help Mon Valley workers lead the way on clean energy storage production. This project is not only an investment in the technology of tomorrow, but in Pennsylvania workers.”
“Western Pennsylvania has always been a powerhouse of innovation and resilience, and this investment is another example of how we can build a future that works for everyone,” said Congresswoman Summer Lee. “This $303.5 million loan guarantee not only brings cutting-edge battery manufacturing to Turtle Creek and Duquesne, it brings real, good-paying union jobs to our communities, opportunities for our young folks, and hope for families who’ve been left behind for far too long. By investing in clean energy and prioritizing underserved areas like ours, we’re proving that we can take care of our planet while also taking care of our people.”
The project will transform the former Westinghouse Electric Corporation campus in Turtle Creek, an underserved community identified under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative, into a hub of clean energy manufacturing. By collaborating with local high schools, trade programs, and community organizations, Eos is ensuring these investments directly benefit the workforce and families in the region.
The funding, part of the Department of Energy’s Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, will support production lines for Eos Z3™ batteries, a long-duration, grid-scale energy storage system designed for renewable energy integration. These batteries are safer, non-flammable, and more cost-efficient than traditional lithium-ion options, using domestically sourced materials to avoid supply chain volatility.
For more information about the DOE Loan Programs Office and Eos Energy Enterprises, visit DOE’s Portfolio Project Page.
