The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $63 million to expand the domestic manufacturing of heat pump systems and components. Made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Defense Production Act (DPA),the program builds on a successful first round of $169 million in funding in November 2023. According to the DOE, electric heat pumps are critical to lowering energy costs, reducing the country’s dependency on fossil fuels, and improving national security.
In a recent quote, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said, “As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to address the climate crisis, these Defense Production Act dollars will further amp up domestic heat pump manufacturing to meet increasing consumer excitement, reduce emissions, and create clean energy jobs across the country. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is working—it’s not only making heating and cooling technology more accessible, but it's also growing high-quality job options for workers in underserved communities and helping supercharge America’s clean energy economy.”
Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.