The U.S. Department of Energy on November 17, 2023 selected nine projects for $169 million to speed up heat pump manufacturing at 15 sites across the country. They are the first awards under the Defense Production Act authority that President Biden invoked for five clean energy technologies, and the money comes from the Inflation Reduction Act.
The selected projects
- Armstrong International: industrial heat pumps in Three Rivers, Michigan.
- Bard Manufacturing: packaged vertical heat pump units in Madison, Georgia.
- Copeland: compressors in Sidney, Ohio; Ava and Lebanon, Missouri; and Cudahy, Wisconsin.
- Honeywell: refrigerant in Geismar, Louisiana.
- Hydro Temp: geothermal heat pumps in Pocahontas, Arkansas and Albany, New York.
- Ice Air: cold-climate and geothermal heat pumps in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Mitsubishi Electric U.S.: compressors in Kentucky.
- Gradient: room heat pumps in Michigan.
- York International: residential and commercial heat pumps in Wichita, Kansas; Waynesboro, Pennsylvania; and San Antonio, Texas.
DOE said the projects would create more than 1,700 jobs and lead to manufacturing in 13 states. Selection is not a final award. DOE and each company still have to negotiate terms, and DOE can cancel a selection.
“Getting more American-made electric heat pumps on the market will help families and businesses save money with efficient heating and cooling technology.”
Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Secretary of Energy
FAQ
How much money is involved?
$169 million for nine projects at 15 sites.
Where does the money come from?
The Inflation Reduction Act, used through the Defense Production Act.
Are the awards final?
No. They are selections for award negotiations.
Source & credit
Source: U.S. Department of Energy announcement, republished by CleanTechnica, November 17, 2023: “$169 Million To Accelerate Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing In USA”.