Summary
- Pennsylvania’s economy has historically relied on coal, oil, and gas.
- Transitioning to low-carbon industry and cleantech manufacturing is key for future growth.
- State leaders are embracing clean energy as an economic development strategy.
- Initiatives like hydrogen production and clean energy manufacturing are already creating jobs in the state.
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- A billion-dollar hub grant from the DOE could help western Pennsylvania convert fossil fuels into hydrogen for clean energy purposes
- The Appalachian hub is planning to fund projects to produce hydrogen and inject CO2 underground for storage
- The Gulf Coast has successfully sequestered carbon underground, but more research is needed in Pennsylvania
- Climate advocates have doubts about the cleanliness of hydrogen production from fossil fuels, with other pathways being explored
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- U.S.-made tracker creates flexibility for sourcing components
- Favorable comparison to foreign imports due to heft of product
- Steel companies opening factories in the U.S. exclusively producing for solar market
- Growing pressure on big steel buyers to source lower-carbon or “green” steel
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- Eos, a clean energy startup in Pennsylvania, pays above minimum wage and offers benefits to employees
- Despite financial instability and challenges, the company secured a significant investment from private equity firm Cerberus
- Eos is focusing on commissioning storage systems using their unique batteries
- Another battery company, Form Energy, has received substantial investments to develop iron-based storage technology
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- Decarbonization mission in Pennsylvania reanimating long-abandoned factories
- Need for dedicated federal and local support for industrial decarbonization transition
- Impact of election on future support for clean energy manufacturing in Pennsylvania