\u201cPennsylvania is positioning itself at the forefront of America\u2019s energy transition \u2014 enabling us to bring America\u2019s battery to scale.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEos Energy\u2019s expansion in Allegheny County is a testament to our region\u2019s collaborative spirit and commitment to shared prosperity.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this expansion, Eos is strengthening two of the key industries at the center of our Economic Development Strategy \u2014 energy and manufacturing.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration have competed for and won nearly $26 billion in private sector investments since taking office, creating more than 13,200 new jobs, and driving economic growth across Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Harrisburg, PA \u2013 Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced<\/a> a $352.9 million investment by Eos Energy Enterprises (Eos)<\/a> \u2014 the nation\u2019s leading manufacturer of American-made zinc-based battery storage systems \u2014 to relocate its headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh and expand manufacturing operations in Allegheny County, creating and retaining 1,000 total jobs, including 735 new positions.<\/p>\n The Commonwealth is investing $22 million in the project through grants and capital funding to support the relocation and expansion \u2014 a move that cements Pennsylvania\u2019s status as a national hub for clean energy manufacturing and innovation.<\/p>\n Under Governor Shapiro\u2019s leadership, Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy \u2014 attracting nearly $26 billion in private-sector investments and creating more than 13,200 new jobs since he took office.<\/p>\n Eos\u2019s new Pittsburgh headquarters will open in 2026 at Nova Place on the North Shore, while its expanded 432,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Marshall Township will drive large-scale battery production and strengthen partnerships with Carnegie Mellon University and other local institutions to develop advanced energy technologies.<\/p>\n Also today, Eos and Talen Energy Corporation<\/a> have announced<\/a> a strategic collaboration to develop energy storage projects across Pennsylvania to meet growing electricity demand and support AI and cloud computing infrastructure. The partnership will leverage Eos\u2019 American-made Z3 zinc-based batteries and Talen\u2019s existing generation assets, including operating and retired fossil fuel plants, to create multiple gigawatt-hours (GWh) of storage capacity. The goal is to enhance grid reliability, maximize existing infrastructure, and accelerate Pennsylvania\u2019s clean energy transition.<\/p>\n What people are saying about Governor Shapiro\u2019s latest energy and manufacturing win for Pennsylvania:<\/p>\n Joe Mastrangelo, Chief Executive Officer of Eos Energy: \u201cIn today\u2019s competitive environment, and in what we\u2019re working to achieve in powering the nation\u2019s future, you need not only natural resources and technology innovations, but also a strong public-private partnership. What we are announcing today is built upon a strong industrial history, combined with a world class university ecosystem. Pennsylvania is positioning itself at the forefront of America\u2019s energy transition \u2014 enabling us to bring America\u2019s battery to scale.\u201d<\/p>\n DCED Secretary Rick Siger: \u201cWith this expansion, Eos is strengthening two of the key industries at the center of our Economic Development Strategy \u2014 energy and manufacturing. We are committed to positioning Pennsylvania as both an energy leader and an economic powerhouse and bold investments like this one will help us get there. This project will create and sustain 1,000 jobs while expanding opportunity for people across Western Pennsylvania.\u201d<\/p>\n Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato: \u201cEos Energy\u2019s expansion in Allegheny County is a testament to our region\u2019s collaborative spirit and commitment to shared prosperity. This significant expansion \u2015 made possible with critical support from the US Department of Energy, Governor Josh Shapiro, and a commitment of $2 million from Allegheny County \u2014 highlights the power of partnership in driving economic growth. Together, we are not only creating hundreds of jobs in Allegheny County but also laying the groundwork for a sustainable future in clean tech-led manufacturing and clean energy.\u201d<\/p>\n Stefani Pashman, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development: \u201cEos Energy\u2019s decision to expand its manufacturing operations in Allegheny County is a powerful testament to the value proposition this region offers at the nexus of energy, manufacturing, and innovation. Eos\u2019 move will not only strengthen our region\u2019s position as a hub for advanced energy storage, but it will also attract new suppliers, partners, and innovators to the Pittsburgh region. We\u2019re especially proud that this growth comes with a continued commitment to the company\u2019s partnerships with local universities and the United Steelworkers\u2014ensuring that good, family-sustaining jobs remain at the center of this story. This expansion underscores what\u2019s possible when business, labor, and community work together to build a more resilient and competitive regional economy.\u201d<\/p>\n Bernie Hall, USW District 10 Director: \u201cFrom day one, when we met with Joe and the Eos team, they talked about building an American-made company, doing right by the community, and providing good, family-sustaining jobs. We hear that from many employers, but Eos truly lives it \u2014 it\u2019s part of their culture and DNA. We\u2019re proud to stand with them for this exciting announcement and see them grow and create these opportunities. Pennsylvania is the only Northeast state with a growing economy, and with the rise of data centers nationwide, energy demand is surging. At the heart of this, union workers are helping build a more affordable, sustainable energy sector here in Pennsylvania. Last year, the workers at Eos Energy voted to join our union \u2014 a pivotal moment for workers \u2014 and we\u2019re eager to be part of this expanding and vital part of Pennsylvania\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development: \u201cThis is the living embodiment of the value proposition of Pittsburgh sitting at the nexus of energy, innovation and manufacturing. Companies from EOS to Google and Meta are sending their toughest problems to Pittsburgh to fix. This is a region that can host manufacturing in each and every county. We continue to be able to make things here.\u201d<\/p>\n What people are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro\u2019s latest energy and manufacturing win for Pennsylvania:<\/p>\n Bloomberg: New Battery Factory to Boost Power for Pennsylvania Data Centers<\/a><\/p>\n Pittsburgh Business Times: Eos Energy to move headquarters to Pittsburgh, add factory<\/a><\/p>\n Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Shapiro, Eos announce $353 million investment in local battery production<\/a><\/p>\n Axios Pittsburgh: Eos moves HQ to Pittsburgh, invests $350M<\/a><\/p>\n Trib Live: Eos Energy to announce $350M expansion including Pittsburgh HQ for zinc battery operation<\/a><\/p>\n Technical.ly: Eos Energy makes $353M headquarters move to Pittsburgh after nearby data center deal<\/a><\/p>\n KDKA Newsradio: EOS Energy company moving HQ to Pittsburgh, investing $350 million<\/a><\/p>\n WESA: Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says<\/a><\/p>\n ABC27: Major battery manufacturer relocating HQ to Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n WPXI: Major battery manufacturer expanding operations, moving corporate headquarters to Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n For more information about the Department of Community and Economic Development, visit the DCED website<\/a>, and be sure to stay up-to-date with all of our agency news on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cPennsylvania is positioning itself at the forefront of America\u2019s energy transition \u2014 enabling us to bring America\u2019s battery…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10490,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[4020,451,28,30,29,73],"class_list":["post-10489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pennsylvania","tag-businesspa","tag-governor-josh-shapiro","tag-pennsylvania","tag-pennsylvania-headlines","tag-pennsylvania-news","tag-pittsburgh"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10489"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10489\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}