WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a project in Bridgeport to receive $47,528,246 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to accelerate clean energy manufacturing in Connecticut. The grant will help fund the construction of Nanoramic Laboratories’ new facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut to manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery electrodes for grid storage. This project is one of the seven selected by DOE for this award.
“This award is yet another example of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law making transformational investments in Connecticut. A new battery manufacturing facility in Bridgeport is going to create hundreds of good-paying jobs, bring a major economic boost to the community, and help us reach our climate goals. I’ll continue pushing for federal funding that will help ensure our state stays at the forefront of the clean energy economy,” said Murphy.
“The magnitude of this $47.5 million federal investment is truly breathtaking in importance and impact. It means significant progress in clean energy, manufacturing growth, good jobs, national security and much more. Nanoramic Labs will become a national center for lithium-ion battery development and production— immensely important to our nation’s future. I’m thrilled by President Biden’s continued commitment to Connecticut innovation and American clean energy,” said Blumenthal.
“I’m extremely pleased to help deliver $47 million in federal funding to an innovative and future-oriented company in Bridgeport. Connecticut has long been a leader in clean energy technology, and this manufacturing facility will further that mission while bringing jobs and opportunity to a formerly industrial community in Southwest Connecticut,” said Himes.
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