First Solar hit by manufacturing issues, terminated contracts in Q3

The solar manufacturer's revenue declined 10.8% year over year as the clean energy regulatory environment remains unstable.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2024

Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 19, 2024

Trump win is ‘setback’ for clean energy efforts, but advocates say progress will continue

The president-elect has pledged to overturn rules limiting power plant emissions and roll back government support for electric vehicles.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2024

What Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and stop offshore wind development, but environmental groups say his administration could benefit from both.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 7, 2024

8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps

Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024

What’s in your facility’s drinking water? Your guide to water bottle fillers and PFAS filtration

A comprehensive guide on why water bottle filling stations and purification systems are essential for providing healthy drinking water in your workplace.

Nov. 4, 2024

Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan

The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 31, 2024

Energy Department allocates over $43M to advance decarbonization technologies

The projects selected for the funding are expected to have implications for operators of industrial and commercial buildings, a DOE official says.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 15, 2024

Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system

The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals. 

By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024

JBS unlocks renewable gas production at US beef and poultry plants

The meat giant will use GreenGasUSA’s on-site systems at processing plants in Nebraska, South Carolina and Utah.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 25, 2024

Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility

The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 24, 2024

EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2025

Manufacturers will now have from July 2025 to January 2026 to submit information about the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2024

How Lilly is balancing manufacturing growth and sustainability

The drugmaker's head of ESG is keeping the focus on sustainability as the company pours $18 billion into production efforts across the globe.

By Michael Gibney • Sept. 17, 2024

Solar manufacturers score new DOE funding

The money aims to boost sustainable management of end-of-life solar modules, as concerns grow over how to deal with waste produced by the sector.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 17, 2024

TMEIC to expand in Houston

The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2024

BYK Additives to phase out PFAS by 2026

The chemical maker also plans to convert all its manufacturing facilities worldwide to make firefighting foam without forever chemicals.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2024

Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits

The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024

Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024

National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers

Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 10, 2024

PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M

The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 6, 2024

American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO

Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 3, 2024

Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware

The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 29, 2024

Chang Robotics offers PFAS alternative for food-contact fiber packaging

The startup is trying to make the carbon-based material more sustainable and cost-friendly for manufacturers by mixing it with pulp.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2024

General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 22, 2024

Microchip Technology hit by cyberattack

The semiconductor maker said the security breach impacted its manufacturing operations.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 21, 2024