Thursday, 30th April 2026

Pennsylvania Government

The Pennsylvania government announced more than $267 million in funding through the Pennsylvania RISE PA Grants program to support 31 manufacturing projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, lowering energy costs, and strengthening industrial competitiveness across the Commonwealth. Josh Shapiro and Jessica Shirley, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), made the announcement in Johnstown during a visit to Gautier Steel Holdings, joined by local officials, labor representatives, and environmental leaders. According to the Administration, the 31 projects are expected to deliver more than $3.1 million in annual energy cost savings for Pennsylvania businesses. Within the first year of implementation, the initiatives are projected to reduce over 1.3 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. The state equates this reduction to removing approximately 320,614 cars from the road for one year, eliminating emissions from more than 154 million gallons of gasoline, or recycling over 116 million trash bags instead of landfilling them. The RISE PA grants are designed to help manufacturers invest in energy efficiency, emissions reduction technologies, and operational improvements. The Administration emphasized that reducing industrial emissions can enhance business resilience, improve cost structures, and support job creation in clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. The announcement reflects Pennsylvania’s broader strategy to pair industrial decarbonization with economic development objectives, positioning emissions reduction as a driver of long-term competitiveness rather than a compliance burden.