The US Department of Energy has unveiled a major $3 billion investment in 25 new battery projects across 14 states aimed at strengthening the domestic battery supply chain and advancing clean energy goals. This funding, part of the Biden administration’s broader strategy to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, will support the production, processing, and recycling of critical battery components.
Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the projects are expected to create 12,000 jobs, with 8,000 of those in construction. Two of the largest initiatives will focus on lithium production from brine, based in Arkansas and Texas, with a combined output that could power over 500,000 EVs annually. These projects, once operational, will help reduce US reliance on foreign battery supply chains, particularly from China, which currently dominates global battery production and critical mineral processing.
This funding marks the second round of support for battery production, following a $1.8 billion round in 2022. As the US seeks to reduce its reliance on China, which currently leads global battery production, these projects aim to secure America’s position in the growing green energy market. The administration has also raised tariffs on Chinese battery imports and tied EV tax credits to US-manufactured batteries.
With this investment, the Biden administration aims to accelerate the shift toward renewable energy, promote domestic manufacturing, and reduce reliance on global supply chains, all while creating thousands of jobs in the growing clean energy sector. As these projects move forward, they are expected to play a pivotal role in meeting the nation’s climate and energy goals.
