Project Traits
State: Michigan
Congressional District: MI06
Organization Type: Commercial
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Project Type: Manufacturing
Energy Sector: Buildings
Energy Subsector: Retrofit
Project Start Year: 2023
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: $31,700,000
Jobs Announced or Created: 277
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
Detroit: LuxWall is investing in energy-efficient glass manufacturing, creating jobs in a former coal plant location.
In November 2023, LuxWall received a $31.7 million grant from the Department of Energy to construct a manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan.
LuxWall manufactures energy-efficient, vacuum-insulating glass that boosts heat retention by 45% and cooling retention by 60%. LuxWall planned to create 277 jobs at the factory, paying an average wage of $1,653 per week plus benefits. The company also planned to offer training and apprenticeship programs for local residents. LuxWall also pledged to install high-efficiency windows for local residents.