Eaton Corporation 1 (48C Self-Disclosed)

Eaton is expanding production capacity of voltage regulators at their Nacogdoches, TX manufacturing facility. The current facility sits at 192,650 sq ft and produces single-phase polemount and padmount transformers. This project will add 243,000 sq ft to the existing facility and will accommodate increased manufacturing of voltage regulators. The investment at the Nacogdoches, TX facility will increase Eaton's ability to meet customer demands and support utility companies' efforts to modernize the grid. Voltage regulators are a key component in grid stability and resiliency because they hold the distribution line voltage constant. This project will also facilitate the expanded production of medium voltage liquid-immersed transformers for distribution utilities at Eaton's Waukesha, WI facility. Voltage regulators and distribution transformers are necessary to meet current and long-term electricity demand and to enable the broader use of distributed energy resources and electrification of the nation's transportation system.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released applicant self-disclosed information for 22 projects across 17 states that voluntarily shared with DOE that they received a total of nearly $1 billion in allocations from the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C). Nine of the self-disclosed projects indicated they are located in 48C energy communities – communities with closed coal mines or coal plants—showcasing the Biden Administration’s commitment to investing in America’s energy communities.