Project Traits
State: Ohio
Congressional District: Unknown
Organization Type: Commercial
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Industry
Energy Subsector: Industrial Decarbonization
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Industrial Demonstrations Program] for $760,185
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
The Department of Energy awarded O-I Glass (a nationwide glass manufacturer) $760,185 to update its facility in Zanesville, Ohio to be more sustainable. This is the first round of funding that will total $1,551,399.
O-I will install a groundbreaking furnace system that combines five technologies designed to cut waste heat, boost energy efficiency, and prevent emissions. With the help of this technology, O-I aims to cut emissions by 10% by 2025 and 25% by 2030.
The toal funding to O-I received has put it on track to create 300 jobs nationwide and boost the efficiency of American manufacturing.