Clean Energy

Blue Whale Materials Oklahoma

Li-Ion Battery Recycling Plant To Be Built In Oklahoma

At its first commercial-scale li-ion battery processing facility, Blue Whale Materials will create 90 jobs in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Energy-Forward Site Selection

Energy-Forward Site Selection

The topic of energy comes up early and often as companies work to make site selection decisions regarding existing and future facilities.
Washington Technology

Washington Delivers Technology

Having access to a robust transportation system has made Washington a dependable state for businesses that need an end-to-end supply chain.
Clean Seas West Virginia

$50M Clean Energy Manufacturing Facility Planned In West Virginia

Clean-Seas' West Virginia facility, its first in the U.S., will convert plastic feedstock into precursors for recycled content plastics and clean fuels. 
clean energy

In Illinois, Manufacturing Investments Grow Clean Energy

With Illinois' goal of achieving zero-emissions by 2045, clean energy manufacturers have an increasingly critical role in energy transition efforts.
Nevada Promotes Innovation

Nevada Promotes Innovation

With a robust transportation system already in place, Nevada focuses on low emissions and utilizing natural resources. 
Anovion Technologies Georgia

Anovion Technologies To Invest $800M In Southwest Georgia

Advanced materials company's new manufacturing facility in Decatur County will produce synthetic graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries, create hundreds of clean energy jobs.

Nel Hydrogen Gigafactory To Bring 500+ Jobs To Michigan

Financial incentives, a skilled workforce, cooperation with universities and research institutions, and strategic partnerships helped bring the Norwegian company’s $400M automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility to Michigan.
sustainability

Energy & Sustainability: Going For The Green

Increasingly, sustainability and energy concerns occupy a place on the list of leading site selection factors.
Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants

EPA Names 2022’s Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants

The 86 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2022 are in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector.
Nucor Alabama

Nucor Plans $125M Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Alabama

Nucor Towers & Structures will create 200 new jobs building transmission towers at the new facility in Decatur, where the company already operates a steel mill. 
TOP UTILITIES

Top Utilities 2023: Powering Business

Utilities help keep economies growing: These Top Utilities of 2023 provide energy and play a vital role in the site selection process.
2022 State of the Year

North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2022 State Of The Year

North Carolina is named Business Facilities’ 2022 State of the Year, the second time the state has been recognized for this top honor.
renewable energy

The Race To Net Zero Energy

Unprecedented transformation in the renewable energy sector is driving economic opportunity and growth.
Louisiana Manufacturing

Four Louisiana Manufacturing Projects Create $268M+ In Investment

Cargill, CF Industries, BASF and Calucem projects will create, retain more than 350 jobs throughout the state.
clean energy

Solar R&D Projects Part Of U.S. Investment In Clean Energy Industry

On the heels of President Biden's June 6 action to accelerate clean energy development, DOE announces solar energy research project investments.
Massachusetts Manufacturing

Massachusetts Manufacturer 6K Awarded $1.5M M2I2 Grant

The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant will fund high-tech equipment to recycle scrap materials used in additive manufacturing and battery production.
Meta Kuna Idaho

Meta Picks Idaho For New 960,000 SF Data Center

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has selected the City of Kuna, ID as the location of its new $800 million data center.
New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT)

New Jersey CSIT Awards Startups More Than $1M

New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded funding to 37 early-stage companies as part of its small business research and technology transfer programs.
Dominion Energy

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy

Felicia Howard, Dominion Energy’s new VP of Economic Development Strategy, discusses the future of economic development, clean energy, and the “new normal.”
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Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas

A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.

[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma

The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.

Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC

Experience the momentum firsthand as Washington, DC sets new benchmarks in the business world. Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or an established company, our city offers limitless possibilities for your growth and prosperity.