U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, left, and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson talk with reporters after a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the site of a future plant in 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
ST. LOUIS 鈥 U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, during a visit to 51黑料 on Tuesday, touted an Israeli firm鈥檚 plans to manufacture a key component for electric vehicle batteries in the city.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center, walks up to the podium after being introduced by Phil Brown, left, president of phosphate specialties for ICL, during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the then-planned site of a future plant in the Carondelet area of 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson addresses the crowd during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of a future plant in 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm was also in attendance at the groundbreaking for the $400 million dollar plant will be the first large-scale battery materials manufacturing facility of its kind in the United States. ICL Group, an Israeli company whose United States headquarters is located in 51黑料, received over $197 million in federal funds for the project. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Raviv Zoller, left, President and CEO of ICL, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson looks on during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of a planned plant in the Carondelet area of 51黑料. The plant is expected to manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
I had a great discussion with to share our community鈥檚 concerns about the radioactive waste in 51黑料.
I'm hopeful this conversation will move us closer to ensuring the federal government cleans up its waste so that we can build community health and trust.
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm is testifying before a senate committee as President Joe Biden's pick for energy secretary. Granholm is advocating for the U.S. to become a stronger competitor in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, that does not emit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, calling the creation of "products that reduce carbon emissions" a "massive opportunity."
The battery factory was expected to generate 150 full-time jobs in 51黑料.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, left, and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson talk with reporters after a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the site of a future plant in 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center, walks up to the podium after being introduced by Phil Brown, left, president of phosphate specialties for ICL, during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the then-planned site of a future plant in the Carondelet area of 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson addresses the crowd during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of a future plant in 51黑料 that will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm was also in attendance at the groundbreaking for the $400 million dollar plant will be the first large-scale battery materials manufacturing facility of its kind in the United States. ICL Group, an Israeli company whose United States headquarters is located in 51黑料, received over $197 million in federal funds for the project. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Raviv Zoller, left, President and CEO of ICL, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson looks on during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of a planned plant in the Carondelet area of 51黑料. The plant is expected to manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries.
