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Kraft Heinz pledges energy efficiency focus despite $170M federal funding cut
June 3, 2025
Kraft Heinz has affirmed its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency projects despite the U.S. Department of Energy rescinding up to $170 million in potential funding, according to a report by The News Gazette. The funds were initially earmarked for clean energy upgrades across ten of the company's U.S. manufacturing plants, including its facility in Champaign.
The DOE's decision was part of a larger termination of over $3 billion in awards, primarily aimed at carbon capture and decarbonization projects. Federal officials stated these projects "failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable and would not generate a positive return on investment of taxpayer dollars."
In response, Kraft Heinz stated its dedication to its investment plans. "While we will continue to evaluate this decision, it does not change our intention to continue investing in our 30 U.S. manufacturing facilities," a Kraft Heinz representative told The News-Gazette. "We will continue to drive energy efficiency projects forward as we make these investments."
The company had previously announced in March 2024 that it was selected for award negotiations for the $170 million to support projects aimed at significantly reducing annual emissions. Despite this setback in federal funding, Kraft Heinz plans to proceed with a multi-billion dollar modernization of its U.S. supply chain infrastructure over the next five years, incorporating energy efficiency improvements.
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