Binghamton U.'s New Energy New York hopes for Build Back Better funds.pdf
1. CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER
CHRIS POTTER Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
A billion dollars is up for grabs this summer, and the Greater Binghamton
area could bring home $100 million that promises to transform the
regional economy and strengthen a critical component of America’s
supply chain.
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Game-changer for Southern Tier economy? Binghamton
U. seeks Build Back Better funds
Binghamton University’s New Energy New York Project is a Analist in
the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Here's what it would mean to
the area
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2. Binghamton University’sNew Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project
New Energy New York Project is a Gnalist in the
American Rescue Plan’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The
competition will award 20-30 regional coalitions between $25 million and
$100 million to implement projects that support an industry sector, with
the winners expected to be announced in September.
The Build Back Better Regional Challenge aims to make “transformational
investments” that “develop and strengthen regional industry clusters
across the country, all while embracing equitable economic growth,
creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. global competitiveness.”
Binghamton’s proposal focuses on turning the Southern Tier and Finger
Lakes regions into the nation’s premier hub for lithium battery research,
manufacturing and workforce development.
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3. “When you think about hubs for computers and chips you think of Silicon
Valley,” said University President Harvey Stenger. “If you think of
pharmaceuticals, you think of Philadelphia or the Boston area. Batteries
don’t have a home yet. We could be the hub for batteries.”
Why the Binghamton area is positioned to be a battery hub
M. Stanley Whittingham, a distinguished professor of chemistry and materials
science at Binghamton University and a 2019 Nobel Laureate. Whittingham is
leading Binghamton University’s New … Show more
SEBASTIAN GOLLNOW/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
Supporters of Binghamton’s proposal believe the Build Back Better award
would turbocharge an area that has already started powering up a
homegrown battery industry.
Binghamton Distinguished Professor Stanley Whittinghamwon the 2019
won the 2019
won the 2019
won the 2019
won the 2019
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4. Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry
Nobel prize in chemistry for his role in lithium-ion battery research.
Whittingham is leading the New Energy New York campaign with Per
Stromhaug, Binghamton’s associate vice president for innovation and
economic development, in partnership with a coalition of local and
regional academic institutions, non-proGts and government agencies.
Binghamton’s proposal can point to a successful proof of concept. A local
battery manufacturer,iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY
iM3NY, was spun out of research performed at
Binghamton University and isnow preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
now preparing to launch its Grst gigafactory
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus
in Endicott’s Huron Campus, the birthplace of IBM. The company plans to
build out 32 GWh of capacity over eight years, which it says will create
direct employment opportunities for approximately 2,500 people.
Proponents say Broome County’s burgeoning battery ecosystem is
positioned to quickly spur additional growth.
“Right now we have everything in the county from fundamental research
to manufacturing,” said Whittingham. “What we lack is some parts of
supply chain, but as the gigafactory gets running we hope to attract more
of those supply chain manufacturers to the area, just like IBM attracted a
lot of smaller companies that supplied them with all the small parts they
needed.”
Why the U.S. needs a domestic lithium-ion battery supply
chain
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5. A local manufacturer, iM3NY, was spun out of research performed at Binghamton
University and is now preparing to launch its Arst gigafactory in Endicott’s
Huron … Show more
PATRICK OEHLER/STAFF PHOTO
iM3NY will add much-needed production capacity on U.S. soil. The
lithium-ion battery industry is dominated by overseas companies
headquartered in Asia. Demand is expected to increase exponentially as
more motorists make the shi^ to electric vehicles in the coming years,
putting the U.S. in the precarious position of relying on distant supply
chains that proved fragile during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The batteries aren’t just a necessity for eco-conscious citizens; they also
power everyday items like cell phones, laptops and smartwatches. As the
technology evolves, lithium-ion batteries may help meet a growing
demand for energy storage and make the grid more resilient while
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6. supporting wind and solar power.
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal
In championing Binghamton’s proposal, Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Schumer has stated that domestic production of lithium-ion batteries is a
matter of national security as well as energy security.
“There’s a big push for Made in America. If it’s made in America, why not
the Southern Tier?” said Whittingham. “We already have fairly large
energy activity here … We have all the facilities, the buildings in Endicott
which IBM le^ vacant so we can move in there and really build economic
development in that region. We’re as good a region as any in the United
States to do it.”
Former IBM campus:Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
Lane closures planned in Endicott as walking bridge
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
set to be demolished
Business:New technology brings promise of growth to Broome County's
New technology brings promise of growth to Broome County's
New technology brings promise of growth to Broome County's
New technology brings promise of growth to Broome County's
New technology brings promise of growth to Broome County's
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Universal Instruments
Universal Instruments
Universal Instruments
Universal Instruments
Housing:Why New York says the old IBM Country Club can't be
Why New York says the old IBM Country Club can't be
Why New York says the old IBM Country Club can't be
Why New York says the old IBM Country Club can't be
Why New York says the old IBM Country Club can't be
demolished quite yet
demolished quite yet
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What the $100 million award would do for the Binghamton
area
New Energy New York’s proposal includes Gve projects centered around
workforce development, supply chain development, equity and justice,
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7. workforce development, supply chain development, equity and justice,
innovation in energy storage, and the creation of Battery-NY, a Battery
Technology and Manufacturing Center hosted by Binghamton University.
The facility would be located on the Huron Campus in Endicott, part of the
sprawling former IBM campus, which sits in a federal Opportunity Zone in
an economically-distressed community.
At full funding, New Energy New York is expected to create around 8,000
jobs over the next decade, with a projected economic impact of $2 billion.
The workforce development and equity components of the project will
promote workforce participation from underrepresented and
disadvantaged backgrounds.
“The training of the workforce is going to be critical, because there is no
battery manufacturing curriculum right now for lithium batteries,” said
Stenger. “We want to train people of all capabilities and all ages to ensure
we have a deep bench for the workforce. These are going to be very high-
paying jobs.”
The Battery-NY facility would aid the development of new battery
technologies and manufacturing infrastructure. Today, new battery
concepts are sent to Asia to create prototypes. Battery-NY would bring
that capacity to American soil and encourage US companies to start
making equipment for battery manufacturing. Stenger said the facility
would act as an “attractor” that could help further build out the area’s
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8. would act as an “attractor” that could help further build out the area’s
growing battery ecosystem.
“Companies will come in, learn how to make the batteries (at Battery-NY)
and say ‘Hey, there’s a workforce here that’s already built. Why don’t I just
buy some land or renovate a facility here and do my manufacturing right
here?’” said Stenger. “It will be recognized as the place you go.”
What’s next for Binghamton’s proposal
A local battery manufacturer, iM3NY, is preparing to launch its Arst gigafactory in
Endicott’s Huron Campus.
SIMON WHEELER / STAFF PHOTO
The New Energy New York Project is among 60 Gnalists waiting to learn if
their proposal is ultimately selected for funding. If successful, most of the
individual projects are projected to span three years, with construction of
the Battery-NY center expected to take four years.
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9. Stromhaug is optimistic that the proposal will receive the maximum award
of $100 million, but believes the project would still be “tremendously
successful and impactful” if funding comes in at a lower dollar Ggure.
Some programs would be scaled down, but the overall vision would
remain the same.
The attention generated by the Build Back Better Challenge has already
paid some dividends.
“We’ve had companies come to us and say they’ve seen and heard what
we’re doing and trying to do, and they’re literally coming to Binghamton to
look at places they could set up manufacturing because of this,”
Stromhaug said.
While they await the outcome of the competition, project leaders are
working along as if they are going to win the $100 million to hit the ground
running if that day comes. The university is also exploring additional
funding opportunities to help put a charge in Broome County’s growing
battery industry.
Whittingham, who has been pursuing the technology since the 1980s, has
no plans to stop anytime soon.
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10. “The US needs energy security. If we’re going to build it somewhere in the
U.S., let’s build it in New York state and let’s build it in the Southern Tier,”
said Whittingham. “We’d like to have all the batteries stamped Made in
America and then put them into American automobiles and into the
American grid system.”
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