Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing over $329,000 to support the expansion of global high-voltage technology leader Hitachi Energy in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. The investment will support Hitachi Energy’s expansion of its Mount Pleasant facility, creating a minimum of 58 new, full-time jobs. This project is part of a broader $70 million expansion the company has planned for its three facilities in Westmoreland County – creating more than 100 new jobs overall, retaining an additional 299 jobs statewide, and growing Pennsylvania’s leading energy manufacturing sector.
As part of this investment, the Mount Pleasant facility will be transformed into a state-of the-art high voltage products manufacturing facility that will increase its production capacity substantially. This project will include renovations, production line expansion and upgrades, and a new training center.
“When a global technology leader like Hitachi Energy decides to invest and expand in our Commonwealth, it sends a strong message to companies across the nation and around the world that Pennsylvania is open for business,” said Governor Shapiro. “Since day one, my Administration has been laser-focused on getting stuff done for Pennsylvania and positioning us as a national energy leader and great place to grow a business – and today’s announcement clearly shows we’re making that happen.”
The company received a funding proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $184,000 Pennsylvania First grant and a $145,000 WEDnetPA grant to train employees.
“We know supporting Pennsylvania’s robust energy sector is critical to our long-term economic prosperity, which is why we included it as one of the 5 key sectors in our Economic Development Strategy,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “The Shapiro Administration is committed to investing in companies like Hitachi Energy that are helping bolster this vital sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy. Hitachi Energy is a global leader that chose to expand in Pennsylvania because we’re a great place to do business and have the resources they need to thrive.”
The announcement adds to the growing momentum of energy and infrastructure investment in the area. Earlier this month, Liberty Energy, a leading energy services provider, unveiled plans to build a cutting-edge power generation facility in the Pittsburgh region. This follows news of a $10 billion redevelopment project to transform a former coal-fired power plant into the nation's largest natural gas-powered AI data center.
In addition, Governor Shapiro’s office recently announced several major investments aimed at boosting advanced manufacturing and clean energy in the region. Mitsubishi Electric Power Products is receiving more than $6.7 million in state support toward a $92.7 million manufacturing and testing facility, while Mainspring Energy will receive $8.6 million to help fund a 300,000-square-foot clean-tech manufacturing plant.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy is a global leader in power grids technology. It leads in high-voltage technologies including switchgears, circuit breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and service.