GE Vernova Expands Pennsylvania Factory, Adding 250 Jobs to Meet Rising Energy Demand

GE Vernova, a leading global energy company, has announced plans to add 250 new jobs at its Charleroi, Pennsylvania, factory over the next two years. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to meet the increasing demand for energy and to modernize the nation's electrical grid. The new positions will focus on manufacturing high voltage switchgear products, essential for the stable and reliable operation of electrical grids.

The company's investment in Pennsylvania, totaling up to $100 million, is expected to create approximately 700 new jobs across multiple facilities in the state. This initiative not only aims to bolster the domestic supply chain but also to enhance national security and global competitiveness. GE Vernova's CEO, Scott Strazik, emphasized the importance of these investments in reindustrializing Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector and in closing critical gaps in the energy infrastructure.

In addition to the Charleroi factory expansion, GE Vernova has secured an order to supply seven high-efficiency 7HA.02 natural gas turbines to the Homer City Energy Campus. This project, transitioning from coal to natural gas, will support a 3,200-acre data center campus, catering to the growing needs of AI and high-performance computing technologies. The Homer City Energy Campus is projected to be operational by 2027, contributing up to 4.4GW of electricity.

These developments are part of GE Vernova's $9 billion global investment plan through 2028, announced during its Investor Update in December 2024. With a workforce of over 18,000 across the U.S. and a significant role in powering more than half of the country's electricity, GE Vernova continues to lead in the energy transition, aiming for a more affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.