Invenergy has commenced construction on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, approximately 30 miles from Chicago.
The 135,000 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will employ over 250 local workers during the construction phase.
“The Center of Excellence is Invenergy's latest investment in the workforce of the future and reinforces our leadership in meeting the growing demand for clean energy,” said Steve Dowdy, Executive Vice President and Operating Business Leader at Invenergy. “As we collectively meet today's rapidly expanding energy needs, this state-of-the-art training and equipment refurbishment facility continues our commitment to the region, elevating Chicagoland, Illinois, and the US as the tip of the spear for energy infrastructure investment and innovation.”
The Village of Bolingbrook Mayor, Mary Alexander-Basta, expressed her support for the project, stating, “Invenergy's investment in Bolingbrook represents an exciting new partnership. We are proud to support these new clean energy manufacturing and workforce investments in our local community.”
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant highlighted the local benefits of the project, saying, “The Center of Excellence is a welcome investment, creating jobs and providing hands-on training to support a workforce of the future. This project will drive local innovation and progress, building upon Will County's leadership in the clean energy economy.”
Illinois State Representative Natalie Manley noted the state's leadership in energy innovation, commenting, “Illinois continues to lead the nation in new energy innovation and investment, demonstrated by Invenergy's commitment to this one-of-a-kind facility here in Bolingbrook.”
