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July 10, 2025 - Muncy, PA

Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Economy

Governor Josh Shapiro joined Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce that Verne Inc. - a California-based energy storage innovator - will open its first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. The nearly $4.5 million project will create at least 61 new, full-time jobs in Lycoming County and further cement Pennsylvania's leadership in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. The Commonwealth is investing more than $1.27 million to support the project.

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive and business-friendly, securing more than $25.2 billion in private sector investments and nearly 11,000 new jobs. Through the Commonwealth's first Economic Development Strategy in nearly two decades, historic site development funding, and streamlined permitting and licensing, the Shapiro Administration is delivering real results and attracting cutting-edge companies like Verne.

"Pennsylvania is making strategic investments to grow our innovation, energy, and manufacturing industries, and Verne clearly recognized that our Commonwealth is competing again because they chose us over Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia for its first manufacturing facility in the country," said Governor Shapiro. "My Administration is proud to win deal like this that strengthen our local communities, grow our manufacturing sector, and position Pennsylvania as a national leader in innovation and job creation. We're competing aggressively for private sector investment - and Pennsylvania is open for business."

Speaker List:
David Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CTO, Verne Inc.
Governor Josh Shapiro
Jason Fink, President and CEO, Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce



Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro will join Verne Inc. Co-Founder David Jaramillo and local leaders to announce the opening of Verne Inc.s first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, creating 61 new jobs and advancing Pennsylvanias clean energy economy.. .Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has secured over $25.2 billion in private sector investments, creating nearly 11,000 jobs. From day one, Governor Shapiro has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, creating the Economic Development Strategy, securing historic funding for site development, and speeding up the Commonwealths permitting, licensing, and certification processes.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28053_gov_bizPA_DZ_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>