U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer visits Lowville Kraft-Heinz plant

LOWVILLE- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer visited the North Country on Friday by touring the Kraft-Heinz facility in Lowville, NY.

“The plant is thriving and recently secured a major $22 million federal investment to upgrade and de-carbonize its heating process to significantly reduce carbon emissions from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law,” the Senator said.

“I’m thrilled that the feds are churning up resources to create a cleaner, greener future for the plant and these laws are continuing to deliver for the North Country.”

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During his visit, Schumer announced that Kraft Heinz has successfully completed award negotiations with the Department of Energy on 'Phase I' of the planned four-phase project.

The Senator also made remarks on his previous efforts nearly a decade ago to help save the facility and keep hundreds of jobs here locally.

Image via the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer.