Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help small- or medium-sized manufacturers (employing ≤750 people in specific manufacturing sectors) improve energy efficiency. Qualified entities like state energy offices or tribes receive funding to provide subgrants, requiring manufacturers to develop energy management plans and use US-made iron/steel products (with limited waivers for cost or availability issues). The program mandates labor compliance standards for contractors and limits administrative costs to 7% of grant funds. It allocates $600 million for these energy efficiency projects, focusing on reducing electricity and natural gas use through concrete funding mechanisms.