Clean-energy companies Rivian Automotive Inc. and Plug Power Inc. have successfully secured $8.3 billion in loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy for the construction of manufacturing plants in the United States. Rivian closed a $6.6 billion loan deal to establish a manufacturing plant near Social Circle, Georgia, aiming to create 7,500 new jobs. Construction is set to commence in 2026, with electric vehicle production scheduled for 2028. On the other hand, Plug Power finalized a $1.66 billion loan guarantee to build multiple hydrogen production plants nationwide. This move is crucial for Plug Power's green hydrogen expansion. Analysts are optimistic about the companies' future, with Rivian's stock soaring 42.7% in the past three months and Plug Power shares rising by 34.3%, outperforming the market. The loan guarantees provide a significant boost to the clean-energy sector and signal confidence in the growth of electric vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S.