As shifting policies under the new White House administration are expected to create uncertainty around circular economy initiatives, Carbon Capture and Commercialization (CC&C) drives tangible, deployable sustainability with its innovative Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) technology, which captures CO₂ for under $100 per ton.
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its net-zero ambitions by 2045, the U.S. Government recently allocated $250 million to advance carbon capture technology. (1) However, with Donald Trump returning to the White House, many expect policy adjustments, potentially emphasizing private-sector-driven solutions and reassessing spending priorities. Amid this evolving landscape, Carbon Capture and Commercialization (CC&C) is leading the charge, delivering innovative and tailored solutions for sustainability. "To achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions without depending on government incentives, we need technologies that are robust, economically viable, and scalable on their own today," states Sam Adams, CEO of Technology at CC&C.
Reductions in Sustainability Budgets
The Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, a policy blueprint crafted by the Heritage Foundation and anticipated to guide Trump's administration, could lead to rollbacks of initiatives supporting carbon capture. A key proposal within the document is the elimination of the Department of Energy's Office for Clean Energy Demonstrations, which funds several carbon capture projects. (2) Simultaneously, as major European economies like Germany and the UK face GDP contractions, sustainability initiatives in this region may also lose momentum. (3-4)
While subsidies and public policies have been instrumental in advancing net-zero goals, they were never intended as permanent solutions for a circular economy to be viable.
"Promises of future solutions won't solve today's crisis. Our Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) is proven technology delivering results now," says Samir Adams. "With its sub-$100 per ton cost and scalable design, DACC efficiently captures CO₂ and turns it into a valuable resource. The technology is ready and deployable today—not in 2030."
From Promises to Progress: The Urgent Need for Action Beyond Subsidies
Government subsidies for emerging technologies are essential for driving innovation, but they alone cannot solve today's pressing climate challenges. These funds are often tied to objectives set years into the future, while the need for action is immediate.
"Direct Air Capture (DAC) has been around for over a decade, yet most headlines still focus on research breakthroughs or lab-bound innovations," says Adams. "This is why investors and industry professionals remain skeptical of DAC. The good news is that when we show them what we're doing, we turn them into believers."
Google's Carbon Removal Deal and the Limitations of Long-Term Strategies
Google recently announced a deal with Holocene to purchase 100,000 tons of carbon removal credits by 2030. (5) While this reflects the tech giant's commitment to sustainability, it also highlights key execution risks.
The primary concern lies in the long-term nature of the solution. Although Google's investment supports DAC development, it delays tangible progress toward net-zero goals. By committing to a technology that won't yield results until 2030, the agreement does little to address current emissions. This extended timeline underscores a disconnect between the urgency of emissions reductions and the pace of DAC scalability, raising questions about whether such investments align with effective strategies.
"The industry continues to focus on massive, expensive projects. While there's some movement toward smaller, industrial-scale solutions, the emphasis largely remains on big, costly undertakings," notes Adams.
Toward a Cost-Effective Carbon Capture Solution
CC&C doesn't rely on promises for future breakthroughs but provides real, deployable technology today. Our Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) adsorber captures carbon under $100 per ton, drastically reducing the financial barrier to large-scale carbon removal.
Unlike traditional methods, which are complex, expensive, and energy-intensive, CC&C's system uses minimal power and functionalized graphene adsorbers to capture CO₂ more efficiently and at a lower cost.
Advantages of CC&C's DACC Technology:
- Affordability: At under $100 per ton, it's one of the most cost-effective carbon capture solutions available today.
- Scalability: Designed to be mass-produced for deployment across industries of all sizes.
- Immediate Impact: Provides an actionable solution for businesses today.
"Our cost-effective, scalable solution not only addresses today's emissions challenge but also opens the door to widespread adoption across industries, enabling businesses to take immediate action toward net zero," concludes Adams.
About Carbon Capture & Commercialization:
The world is involved in solving the invisible problem of carbon dioxide emissions which are responsible for climate disruption, ocean acidification and public health issues from air quality across the globe. By reducing, reusing and recycling CO2, Carbon Capture and Commercialization is creating a sustainable and scalable solution for urban environments. Founded in 2019, Sam Adams and Fernando Sanchez combined their technology expertise in the Direct Air Carbon Capture industry to provide transparency and innovation that are turning a major global environmental problem into a commercial opportunity for urban environments. The company, based in Tampa, FL utilizes their patent pending approach to combine cutting-edge materials science with practical engineering solutions. For more information visit https://ccandc.ai/
References
1. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). "Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Advance Net-Zero Projects at Federal Facilities, Saving Taxpayers Money." Energy.gov, 2024, energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-150-million-advance-net-zero-projects-federal.
2. Reynolds, Matt. "Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal." WIRED, 18 Sept. 2024, http://www.wired.com/story/project-2025-carbon-capture-subsidies-dac-direct-air-2024-election-trump/. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
3. European Commission. "Economic Forecast for Germany." Economy-Finance.ec.europa.eu, European Commission, 15 May 2024, economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/economic-surveillance-eu-economies/germany/economic-forecast-germany_en.
4. Guardian staff reporter. "UK's Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly by 0.1% in October." The Guardian, The Guardian, 13 Dec. 2024, theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/13/uk-economy-october-gdp.
5. Segal, Mark. "Google Signs 100,000 Ton Carbon Removal Deal with DAC Technology Startup Holocene." ESG Today, 10 Sept. 2024, esgtoday.com/google-signs-100000-ton-carbon-removal-deal-with-dac-technology-startup-holocene/.
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