Sublime Systems Secures $87M DOE Award for Clean Cement Plant
Slice of Manufacturing Team
12/05/2024
Key Highlights:
- Awarded up to $87M by the U.S. Department of Energy for next-gen clean cement production in Holyoke, MA.
- Breakthrough electrochemical process avoids CO2 emissions and pollutants from traditional cement manufacturing.
- Expected to create 70-90 high-quality jobs and strengthen U.S. cement supply chains.
- Part of DOE's $6 billion Industrial Demonstrations Program for clean industrial manufacturing.
- Partnerships secured with Holcim and CRH to scale technology globally.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ “Sublime is developing the clean cement manufacturing technology of the future. As we scale up our domestic production with the DOE’s support, we'll work simultaneously to export this innovation around the globe and continue America’s long tradition of inventing essential technologies for the world. This completed award negotiation follows an extensive diligence process that vetted the transformative nature of Sublime’s technology, product, and ability to scale globally.” ”
Dr. Leah Ellis, CEO & Co-Founder at Sublime Systems
Our Take:
Sublime Systems' DOE-backed clean cement plant represents a critical step in decarbonizing an industry responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions. By leveraging electrochemical innovation, the company not only addresses cement manufacturing's pollution problem but also creates economic opportunities in underserved areas like Holyoke, MA. Partnerships with industry leaders Holcim and CRH further position Sublime to revolutionize the global cement market. This initiative underscores the powerful synergy of private-sector innovation and public funding in driving the next industrial revolution.
