Ebb Carbon

The #XPRIZECarbonRemoval team recently traveled to San Francisco to connect with Ebb Carbon, a finalist team pioneering a fascinating, new approach to carbon removal using the ocean. 🌐 Ebb Carbon employs an electrochemical process called electrodialysis to transform salt from seawater into acids and bases. Located near the ocean, their facility is perfectly positioned to test this groundbreaking technology. By returning the base (NaOH) to the ocean, they drive a process known as ocean alkalinity enhancement, slightly increasing seawater's pH to amplify its natural ability to remove CO2. 🌊💧 Notably, Ebb’s tech thrives with saltier water, such as the brine from desalination facilities—offering a unique way to integrate with existing infrastructure and maximize impact. This visit underscored the potential of innovative solutions like Ebb Carbon's to make meaningful strides in climate action. 🌎 Learn more about Ebb Carbon and the other XPRIZE Carbon Removal finalists in our blog here. https://lnkd.in/gDjTiPaR

Today, we were proud to work with U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to introduce important bipartisan legislation to stimulate the carbon removal market in the United States. The Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act would update existing tax code to right-size it to the current industry, where innovative American companies are using a variety of methods to permanently remove carbon dioxide pollution. Currently, too many carbon removal companies are unable to access tax incentives because their specific technology is not reflected in the tax code. That's why lawmakers and businesses across the United States are calling for this critical update to support the full spectrum of carbon removal tools in our toolbox. “This tax credit for carbon removal will allow innovative American companies working to permanently remove carbon pollution from our atmosphere to access critical incentives that can power their work — in turn unlocking climate benefits, economic growth, and in-demand jobs across the country,” said CRA Executive Director Giana Amador on the bill’s introduction. We’re so grateful to Senators Bennet and Murkowski and all of our partners who helped make this happen. Let’s do this! https://lnkd.in/efWV6jfV

I look forward to speaking at CarbonUnbound West Coast, October 24-25 in San Francisco. The summit will bring together CDR leaders and experts with the focus on achieving a collective mission: one gigaton of carbon removed from Earth's atmosphere. Please join me for a fireside chat about open-system carbon removal at 4:30p on October 24th.

Last week, I had the privilege of testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology alongside Noah Deich (DOE), Sarah Kapnick (NOAA), and Scott Doney (University of Virginia). I described the immense potential of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and Ebb Carbon’s unique role in pioneering Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement as a scalable solution. It was a moment to share our progress, from early demonstrations at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to our proposed pilot in Port Angeles, WA. At Ebb, we’ve always believed that the way we remove the first 1,000 tonnes of CO2 will shape how we remove the next billion. But this work goes beyond technology—it requires strong public-private partnerships, community engagement, smart federal policies, and streamlined permitting pathways. These elements were critical to scaling solar energy, and I believe they will unlock the same potential for marine CDR. Now is the time to move from possibility to reality. We have a narrow window to accelerate the deployment of these vital climate solutions and I’m excited that we are working alongside the federal government and industry partners to make it happen. #CDR #mCDR #climateaction #carbonremoval #climatechange #climatesolutions

Last week, I had the privilege of testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology alongside Noah Deich (DOE), Sarah Kapnick (NOAA), and Scott Doney (University of Virginia). I described the immense potential of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and Ebb Carbon’s unique role in pioneering Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement as a scalable solution. It was a moment to share our progress, from early demonstrations at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to our proposed pilot in Port Angeles, WA. At Ebb, we’ve always believed that the way we remove the first 1,000 tonnes of CO2 will shape how we remove the next billion. But this work goes beyond technology—it requires strong public-private partnerships, community engagement, smart federal policies, and streamlined permitting pathways. These elements were critical to scaling solar energy, and I believe they will unlock the same potential for marine CDR. Now is the time to move from possibility to reality. We have a narrow window to accelerate the deployment of these vital climate solutions and I’m excited that we are working alongside the federal government and industry partners to make it happen. #CDR #mCDR #climateaction #carbonremoval #climatechange #climatesolutions

This week, ClearPath brought a delegation of eight Senate staff to Washington state as part of its Clean Energy Innovation Academy (CEIA)! The delegation visited Energy Northwest’s Generating Station, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Ebb Carbon and PNNL Marine Sciences Laboratory - Sequim Bay, and Helion. Some of the trip highlights included seeing a nuclear reactor, visiting the soon-to-be-dedicated Energy Storage Launchpad at PNNL, observing how carbon dioxide is removed from water, and viewing a next-gen fusion generator up close. An all-of-the-above energy approach is needed to meet our energy goals and maintain grid reliability and affordability. It’s critical for American energy independence and meeting growing electricity demand that the U.S. leads in the development and deployment of these innovative technologies. A special thanks to Jud Virden, Robert Freeman, Jane Flegal, David Barbieri, Jason Imes, Marcia Burkey, Robin Langtry and Jason Evans for meeting with our group throughout the week!