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?? What if I told you that a #directaircapture prototype, built in the corner of a living room, could grow into a groundbreaking #climatetech company? That’s the story of Holocene, a cohort 2 company in the Breakthrough Energy Fellows program that's been making waves in #carbonremoval —and they're just getting started. When Anca Timofte joined the program, she was a one-person team with a big idea for tackling CO? emissions. Two years later, Holocene is now: ?? Partnering with Google on a groundbreaking 100,000-tonne carbon removal deal—the first ever at $100/tonne. ?? Operating an industrial pilot in Knoxville, Tennessee, with plans for a larger demonstration plant on the horizon. ??Creating technology that not only captures CO? but uses less energy and supports local communities with green jobs. ?? Dive into Holocene’s full story here: https://lnkd.in/ddGfqvhk If you—or someone you know—are working on a #breakthrough technology, apply to join Cohort 5 of our next class of fellows and be apart of next wave of innovators: www.befellows.smapply.org #CarbonRemoval #ClimateTech #Innovation #BreakthroughEnergyFellows

????Competitiveness is top of the agenda in Europe right now as news of gradual de-industrialisation is becoming increasingly clear across the bloc. I had the chance to moderate a great debate earlier this month on behalf of Cipher News, which was organized by VERBUND at the beautiful cultural hub of Bozar in Brussels. We discussed what's at stake for European companies, the role of cleantech and what to expect from a Trump presidency — the topics that will continue to drive the conversation for years to come. Philipp Offenberg Christina Overmeyer BusinessEurope Breakthrough Energy Michael Strugl Jutta Fabjan

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just awarded up to $2.2 billion to the HyVelocity Hub and Midwest Hydrogen. With five out of seven regional hubs now announced, this marks significant progress toward scaling clean hydrogen across the U.S. The scale of the H2 hubs effort is unprecedented for the DOE, a real-time experiment in public-funding to enable deployment of necessary clean technologies. But big challenges demand bold first steps. The work these hubs can now begin represents a step toward decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors using clean hydrogen as a strategic and fundamental ingredient of the energy transition. Read more: https://nt-z.ro/4i6dxSO

Want to help the planet to lower emissions by scaling advanced climate technologies? Breakthrough Energy has a new internship program! Join my team as an intern (send a direct message if of interest). If you are graduating, recently graduated, and/or transitioning back to school, but have availability in the first half of 2025, AND interest in using your skills to fight climate change, check out this 6-month internship position in D.C.! The specific candidate should be passionate about climate tech innovation, and will work on special projects related to the following: > Accelerate Adoption and Deployment: Support our efforts with global corporate partners to drive the adoption and scaling of innovative climate technologies. > Expand Bankability: Support our capital markets initiatives by collaborating with financial institutions to meet the capital needs of our portfolio companies. More in the link: https://lnkd.in/gjG9r9Qp Tyson White Aaron Bernstein Craig Staples, SHRM-SCP

We’re thrilled to announce International Airlines Group (IAG) as Infinium’s newest #eSAF customer. This global airline leader has executed a 10-year offtake commitment to purchase ultra-low carbon eSAF, which is produced at our Project Roadrunner site using #renewable power and waste CO2 feedstocks. ? With project investment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and Brookfield, the Infinium Project Roadrunner site is scheduled to begin supplying eSAF in late 2026. eFuels will be delivered to the UK and will be used to support IAG's compliance with the newly signed UK SAF Mandate. ? #SustainableAviation #CarbonNeutral #SAF #SustainableTransport #CleanEnergy #NetZero #UK https://lnkd.in/eWq7XMvy

?? We’re #Hiring an Intern! I’m excited to share that Breakthrough Energy has launched a new Internship Program—and we’re looking for a passionate communicator to join our team! At BE, we’re all about building a #netzero emissions future by supporting innovations that transform how the world is powered. From advancing new technologies to shaping global policy, the work we do has a real impact. This paid, in-person internship runs from January to June 2025 in Washington, DC and it’s a unique opportunity to: ?? Dive into cutting-edge technologies reducing emissions. ?? Build hands-on skills with guidance from experienced mentors. ??? Contribute to meaningful communications projects driving climate innovation. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5HHBKnQ #Hiring #InternshipOpportunity #ClimateSolutions #BreakthroughEnergy

Holocene is Redefining the Future of Direct Air Capture Solutions Holocene, a direct air capture (DAC) startup, recently secured a significant agreement with Google to supply 100,000 carbon removal credits at $100 per ton by the early 2030s – a breakthrough price point in the industry. Founded by Romanian chemical engineer Anca Timofte, the company has grown from a one-person operation to a team of fifteen with facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. Holocene was originally incubated within the Precourt Institute for Energy's Stanford Climate Ventures course when Timofte and company president Keeton Ross were students at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. The company's DAC technology uses two recyclable organic compounds: one that enhances water's CO? absorption capacity and another that enables CO? removal through precipitation. Their system operates at lower energy requirements than existing technologies and can be powered by renewable energy. As a Breakthrough Energy Fellows company, Holocene has benefited from funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, which have helped accelerate its growth. The company deliberately chose to establish itself in Knoxville, outside traditional tech hubs, to work closely with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and contribute to local community development. Following the success of their industrial pilot facility, Holocene is now planning a demonstration plant that will be 200-500 times larger. The Google agreement has helped validate their technology and attract additional customer interest, positioning them for continued growth in the carbon removal market. Read the news at Breakthrough Energy: https://lnkd.in/gU-jF6hc #carboncapture #cleantech David T. Danielson Joel Moxley Jane Woodward David McColl

Polyester is everywhere — from your favorite shirt to your sofa. But it also accounts for over half of global textile fiber production, with 73 million tons produced annually. This material has a massive carbon footprint, emitting 20.6 kg of carbon emissions in its lifecycle. RMI’s latest report explores how the fashion and furniture industries can lead the shift toward lower-emissions polyester through innovation and collective action. Read the full report here:https://nt-z.ro/3Z5pxv4

???Breakthrough Energy Fellows Applications are Open!??? ?? Applications for the next cohort of Breakthrough Energy Fellows are open! ?Are you or someone in your network working on early-stage climatetech innovation? Our program is designed to accelerate groundbreaking ideas, offering world-class support to innovators tackling the toughest barriers in climate technology. ? ?? Who should apply? We’re looking for early-stage (~TRL 1-4) climatetech companies with: ???Potential to reduce GHG emissions by 500M tons/year at scale and adaptation technologies with high impact ???Less than ~$2M in dilutive funding raised ???High impact potential with a need for technical derisking ? What we offer: ???Significant R&D funding ???A 1-year program accelerating key milestones ???Technical and commercialization support ???Access to Breakthrough Energy’s global network ? ???Deadline: Submit your application or nominate a founder by Monday, December 2! ???Learn more about our cutting-edge work and apply at the link below. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the next generation of climate innovators! Michael Mulcahy Niels Luchters MJ (Thinus) Booysen Megan Bruwer

Two years ago, Anca Timofte, was a one-person team with a big vision: to create scalable, efficient direct air capture (DAC) technology. Today, that vision is a reality. Holocene, the company Timofte founded through the Breakthrough Energy Fellows program. Their DAC technology, built with scalable and energy efficient processes, is setting new standards — as evidenced by their recent partnership with Google. Learn more about Holocene and their mission in our latest newsroom: https://nt-z.ro/48ZI0hv Inspired to follow in Holocene’s footsteps? Applications for Cohort 5 of the Fellows program are open and close Dec. 2: https://nt-z.ro/3CERSBf