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The?New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology awarded over $2.7 million in funding to 11 New Jersey startups under Round Two of the?Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program, supporting technologies that mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/en2E_cbJ New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

???Announcing the Decarbon8-US 2024 Renewable Energy Portfolio!??? We’re thrilled to introduce the three groundbreaking companies joining this year's portfolio: Atlas Power Technologies Inc., Cecilia, and Pecos Wind Power! These innovators are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution: - Atlas Power: Developers of the most energy-dense supercapacitor, accelerating our transition to clean energy. - Cecilia: Backed by NASA, they upcycle plastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon nanotubes, transforming waste into value. - Pecos Wind Power: Manufacturers of community-scale wind turbines, making onsite, low-cost power generation accessible. Each year, Decarbon8-US focuses on a different aspect of decarbonization. For 2024, we had 85+ incredible innovators in the Renewable Energy sector apply. Our screening and judging teams worked diligently all summer to identify the final selections for this year’s portfolio. These three companies will receive investment from Decarbon8-US 2024, a philanthropic impact fund where anyone can contribute. Whether through direct donations, Donor Advised Funds contributions, or recoverable grants, you can be part of accelerating their growth and impact. ???Final call to contribute to Decarbon8-US 2024! There’s still time to make a meaningful difference in the renewable energy space. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV Decarbon8-US is run by E8 Angels and administered by our 501 (c)(3) partner Realize Impact. Stay tuned for updates on how these innovative companies are driving the future of decarbonization through renewable energy!

#NETL and New Jersey-based Cecilia have incubated a scalable microwave-based process to upcycle plastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon nanotubes, transforming a liability into an economic asset. Link to story #placticrecyling #upcycling https://lnkd.in/eJkJkTpQ

We are excited to announce the four companies heading into the finals for this year’s round of Decarbon8-US! With over 85 applicants and a rigorous selection process, these four companies are great examples of the incredibly innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. Congratulations to Atlas Power Technologies Inc., Cecilia, Pecos Wind Power, and Solvari Solar! Atlas Power Technologies Inc. has developed the most energy-dense supercapacitor, supporting our transition to renewable energy sources. Cecilia is NASA-backed, upcyclingplastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon nanotubes, transforming waste to value. Pecos Wind Power manufactures a community-scale wind turbine for low-cost, onsite power generation. Solvari Solar's all-in-one solar panel redefines residential solar through speed, ease, and access reducing its cost by 25-50% There is still time to donate to Decarbon8-US, a philanthropic impact fund that will be investing in the winners, all companies using innovative technology to make an impact in the renewable energy sector. Learn more and contribute here: https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV

I am excited to announce that I will be starting a new position this summer as a Chemical Engineering Intern for Cecilia Energy in Newark, NJ. I'm very grateful for the opportunity and am looking forward to starting!