Arbor Energy

A big day for Arbor: we’ve partnered with Microsoft to deliver 25,000 tons of permanent carbon removal while generating clean, reliable electricity. This collaboration is a profound step toward realizing our vision of a planet in balance. At Arbor, we believe in the beauty of what’s possible when human ingenuity aligns with the wisdom of nature. Our innovative system turns organic waste into clean electricity while removing CO2 from the atmosphere—healing the planet while accelerating the path to a clean power grid. Beginning in 2027, we’ll deliver 5,000 tons of carbon removal each year for Microsoft registered under Isometric's protocol, all?while producing always-on electricity. Together, we’re proving that we can erase the emissions of the past while powering a thriving future. This is just the beginning. Read about the deal in Axios: https://lnkd.in/g-TT_N_Y Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gXxwiaKx

What happens when rocket engineers turn their attention to climate tech? ?? In the latest article from Heatmap News, our CEO Brad Hartwig shares how we’re harnessing aerospace technology to meet the growing demand for clean, reliable electricity and permanent carbon removal. Huge thanks to Katie Brigham and the Heatmap team for spotlighting Arbor's efforts to sustainably power the present while erasing emissions of the past. #cleanpower #carbonremoval #CDR #climatetech

We’re thrilled to announce that Arbor is a winner of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Carbon Negative Shot, the U.S. government’s first major carbon dioxide removal effort!??? For Arbor, this DOE award will propel our pilot facility forward, where our innovative system will transform organic waste into clean, always-on power while permanently sequestering CO2. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in scaling our technology and demonstrating its potential to reshape the future of clean energy and carbon removal. A heartfelt thank you to the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy for their trust and partnership, and congratulations to our fellow awardees Carba, Inc., Carbon Lockdown , Eion, Lithos Carbon, Mote, Arizona State University, Clemson University, Northwestern University, Stanford University, and University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center. This recognition is a tremendous vote of confidence in Arbor’s mission and technology, and we’re energized for the work ahead to bring our planet into balance. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gsCEMGfu

Yesterday at the BloombergNEF Forum in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of chatting with BNEF’s Mark Daly and Ryan Cook of Arc about how we’re?tackling climate challenges with an aerospace mindset. Drawing from our time at SpaceX, Ryan and I reflected on?a central theme of what drives us: working on really hard problems with brilliant people to drive outsized impact. That same ethos drives both of us to build sustainable businesses with a much bigger mission in mind. At Arbor Energy, we’re focusing on producing carbon-negative power—unlocking an energy-abundant future while actively restoring the planet. Huge thanks to Lauren Faber O’Connor from Lowercarbon Capital, our panel moderator Mark Daly from BNEF, and everyone who joined us to learn, support, and share ideas. It’s clear that building a truly sustainable future will require all of us to step up—collaborating, pioneering new models, and being willing to share what we learn along the way.

The surging demand for data centers, fueled by advancements in AI, comes with an enormous energy footprint. But what if we didn’t have to compromise the planet to power the future? At Arbor, we’re developing a solution that provides both clean, always-on electricity and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through carbon-negative power generation. Morgan Stanley’s recent report highlights how the data center boom could drive demand for CDR. But we believe there’s a better way forward—one where we don’t need to create more emissions just to incentivize removing them. By powering data centers with carbon-negative electricity, Arbor could pave a new path where we don’t have to choose between progress and sustainability. #cleanpower #datacenters #CDR #carbonremoval

Meet Brad Boyer, Principal Engineer at Arbor! After nearly two decades working on gas turbines at GE Power, Brad’s deep commitment to sustainability led him to Arbor, where he saw the potential to build something truly groundbreaking: a way to produce clean, carbon-negative power. Brad now uses his expertise in power generation and engineering project management to oversee the development of multiple complex projects across teams. He plays a key role in bringing Arbor’s innovation to life—a new kind of power plant that transforms organic waste into baseload power while capturing CO2 for permanent storage. This fall is especially momentous for Brad, as he serves as the Program Manager for Arbor’s 1-megawatt pilot, ATLAS, which is set to begin testing our full stack of technology. What excites Brad most is the innovation behind Arbor’s approach. While the technologies aren’t entirely new, the way Arbor integrates and executes them is revolutionary for how we fight climate change and generate power. As Brad puts it, “I imagine it’s what the Wright brothers must have felt—knowing flight was possible, but needing to put in the work to make it a reality. We have the technology, and now it’s about refining, testing, and proving that what works on paper can truly change the world.”

The Arbor team is making big strides toward achieving carbon-negative power! We are on track to achieve first fire on our 1 MW pilot, ATLAS, by the end of the year. Our power skid is being welded and painted, and will soon arrive at our office for final assembly before heading to our test site in San Bernardino. It's incredible to see our rendering coming to life! In Phase I of our campaign, ATLAS will serve as a test bed for Arbor's sCO2 turbomachinery (all developed in-house). Over the course of 2025, it will prove the technology's potential to convert organic waste into clean electricity and permanent carbon removal. ATLAS will help us fine-tune our design with over 1,000 hours of operation to test the system under various real-world conditions using a variety of feedstocks (from forest waste to agricultural residues).

Imagine a future where clean, reliable power helps bring our planet into balance—and you’re part of making it a reality. Arbor is looking for Process & Test Engineers based in LA to test, design, and manage the technical aspects of critical projects like oxy-combustion and CO2 purification and liquefaction, ensuring our systems are efficient, scalable, and ready to change the world. We’re looking for individuals who both excel in engineering and share our deep commitment to building a future where technology and nature thrive together. If you’re passionate about using your expertise to leave the world better than you found it, get in touch with us. #hiring #climatejobs #greenjobs #jobsinclimate #workinclimate

At #ClimateWeekNYC, our team found itself at the heart of a conversation about bridging the gap between venture capital and project finance for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) technologies. Scaling transformative climate solutions will take more than just innovation in technology; it calls for creativity, risk-taking, and fresh thinking from every part of the ecosystem. At Arbor, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and to bring carbon-negative power to commercial scale, we need others—investors, financiers, and partners—to push theirs. As Vanessa Z Chan, Chief Commercialization Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), put it, “What we are now is in the Squid Games where everyone wants to go eighth or ninth, but pointing to everyone else to go first.” But we believe this isn’t about standing back. It’s about coming together, not in a game of survival, but in a shared mission—more like the Avengers. Each hero steps forward not because they are forced to, but because they believe in the value they bring to the team. Success will come when we stop hesitating and start innovating—daring to break the mold and build something truly transformative for our planet. Huge shoutout to the incredible voices that helped drive these important conversations, including Andrew Yi and James Lindsay and the Builders Vision team, Dana Gibber and the Flowcarbon team, and Dimitry Gershenson and the Enduring Planet team, and to our own team of Arbor Avengers including Microsoft, Frontier, Isometric, Voyager Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Gigascale Capital, and so many others. Let’s keep bravely moving forward. #climatetech #carbonremoval #cleanenergy #climateaction

At Arbor, we’re driven by a simple yet ambitious vision: to bring the planet into balance. Our new agreement with Microsoft to deliver 25,000 tons of permanent carbon removal is a profound step forward in making that vision a reality. Starting in 2027, we’ll deliver 5,000 tons of carbon removal annually to Microsoft while producing clean, reliable power, all by harnessing organic waste. As Brian Marrs from Microsoft said, “The technical promise and modularity of Arbor’s system make it a very compelling climate solution. Arbor has established a clear, actionable blueprint for simultaneously removing CO2 while producing clean electricity.” Check out the latest coverage from Carbon Herald for a deeper dive into the details. #carbonremoval #CDR #climateaction #climatetech