De-centralized Manufacturing of Low-Cost, Sustainable Cementitious Binders

The agreement aims to advance a decentralized manufacturing system for sustainable, low-carbon cementitious binders that can replace up to 90 percent of traditional Portland cement in ready-mix concrete production. This initiative leverages industrial waste and natural pozzolans combined with C-Crete’s proprietary binder to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of concrete manufacturing while maintaining structural performance. The pilot facility will be located in San Leandro, California, serving as a proof-of-concept for widespread adoption by cement and concrete suppliers across the state, with the goal of enabling a scalable, economically viable alternative to conventional cement. The project operates under the State of California Energy Commission, with primary oversight managed by Neeva Benipal as Commission Agreement Manager and Rouzbeh Savary from C-Crete serving as Project Manager. The initiative aligns with California’s environmental objectives and is exempt from CEQA review based on staff recommendations. The pilot will test the technical and operational feasibility of decentralized production, empowering local ready-mix operations to produce binder materials on-site or regionally, reducing transportation emissions and supply chain dependencies. The timeline is set for the project to be pursued starting July 7, 2026, and the effort is intended to catalyze broader industry transition toward low-emission construction materials.