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

The California Energy Commission has entered into an agreement for the project titled De-centralized Manufacturing of Low-Cost, Sustainable Cementitious Binders. The primary objective is to develop and demonstrate a decentralized manufacturing process to create sustainable, low-carbon cementitious binders that can be utilized by all cement ready-mix concrete suppliers. This initiative involves the operation of a pilot facility in San Leandro, California, which aims to replace up to 90 percent of traditional Portland cement with a combination of industrial waste, natural pozzolans, and C-Crete's proprietary binder. The scope of work includes the purchase, installation, and operation of several pilot-scale equipment components. These components will be integrated into the existing infrastructure at 1767 Timothy Drive in San Leandro, with a strict requirement that no construction occurs outside the facility. Due to the nature of the project involving minor alterations within an existing footprint without significant environmental impact, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, section 15301. The project is managed by Neeva Benipal for the Energy Commission and Rouzbeh Savary as the Project Manager.