California Nevada Cement Association Applauds Cement Sector Emissions Reduction Bill
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) commends the introduction of AB 2109 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo as a vital step forward in decarbonizing the state's cement production by 2045.
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- California cement sector commends Assemblymember Juan Carrillo's introduction of AB 2109, which would permit capture and reuse of excess heat to generate emission-free electricity to be used on-site at cement plants
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) commends the introduction of AB 2109 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo as a vital step forward in decarbonizing the state's cement production by 2045. - The bill would permit cement producers in California to capture heat emitted during the manufacturing process and use it to create electricity they can then use on-site, giving cement plants access to carbon-free power.
- Tom Tietz, Executive Director of CNCA, said, "California's cement producers have long been part of the decarbonization solution, working with environmental groups and legislators on landmark bills that guide the cement sector to net zero.
- CNCA's work, together with legislators, environmental NGOs, and additional stakeholders has made California a national leader in decarbonizing the cement sector while growing the economy.