IMPACT Act

Key Points

• The Department of Energy will start a new program to research and test "advanced" versions of cement, concrete, and asphalt. These new materials are designed to last longer, cost less to make, and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing process.
• The program will focus on new technologies like carbon capture, which traps pollution before it enters the air, and using alternative fuels to heat the massive kilns used in production. It also aims to make sure these materials can be recycled or reused more easily to reduce waste.
• To see if these ideas work in the real world, the government will partner with universities and private companies to run demonstration projects. These tests will happen across the country, including in rural areas, to ensure the new materials work in different climates and settings.
• The policy provides technical help to local governments and businesses to help them understand how to use these new materials. This includes assistance with updating local building codes and standards so they can legally use the improved concrete and asphalt on their own projects.
• By focusing on making these materials in the United States, the program aims to create more domestic jobs and make the country less dependent on foreign supply chains for essential building supplies used in roads and bridges.

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