Funding Innovation for Low-Emission Concrete and Asphalt: Cleaner Infrastructure and Jobs.
This Act aims to accelerate the research and deployment of technologies that significantly reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from cement, concrete, and asphalt production. Citizens can expect future infrastructure projects, such as roads and buildings, to be constructed using more environmentally friendly materials, potentially leading to better air quality. Furthermore, these programs are designed to support the creation of new, high-quality domestic jobs in the manufacturing sector for these innovative materials.
Key points
$200 million is authorized for demonstration projects focused on new, cleaner methods for producing concrete and asphalt.
Financial incentives and grants are established to encourage states to use low-emission materials in highway construction projects.
The Department of Transportation is authorized to guarantee future purchases of innovative materials (Advance Purchase Commitments) to stimulate private investment in green technologies.
A new interagency task force will coordinate federal efforts to ensure the durability and quality of these new, low-emission construction materials.
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