The election of President Trump and unified Republican control of Congress signals a likely total reset of federal energy and environmental policy. Grant Quasha, Chairman and CEO at Eco Material Technologies, key note speaker will present Coal Ash and SCMs in the New Administration for the upcoming Cementitious Materials International Congress Americas (April 2-3, Atlanta, USA).
First, early Cabinet appointments reveal a commitment to pro-energy policy objectives. Key appointments include former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as Energy Department Secretary, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior. If confirmed, these leaders and their agencies are expected to advocate for fossil fuels, deregulation, and possibly even the return of the National Coal Council.
Second, President Trump has pledged to issue dozens of sweeping executive orders and review the Environmental Protection Agency’s “power plant strategy.” This includes a review of 2024’s final rule entitled “Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments.”
Other key agenda items include reform of EPA rules targeting coal, a boost in carbon capture incentives, and disbursement of $1.2 billion in grants to states and municipalities for purchasing American-made low carbon construction materials for use in transportation-related infrastructure projects.
Altogether, such developments signal positive change for coal ash disposal regulations and a more active federal role in promoting coal ash beneficial use.
The above is a central piece of discussion at the upcoming Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas — a cornerstone for professionals in the construction and cement industry, focusing on sustainable cementitious materials such as ashes, slags, clays, fumes, pozzolana, and innovative building materials derived from construction debris and demolition waste (Atlanta, USA, April 2-3, 2024). The Congress will feature discussions on the latest in green building methods, sustainable practices, and innovative research, making it an essential gathering for anyone interested in the advancement of sustainable construction. Register now and take advantage of the Early bird rates!
Read more details about the Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas 2025, here: https://industrylink.eu/event/cementitious-materials-international-congress-2025/
About the Speaker
Grant Quasha is the Chairman and CEO of Eco Material Technologies which he founded in 2021 via the merger or Green Cement Inc. and Boral Resources. He is the former Chief Executive Officer for Green Cement. Prior to that, he built the largest wire rod steelmaker in the US for Liberty Steel and built and helped manage two US mining companies. He also worked for JP Morgan’s Investment Bank in their Natural Resources Group. He received his B.A. from Harvard College, Cum Laude, and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School.
About Eco Material Technologies, Platinum Sponsor of the event:
Eco Material Technologies is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S., serving over 6,000 unique customer locations from its 115+ sites across 45 states. It is the nation’s largest marketer and distributor of fly ash and uses patented technologies to convert fly ash and other materials into innovative, near-zero-carbon building products. These cement alternatives react faster, match the one-day performance of, and after 28 days are approximately 20% stronger than traditional cement, all while reducing by approximately 99% the CO2 emissions traditionally associated with cement production. The Company recycles approximately 10 million tons per year of power plant waste material into the building products industry, keeping close to 7 million tons per year of CO2 emissions out of the atmosphere by avoiding the production of Portland cement. The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.
The Cementitious International Technical and Trade Congress Congress 2025 is tailored for the Americas in April and for EMEA in June, offering professionals from the industry a unique platform for sharing insights, innovative research, and discussing future sustainable construction trends. More details on how you can register as a speaker or exhibitor at contact@industrylink.eu.
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Dive into our calendar of events, featuring CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials 2025 taking place in October in Bucharest, Romania; Women in CemCo International Congress Americas 2025, taking place in April in Atlanta, USA and Women in CemCo International Congress EMEA 2025, taking place in October in Bucharest, Romania; Cementitious Materials International Congress Americas 2025, taking place in April in Atlanta, USA and Cementitious Materials International Congress EMEA 2025, taking place in June in Cairo, Egypt; and Sustainability and ESG International Summit 2025 taking place in June in Cairo, Egypt.
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