Arbor Energy

The future of carbon-negative power is taking shape—right here, right now. After final inspections, our power skid arrived at Arbor's headquarters for integration with our hardware. Soon, this system will serve as the cornerstone of our first pilot, demonstrating how organic waste can become clean, reliable electricity while permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. What once existed as design schematics is now metal, circuits, and systems coming together to bring our vision of carbon-negative power technology to life. It’s all happening, and we couldn’t be more energized by what’s ahead.

Sutton’s journey—from traditional oil and gas to cutting-edge climate tech—reflects the kind of thinking we need to reshape our energy future. At Arbor, he’s tackling one of the biggest questions out there: how do we make power both reliable and restorative?

Sourcing biomass responsibly is essential to scaling bioenergy and carbon removal in a way that truly benefits the planet. Carbon Direct’s latest edition of Sustainable Biomass Sourcing for Carbon Dioxide Removal lays out science-backed guidance to ensure these solutions deliver real climate impact. We see organic waste as an untapped resource—one that can power our world while drawing down legacy emissions—but how we source and use that waste matters. At Arbor, we adhere to Carbon Direct’s sustainability standards to ensure that every ton of organic waste we use is responsibly sourced. Our technology transforms waste into clean baseload power while permanently removing CO₂, and thoughtful sourcing is at the core of that process. By following rigorous sustainability protocols, we can support healthier ecosystems, reduce emissions, and help build a more resilient energy future.

Sometimes, seeing the world from a different vantage point changes everything. For Arbor CEO Brad Hartwig, that moment came while responding to wildfires in California several years ago—when the urgency of protecting this planet became undeniable. Heatmap News tells the story of how a team of former SpaceX engineers turned their expertise toward a new sort of moonshot: creating clean, carbon-negative power from organic waste. It’s a look at how technology, ambition, and a deep respect for nature can come together to reshape our energy future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_TX-nA3

How do we keep the lights on while building a sustainable future? It starts with a steady foundation: clean baseload power. Our latest blog explores why baseload energy is essential. From hospitals to data centers, our world needs consistent, 24/7 power. Yet much of today’s baseload comes from fossil fuels—solutions that meet immediate needs but imperil our planet in the long run. And while solar and wind are transforming our energy landscape, they need a reliable partner to stabilize the grid. At Arbor, we’re reimagining what’s possible. By transforming organic waste into carbon-negative power, we’re creating a future where energy sustains our lives without compromising the planet. Our technology can help stabilize the grid, working in harmony with solar and wind for a truly resilient energy system. Read about why clean baseload power matters and how Arbor is bringing it to life:

Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation caused by the fires here in Los Angeles. The Arbor team is based in El Segundo (a tight-knit community in LA) and we’ve seen incredible response from the ESFD on the frontlines. We’re heartbroken by the destruction and loss these fires bring to the neighbors, wildlife, and landscapes that define our home. For our CEO Brad Hartwig, wildfires are deeply personal. As a search-and-rescue specialist (both with Marin SAR and the California Air National Guard), witnessing the devastating effects of CA wildfires served as a turning point in his life that inspired Arbor—changing his mission from reaching for the stars to protecting the planet we all call home. As engineers, scientists, and climate advocates, we work every day to create solutions that honor that same purpose: safeguarding the Earth and its ecosystems. But today, we simply want to extend our deepest compassion to those affected and our gratitude to the firefighters and first responders risking everything to protect our communities. If you’re looking for ways to support, we encourage donations to local relief efforts or organizations like the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund. We remain committed to the vision of a world where we build more sustainable solutions to prevent these tragedies from becoming the new normal. Stay safe, LA. We’re with you.

’Tis the season to imagine what’s possible. 🎁 Our machines might be decked out for the holidays, but the real magic is what’s inside: technology designed to generate clean, reliable power while removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships making this innovation possible—together, we’re creating something truly bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Arbor!

As 2024 winds down, we’re celebrating the sparks that powered a year of progress. This test of the oxy-methane torch igniter was just one step—but a vital one—on the journey to carbon-negative power. It’s a critical piece of ATLAS, our 1MW pilot system that will prove how organic waste can be turned into clean power while removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. From concept to reality, every achievement this year has been built on teamwork, ingenuity, and a belief in what’s possible. To our team, our partners, and everyone who believes in this mission—thank you. With the first fire of our pilot system on the horizon, we’re entering 2025 with momentum and purpose—ready to light it up and prove what this technology can do.

Spotted at the Arbor office: Who needs ornaments when you’ve got captured CO₂? 🎄 A festive reminder of what we’re building: a future where carbon is no longer part of the problem, but part of the solution.

“Arbor is the first to bring forward a technology that can provide clean baseload energy in a very compact form.” – Clea Kolster, PhD, Lowercarbon Capital Clean baseload power is the backbone of a reliable energy future—providing 24/7 power to data centers, industries, and homes while complementing the intermittency of solar and wind. Arbor’s system, grounded in proven technology and propelled by groundbreaking innovation, offers a smarter, scalable approach to baseload energy. And unlike technologies still years from viability, Arbor is on the brink of producing clean, competitive power in just a few years. Heatmap News recently explored how Arbor is reimagining energy, fusing rocket-inspired engineering with nature’s brilliance to transform organic waste into carbon-negative power. Read more about the science, the mission, and the momentum behind Arbor’s approach: