Clairity Technology, a climate tech startup based in Los Angeles that offers carbon dioxide removal, is opening its first commercial facility in Southern Nevada, creating more than a dozen science and engineering jobs. The company chose the Southern Nevada site in part based on its environmental conditions .
“So, essentially, the problem is there's too much CO2 in the atmosphere,” CEO Glen Meyerowitz said, which causes the heat waves and droughts that have become the trademark of climate change. Human activity has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, now reaching around 40 billion tons of emissions annually, according to Beasley Media Group.
Clairity's technology employs a two-step process: direct air capture via non-hazardous chemical sorbents, followed by mineralization that converts CO2 into inert rock for permanent storage. The new Nevada facility will also produce more than 1,000 liters of potable water daily.
“Another thing is our technology actually performs best in dry climates,” Meyerowitz added. “So that was certainly something that was an important factor for us from the beginning, as well.”
“Nevada, it's a really great spot for us,” he said, pointing to the state's efforts to bring in new companies and diversify its workforce, strong research institutions like UNLV and those in nearby Phoenix and access to clean forms of power.
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance has cited Southern Nevada's appeal to clean-tech firms, thanks in part to its success in water conservation and regional infrastructure. Clairity is also in discussions with the Southern Nevada Water Authority on resource coordination, reports Beasley Media Group.
In October 2024, the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development approved state tax incentives to support Clairity's project. The Southern Nevada facility represents a $2.5 million capital investment and will create more than a dozen science and engineering jobs.