Exhibit 16.1

 

February 14, 2022

Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

We have read the statements made by Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (formerly Novus Capital Corporation II) included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated February 14, 2022. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm under Item 4.01. We are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,

Marcum LLP

Boston, MA

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