DOE Seeks Carbon Management Input Public Comment DEADLINE: January 24, 2022
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The Energy Department is taking the first steps to implement initiatives of the recently enacted bipartisan infrastructure law, which includes more than $10 billion for DOE for carbon capture, direct air capture and industrial emission reduction. The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management will publish a request for information today to gather insight from the public on carbon management technologies that are ready to be demonstrated.
The document seeks input on potential carbon management demonstration and deployment projects, as well as point source carbon capture technologies and integrated projects; validation of carbon storage resources for commercial development; carbon dioxide pipeline infrastructure; direct air capture; opportunities for the recovery of critical minerals and to reclaim abandoned mine lands for clean energy. It also seeks information on the potential benefits to underserved communities related to the demonstration projects. Responses are due by Jan. 24, 2022. READ MORE