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DOE Redirects Carbon Capture Funds
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Executive Summary
DOE is shifting carbon capture money toward aging coal plants, drawing claims it weakens Congresss intent and may extend emissions
- DOE plans to redirect more than $500 million from carbon capture and rural programs to coal plant projects
- The funding notice covers coal plants that are shuttered or slated to retire before 2032
- Applicants can seek build, restart, overhaul, retrofit and modernization support
- Critics say carbon capture is not required up front and review criteria do not clearly enforce capture performance
- Lawmakers and legal experts argue the move conflicts with congressional intent in the 2021 infrastructure law
- DOE says it is using existing authority to improve grid reliability and energy security
- The notice sets a December 8 deadline and cites up to six years for project performance
Quick Facts
- What: Redirecting carbon capture funds to support coal plants
- Where: Across the United States
- Why: DOE cites grid reliability while critics cite congressional intent
- Who: US Department of Energy and congressional critics
- When: Announced September 29 with December 8 deadline
Coverage Timeline: 535 Days
Featured Article
Department of Energy announces a 350 million funding opportunity to retrofit aging coal plants on September 29, with closing date December 8, in the United States.
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The U.S. Department of Energy, citing grid reliability concerns, announced in a recent funding notice that it will redirect carbon capture and rural energy funds to support coal plant projects across the United States.
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