Removing Carbon Now
This report addresses how can companies and individuals can fund negative emissions technologies in a safe and effective way to help solve the climate crisis.
Technical, policy and stakeholder analysis of direct air capture
This thesis paper seeks to answer where Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology fits into current policy and how can DAC companies can best position themselves to maximize the potential of their technology.
Future of Carbon Capture Looks Bright After Treasury Proposes Long-Awaited Regulations
Law firm commentary on the proposed Treasury Department and IRS regulations addressing issues applicable to the tax credit for CCS under Section 45Q.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department proposed regulations (REG-112339-19)
This document contains proposed regulations regarding the credit for carbon oxide sequestration under section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
H.R. 5865 – CCUS Innovation Act
This bill would promote the development and deployment of CCUS technologies, including by making related pipelines and direct air capture projects eligible for guaranteed loan support from the U.S. Department of Energy.
S.4341 – CREATE Act of 2020
This bill would establish an executive committee at the National Science and Technology Council to coordinate interagency efforts on carbon removal research and development.
Direct air capture: An emerging necessity to fight climate change
This article provides an overview of the need for direct air capture in fighting climate change and highlights some of the emerging legal and regulatory issues of deploying the technology at scale.
Southern Company Pledge
To achieve a net-zero goal emissions reduction goal by 2050, the company will incorporate negative carbon solutions including technology-based approaches such as direct air capture and nature-based solutions such as afforestation.
Equity in allocating carbon dioxide removal quotas
Drawing on existing equity frameworks, this paper allocates CDR quotas globally according to Responsibility, Capability and Equality principles.
CarbonShot: Federal Policy Options for Carbon Removal in the United States
The purpose of this working paper is to provide a consolidated set of high-priority, near-term federal policy options to advance carbon removal capabilities and deployment in the United States.