Carbon Capture Technology: Evolution, Applications, and Policy Implications

Explore the evolving landscape of carbon capture technology in this informative webinar. Delve into its resurgence as a potential solution for combating climate change, examining its effectiveness, costs, and role in the energy transition, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Learn from experts Will Toor, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, and Ahmed Abdulla, professor at Carleton University and Carnegie Mellon University, as they discuss the technology's evolution, current applications, and the ongoing debate surrounding its benefits and drawbacks. Gain insights into state planning, policy drivers, readiness, costs, tax incentives, regulatory frameworks, storage, challenges, and community engagement. Discover how carbon capture fits into the broader context of energy policy and deep decarbonization efforts in the electricity sector. Participate in this hour-long session by submitting questions in advance or during the live broadcast, which will also be streamed on YouTube and Facebook channels.

Introduction
State Planning
Trends in Use
Policy Drivers
Readiness
Policymakers
Cost
Tax Incentives
Incentives
Regulatory certainty
Other regulatory frameworks
Storage
Tradeoffs
Challenges
Legislative Structure
Community Engagement
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