- BECCS is a novel technology uniquely positioned to promote wildfire mitigation, bolster economic development in rural America, and deliver much-needed baseload power as energy demand for data centers and artificial intelligence continues to grow,” Rep. Moore said.
- A new House bill seeks to position bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) as a cornerstone of U.S. climate and energy policy.
- Introduced by Rep. Blake Moore (R., Utah), the measure would create a federal commission within the Department of Agriculture to guide BECCS expansion, drawing in federal land managers, energy officials, timber companies, and rural counties.
Read the full news here: Congress Weighs New Commission to Advance Bioenergy With Carbon Capture