Number: RL33801
Title: Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)
Authors: Peter Folger, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Congressional interest is growing in CCS as a legislative strategy to address climate change. The 110th Congress passed H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140), which expands the Department of Energy (DOE) carbon sequestration program and authorizes more than $2.2 billion for research and development through FY2013. Congress appropriated $120 million for CCS R&D at DOE in FY2008, a 50% increase above the request, although half the amount authorized under P.L. 110-140. DOE is requesting $149.1 million for its CCS R&D program in FY2009, a 25% increase over the FY2008 appropriated level. At issue for Congress is whether the CCS program at DOE will conform to P.L. 110- 140, and whether funding provided by Congress will enable the program to meet its goals and objectives. Other bills addressing climate change, notably S. 2191 (now S. 3036), contain provisions that would provide other incentives for deploying CCS.
Pages: 31
Date: June 10, 2008