Original Article: More Lying About Carbon Capture
Five Key Points from the Article:
- EPA Hid DOE Comments: The Biden-Harris EPA suppressed Department of Energy (DOE) comments questioning the effectiveness of carbon capture technology, which were critical to the Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP2).
- Carbon Capture Ineffectiveness: The CPP2 relies on carbon capture and underground storage (CCUS), but DOE’s National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) stated CCUS is costly and not adequately demonstrated, citing the underperforming Boundary Dam Unit #3 (BD3) project.
- Boundary Dam Failure: BD3, a Canadian coal plant with CCUS, captured only 57% of CO2 through 2023, far below the promised 90%, and only briefly met targets over eight years.
- Impact on Energy Costs: CPP2 mandates CCUS for coal and new gas plants by 2039 and 2032, respectively, dramatically raising electricity costs and destabilizing the grid by favoring unreliable wind and solar and forced closures of reliable, affordable on demand natural gas and coal generated electricity.
- Legal and Policy Concerns: The suppressed DOE comments could provide grounds for repealing CPP2, as the Clean Air Act requires emissions standards to be achievable and cost-effective. Which CCUS are not.
