Coal is the largest domestically produced source of energy in America and is used to generate a significant chunk of our nation’s electricity.
The Energy Department is working to develop technologies that make coal cleaner, so we can ensure it plays a part in our clean energy future. The Department is also investing in development ofcarbon capture, utilizationand storage(CCUS)technologies, also referred to as carbon capture, utilizationand sequestration.
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of Petra Nova.
Carbon capture is an important part of the Energy Department's Fossil Energy research and development efforts, but how does it work? This infographic breaks it down for you.
16,067,208 Metric Tons of CO2 has been Injected as of January 3, 2018.
