Environment DEC
From the December 2008 issue
Public Invited to Information Session on Carbon Capture Technology
The public is invited to an informational meeting about one of the latest technologies that might be used in the fight against climate change-carbon capture and sequestration. The information session is slated for 3-8 PM on Wednesday, December 3, at the Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center multipurpose room at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, N.Y. The session will be hosted by the New York State Interagency Carbon Capture and Sequestration Working Group.
Taking Action on Climate Change
New York State is a leader in taking action to address climate change. The state is implementing a broad portfolio of tactics to address the issue, from programs to encourage energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy, to participation in the nation's first mandatory carbon cap-and-trade program.
Questions and concerns about the process and potential environmental impacts of CCS will be addressed at the information session.
One technology under consideration is carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). CCS is a process that begins with capturing carbon dioxide (CO2 ) from a source that burns fossil fuels, such as a coal-fired power plant. The CO2 is then compressed, transported to a suitable location, and injected deep underground for permanent storage. This process is known as geologic sequestration. Many experts believe that this process might help bridge the transition from the current fossil-fuel-based economy to a low-carbon energy future.
Recognizing that many residents have questions or concerns about the potential environmental effects of CCS, the working group has organized this public information session about this technology. The session will include a number of exhibits related to various aspects of CCS development and deployment in New York. Agency staff will be available to explain the exhibits, answer questions and hear any concerns that participants may have. Those interested may come at any time between 3 and 8 PM. There will be brief overview presentations at 4, 6 and 7 PM.
More Information
The State Interagency Carbon Capture and Sequestration Working Group consists of staff from several New York agencies and authorities, including: the Office of Governor David Paterson; Office of the Attorney General; Empire State Development Corporation; State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); State Museum; New York Power Authority, and the departments of
Environmental Conservation and Public Service. More information on CCS is available at the Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Protection page of NYSERDA's website (see Related Links below).
Related Links:
Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Protection-NYSERDA (leaving DEC's site)
