Fine Law Establishes Guardrails for Carbon Capture Industry

Due to our unique geology, Illinois has attracted interest from industry to pursue carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects. In response to this growing industry, State Senator Laura Fine passed legislation to ensure these projects meet some of the strongest environmental protections in the nation.
Senate Bill 1289 sets environmental safety requirements at each stage in the carbon capture process-at the capture facility, via pipelines, and at sequestration sites. First, the law ensures that Illinois remains a leader on climate progress by requiring that carbon capture companies not increase dangerous air pollution and will be required to demonstrate a net reduction in climate pollution. In addition, the law establishes an up to two-year moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines while we await federal safety and oversight rules.
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