by Andrew Schaper | Aug 17, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Sustainable Energy
On August 16th, President Joe Biden signed into law a bill proposed by Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As expressed in the Statement of Administration Policy released by the president, “this...
by Andrew Schaper | Jan 24, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Electric Power, Sustainable Energy
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a relatively familiar topic in the realm of energy production, but there is no doubt they are growing in support and use. While they are similar to a traditional reactor, their size and function is what makes them different....
by Andrew Schaper | Jan 4, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Sustainable Energy
The IRS’s 45Q program has been a boon for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. The program, which was established as part of the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was set in motion to incentivize investment in CCS by providing tax credits to...
by Andrew Schaper | Nov 29, 2021 | Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
We’d all like to be better stewards of the environment, but when was the last time you drank a soda or any carbonated drink for that matter? Lately, we have been exploring the secondary effects that a renewed focus on greenhouse gas emissions may have in the...
by Andrew Schaper | Oct 15, 2021 | Sustainable Energy
Concrete and steel are unique substances that in some sense may be irreplaceable. After all, concrete ranks as the second most consumed substance on the planet, second only to water. Wherever you look, these materials are essential for roads, floors, buildings,...
by Andrew Schaper | Oct 6, 2021 | Sustainable Energy
The biggest challenge we face in the energy transition is the inevitable requirement to replace or abstain from key consumer products created with crude oil. One such ubiquitous product is plastic, which is a universal input for almost all consumer products. How...
