State Legislatures

Illinois Eminent Domain Rules for CO2 Pipelines

Identifies procedures for the Illinois Commerce Commission to authorize the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines, including through the exercise of eminent domain authority to acquire easements in property.

Kentucky Eminent Domain Rules for CO2 Pipelines

Authorizes the exercise of eminent domain authority for carbon dioxide pipelines which have received construction certificates from the Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Siting.

California GHG emissions standards

Effectively requires the use of CCS at new coal plants by capping emissions at NGCC levels, while exempting captured and sequestered carbon dioxide.

Utah’s Energy Resource Procurement Act

Provides that 20% of Utah’s adjusted electricity sales should be from qualifying electricity or renewable energy certificates by 2025, including “qualifying carbon sequestration generation.”