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County: Hillsborough

Date Created: 04/15/24
Last updated:04/15/24

Hillsborough County, FL to Consider Agreement for Carbon Capture Energy Project
The Commission will Approve an agreement with LowCarbon America Corporation for a demonstration pilot for carbon capture. The Board directed staff to review a proposal from LowCarbon America Corporation for the installation, operation, and testing of a unit process at the County's Falkenburg Waste to Energy Facility. This Pilot Project is being installed to determine the feasibility and capabilities of a permanent carbon capture and sequestration technology. If proven successful, a full-scale carbon capture project could provide economic and environmental benefits for the citizens of Hillsborough County. There is no financial impact to Hillsborough County from this Agreement.

Issue History

04/15/24  The Commission will consider the item at the 4/17/24 meeting.

Related Documents

4/17/24 Background
4/17/24 Meeting Agenda

Lobbying Information

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