Senator Curtis continues to push for less regulations and more common sense when it comes to energy security and independence. During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on February 12th, Curtis highlighted the promising role carbon capture technologies play in clean energy production and expressed frustration with bureaucratic obstacles preventing companies in Utah from implementing innovative technologies. “Utahns, I think, find themselves equally as concerned about leaving this earth better than we found it,” said Curtis. “Clean air, clean water. And, clearly, the ability to take carbon out of the air is a very, very important part of that. I firmly believe our nation’s energy security depends on what I call affordable, reliable, and clean energy. Carbon capture can play a critical role in achieving that balance. Companies in Utah are eager to innovate, but often face delays in obtaining approvals from federal agencies to implement new technologies,” he continued. “The USE IT Act is an important law that clarifies the role of federal research agencies in advancing carbon management technologies, including carbon capture, through research, development, and demonstration efforts.” Curtis emphasized how important this topic is to Utahns.
