Carbon capture proposals draw mixed responses from environmental groups in Michigan House committee

As Michigan continues to examine its options for meeting its 100% clean energy goal, members of the state House gathered to consider a slate of bills to give the state authority over efforts to capture and store carbon emissions. The House Energy Committee heard testimony from Reps. Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs) and Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) [

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 823

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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As Michigan continues to examine its options for meeting its 100% clean energy goal, members of the state House gathered to consider a slate of bills to give the state authority over efforts to capture and store carbon emissions.

The House Energy Committee heard testimony from Reps. Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs) and Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) on House Bills 6247–6249, which aim to establish a state-based framework for …

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