GFO-25-307: Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration
Supports carbon-capture innovators developing pre-commercial demonstration projects for deployment readiness.
GFO-25-307 is a California Energy Commission grant solicitation under the EPIC (Electric Program Investment Charge) program, funding pre-commercial demonstration of direct air capture (DAC) technology alongside associated community engagement activities. EPIC is funded by a ratepayer surcharge on electricity customers of California's three largest investor-owned utilities — Pacific Gas and Electri…
Funds pre-commercial direct air capture demonstration projects and associated community engagement activities in California under the EPIC program, with applications due July 31, 2026.
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