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A Scalable, Pragmatic Approach to Carbon Management
Reducing carbon emissions alone is not enough—we must also remove legacy carbon from the atmosphere. Climate experts agree: carbon management is essential to reaching net-zero by midcentury. Our carbon management strategy is grounded in reliable biomass energy infrastructure and carbon capture and storage to enable safe, permanent carbon sequestration at scale.
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Our Carbon Management Solutions
Our solutions provide value, transparency, and innovation to your clean energy strategy.
NorthStar Clean Energy is a proud partner of the Carbon Removal Alliance.
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Corporate Sustainability & Carbon Teams
Align your strategy with net-zero targets and SBTi standards. Our CDR credits offer a high-quality solution for long-term decarbonization.
Clean Energy Buyers
Acquire clean baseload electricity that supports your decarbonization goals. Our carbon-managed biomass facilities offer a low-emissions power supply with embedded carbon removal benefits.
Institutional & Tax Equity Partners
Explore investment opportunities in our carbon-managed energy projects. From 45Q tax equity transfers to hybrid capital models, we offer robust returns and strong policy alignment in the emerging low-carbon economy.
The BiCRS Process
Through capturing carbon from biomass and storing it underground, we create negative-emission energy that directly removes carbon from the atmosphere. It starts with converting sustainably sourced biomass to a clean energy where carbon is removed from the atmosphere. Since BiCRS is a tech-based solution, we’re able to accurately measure and verify the amount of CO₂ removed.
Step 1
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis
Step 2
As trees decompose, the carbon naturally returns back to the atmosphere
Step 3
We separate carbon from biomass at our bioenergy plant. The biomass from forestry, sawmills, and other wood waste are turned into carbon-free electricity and steam.
Step 4
The carbon is captured from the bioenergy plant exhaust, then cleaned and compressed into a liquid.
Step 5
The carbon is transported to a nearby facility and pumped underground for durable carbon storage.
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Expected Available CDR Credits
~468,000 credits/year
Starting in 2028 at Filer City
~400,000 credits/year
Starting in 2029 at Grayling
~400,000 credits/year
Starting in 2029 at Genesee
Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage vs. Direct Air Capture Technology
BiCRS stands out at the forefront of carbon management strategies with decades of proven success. Direct Air Capture (DAC) is an emerging strategy, but it’s still experimental. Here are the key differences that sets BiCRS apart:
Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage
Removes CO₂ from the atmosphere using biomass and chemical industry technology
Proven technology with 80+ years of use
Extensive performance guarantees
Extensive cost guarantees
Uses biomass as the energy generator
Repurposes existing power plants
Qualifies for DOE loan funding
Direct Air Capture Technology
Removes CO₂ from the atmosphere using mechanical fans and filters
Experimental technology with few large-scale plants
No performance guarantees
Costs up to $1,000/ton
Large electric consumer
Large land requirement
Requires large DOE grant funding
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