Project Cypress, the organization working towards the creation of Direct Air Capture Hub in Southwest Louisiana, in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations  is hosting a community meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the West Cal Arena & Events Center Magnolia Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (This meeting was originally scheduled for Sept. 19 and postponed due to local feedback.)

The U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is catalyzing the equitable transition to a clean energy economy by investing in critical clean energy technologies in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment and market adoption.

On Aug. 11, 2023, OCED announced two projects selected for award negotiations to establish Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs, including Project Cypress in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. DOE and each selectee will first negotiate a cooperative agreement, and any DOE funding would be provided only after negotiations are complete and DOE’s Contracting Officer executes the funding agreement.

OCED is co-hosting an in-person community briefing to share more details about the process and Project Cypress, and to hear feedback and questions from local stakeholders. This briefing will not be streamed or recorded.

Email ProjectCypress_DAC@hq.doe.gov with any questions about the project.