Arizona State University is developing an innovative electrochemical technology for capturing the CO₂ released by coal-fired power plants. ASU's technology aims to cut both the energy requirements and cost of CO₂ capture technology in half compared to today's best methods. Presently, the only proven commercially viable technology for capturing CO₂ from coal plants uses a significant amount of energy, consuming roughly 40% of total power plant output. If installed today, this technology would increase the cost of electricity production by 85%. ASU is advancing a fundamentally new paradigm for CO₂ capture using novel electrochemical reactants to separate and capture CO₂. This process could be easily scaled and integrated in conventional fossil fuel power generation facilities.