Clean Coal Technology diffusion: The impact of electric power industry restructuring

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1998 · Electricity Journal

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1040-6190(98)00106-7· OSTI ID:320858

Loose, V W ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States). Energy and Environmental Analysis Group

The intent of this article is to identify and discuss issues and possible effects that electric power industry restructuring may have on the introduction of new electric power generation technologies, including retrofits. While the focus is particularly on coal generation technologies funded through the five phases of the Clean Coal Technology Program sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), the article also sheds some light on the industry debate regarding the role that coal will play in a deregulated future. Environmentalists have argued that deregulation will lead to greater utilization of older (read cheaper) coal plants, particularly in Midwestern states. Meanwhile, many believe that natural gas-fired combustion turbines will displace coal facilities. Lurking in the background to further complicate matters are emission standards pertaining to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, together with the possibility of new regulations addressing global climate change concerns.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 320858
• Journal Information: Electricity Journal, Journal Name: Electricity Journal Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 11; ISSN ELEJE4; ISSN 1040-6190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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