California energy dream includes some clean coal

Journal Article · Thu Nov 16 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Eng. News-Rec.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6351270

Recent responses in California to the threat of future power shortages due to a moratorium on nuclear plants and strict environmental controls on coal- and oil-fired facilities are discussed. A comparative study by California's Air Resources Board of oil vs. coal power generation is cited which claims coal power plant particulate and SO/sub 2/ emissions can be reduced to one-tenth those of oil-fired plants. This indicates that California may be able to use coal in the future. Also, recent progress in the pursuit of clean, alternative energy sources is discussed. For example, additions to power stations at the Geysers are expected to yield 1350 Mw by 1985. Also, a 10 Mw solar power tower is being constructed near Barstow, and a 55% tax credit on solar projects is in effect. Out-of-state sources of power for the early 1980's are also explored.

• OSTI ID: 6351270
• Journal Information: Eng. News-Rec.; (United States), Journal Name: Eng. News-Rec.; (United States) Vol. 201:20; ISSN ENREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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