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CONSOL`s perspective on CCT deployment

Conference ·
OSTI ID:682296
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  1. CONSOL Inc., Library, PA (United States)
The principal focus of government investment in Clean Coal Technology must be to serve the interests of the US energy consumer. Because of its security of supply and low cost, coal will continue to be the fuel of choice in the existing domestic electricity generating market. The ability of coal to compete for new generating capacity will depend largely on natural gas prices and the efficiency of coal and gas-fired generating options. Furthermore, potential environmental regulations, coupled with utility deregulation, create a climate of economic uncertainty that may limit future investment decisions favorable to coal. Therefore, the federal government, through programs such as CCT, should promote the development of greenfield and retrofit coal use technology that improves generating efficiency and meets environmental requirements for the domestic electric market.
Research Organization:
National Mining Association, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
682296
Report Number(s):
CONF-970121--Vol.1; ON: DE97006902
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English