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Transmitting energy from producers to users
No Need for Energy Poverty
By Derrick Hollie Real Clear Energy WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 11, 2019) – It’s a popular theme—from Thomas Malthus to Paul R. Ehrlich to Thanos of Avengers fame: Only drastic action will avert catastrophe. We must consume less, accept less, be less. … Continue reading
Coal-Heavy States Press FERC for any Action on Resilience to Help Troubled Generators
By Catherine Morehouse Utility Dive WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 2, 2019) – Six state regulators are pressing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to prioritize its resilience docket, citing concerns over rapid coal plant retirements, Bloomberg first reported Monday. Utility commissioners from Wyoming, Montana, Alabama, Tennessee, … Continue reading
The Economic Impacts of CCUS Tax Credits
By Roger H. Bezdek, Ph.D., Management Information Services, Inc. (MISI) Carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) may be a technology whose time has come and gone, and come back again. Analysts and policy-makers have belatedly realized that any ambitious decarbonization … Continue reading
Wyoming & Japan Advance Partnership with Research Project Slated for ITC
Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) announced the state was once again partnering with Japan to advance carbon utilization and carbon recycling technology. The WIA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL), … Continue reading
EPA Finalizes the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Replacing Clean Power Plan
BY IER JULY 8, 2019 The Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE) provides a plan for states to make realistic assessments and upgrade their power plants with clean technologies so that they can operate in a more environmentally friendly manner. ACE … Continue reading
Meet Dr. Brian Anderson – NETL’s New Director
By T.L. Headley, American Coal Council MORGANTOWN, WV — Brian Anderson, Ph.D., was recently named the new director of the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg made … Continue reading
Brace Yourself for Long, Hot Texas Summer
By TERRY JARRETT Columnist Waco Tribune-Herald (May 29, 2019) — Texas is once again at the center of America’s energy sector, thanks to emerging trends in both natural gas production and renewable energy. Not only does Texas lead the nation … Continue reading
Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) for Coal
By PAUL REAGAN Sampling Associates International, LLC Editor’s note: This article was written to provide information to coal exporters regarding shippers’ responsibilities and compliance with the new IMSBC Code regulations for Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) effective January 1, 2019. The … Continue reading
Coal in a New Carbon Age
Janet Gellici CEO, National Coal Council Wednesday, June 12, 2019 ~ 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern Time The U.S. is embarking on a New Age of Carbon which will usher in significant opportunities for coal beyond conventional markets for power … Continue reading
ACC Participates in the Women’s Mining Coalition 2019 Washington DC Fly-In
ACC CEO Betsy Monseu, along with other coal and hardrock mining representatives of the Women’s Mining Coalition (WMC), participated in WMC’s 27th annual Washington DC fly-in during the week of April 29. The group had a series of meetings with … Continue reading