Ohio: Center of Clean Coal Technology Research
Technology has helped remove 70 percent of the regulated emissions from America’s coal-generated electric power plants over the last 30 years, and it will take us to a future with power plants that are nearly emissions-free.
Ohio stands at the heart of this research today, with more than $400 million in projects right now in the Buckeye State.
Ohio is playing a big role in helping remove carbon dioxide emissions from coal — the government is conducting tests around the state to study carbon dioxide injection and storage. And Ohio companies are taking the lead in installing carbon-capture technologies in some of their power plants.
At 21 locations across Ohio, researchers are committed to finding new ways to reduce pollution. Scientists believe these advanced technologies will make it possible to reduce regulated emissions to near-zero levels and capture and store greenhouse gases.
These projects help provide the state with high-paying jobs, which in today’s economy is more important than ever.
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Coal provides 85% of the electricity in Ohio. Natural gas and petroleum combine to produce less than 15% of the total power. Learn More