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February 03, 2010
ACCCE Statement on New White House Task Force on Clean Coal Technology
The following statement was released today by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity President and CEO Steve Miller after the White House announced the creation of a federal inter-agency task force on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The task force will be led by U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and will include the Environmental Protection Agency.

January 29, 2010
In Comments Today, President Emphasizes Important Role of Clean Coal Technology in Ensuring U.S. Competitiveness
President Barack Obama today stressed that the United States must develop clean coal technology to help ensure America’s competitiveness in the global marketplace. Appearing before a group of federal lawmakers in Baltimore, President Obama reportedly said, “If we’re going to be going after some of these big markets, they’re going to be looking to see: Is the United States the one that’s developing clean coal technology? Because if we’re not leading, those other countries are going to be leading.”

January 27, 2010
ACCCE President and CEO Steve Miller Statement on 2010 State of the Union Remarks
Statements from ACCCE President and CEO Steve Miller on the 2010 State of the Union speech.

December 17, 2009
DOE Clean Coal Technology Programs Offer Highest Return on Investment
In a study released today, “Benefits of Investment in Clean Coal Technology,” the American taxpayer is seeing a quick and significant return on the federal government’s investment in advanced clean coal technologies. Management Information Services, Inc. conducted the analysis for American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) which released the findings today.

December 11, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman Outline for Climate Change Legislation
In response to Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman outline for climate change legislation, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity released the following statement.

December 07, 2009
ACCCE Statement in Reaction to EPA Endangerment Finding Announcement
Statement by Lisa Camooso Miller, Vice President for the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), regarding the EPA Endangerment Finding Announcement.

November 20, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the new HSBC report, “The Green Side of Black.”
Statement by Lisa Camooso Miller, Vice President for the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), regarding the new HSBC report, “The Green Side of Black”:

November 05, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the Kerry-Boxer, “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act”
Statement on behalf of Stephen L. Miller, President and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), in response to the Kerry – Boxer, “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.”

October 06, 2009
Midwest Governors Association Energy Accord: Carbon Capture and Storage Vital for Robust Energy Infrastructure
When the governors from 11 Midwestern states gather in Detroit to discuss the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord, one of the main items on the agenda will be the commercial build-out of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in future coal plants. “ACCCE supports the Midwest Governors Association and its efforts to develop a robust energy infrastructure that will include a strong commitment to coal-based generation and carbon capture and storage,” said ACCCE Senior Vice President of State Affairs and Outreach, Scott Wiseman.

September 30, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the Kerry-Boxer, “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act”
Alexandria, VA – Statement on behalf of Stephen L. Miller, President and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), in response to the draft Kerry–Boxer, ‘Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act:”

"ACCCE supports the adoption of a mandatory federal carbon management program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

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