Press Releases

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • 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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