Press Releases
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April 17, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the EPA ProposalToday’s announcement by the U.S. EPA to propose an endangerment finding with regard to greenhouse gases is one of the primary reasons why Congress needs to pass comprehensive climate change legislation.
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March 31, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the Waxman-Markey Discussion DraftALEXANDRIA, VA - ACCCE supports the timely adoption of a mandatory federal carbon management program. In that regard, we welcome the policy debate that will follow today’s release of Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey’s discussion draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
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March 24, 2009
ACCCE Launches New Commercial Emphasizing Coal's Place in Our EconomyThe American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) launched a new commercial today which underscores the role of affordable energy in promoting economic growth and prosperity.
"Our current economic crisis has called for our country to get back to the basics," said Joe Lucas, senior vice president for communications with ACCCE. "Low-cost energy creates jobs, promotes economic prosperity, and helps provide some financial room for working families."
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March 09, 2009
Energy Costs Take 20% Bite from Average WalletAmerican families faced the biggest increase in energy costs on record last year, driven in large part by costs for transportation fuels driven by global demand.
According to a study released today by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE), for the half of the U.S. families earning $50,000 or less, energy costs consumed 20 percent of after-tax income in 2008. The study also reveals energy costs consumed a quarter of after-tax income when families made $30,000 or less.
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February 24, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding President Obama's Address to the Joint Session of CongressTonight President Obama laid out his agenda for helping to repair this country's economy by investing in the innovation and ingenuity of America's workforce. One of his main points regarding the rebuilding of our economy was his administration's commitment towards creating jobs by rebuilding this nation's infrastructure while also becoming more energy independent.
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February 12, 2009
ACCCE Statement Regarding the Stimulus PackageALEXANDRIA, VA– By including $3.4 billion in advanced clean coal technology funding in the stimulus legislation, the President and Congress have sent a strong message that investing in clean coal technologies creates jobs for American workers, promotes energy independence, accelerates advanced technologies for CO2 capture and storage, and protects access to affordable, reliable energy for all Americans.
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February 11, 2009
Economic Benefits from Advanced Coal Electric Generation(Washington, D.C.)– A coalition of key labor and energy industry groups agree that the next generation of advanced clean coal technologies – those that capture and safely store carbon dioxide (CO2) - will create millions of high-skilled, high-wage jobs for American workers.
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February 04, 2009
ACCCE PRESS STATEMENT: GOV. GRANHOLM’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS“The decision by Governor Granholm to delay the process of reviewing air permits for the construction of state-of-the-art clean coal technology power plants in Michigan is regrettable,” said Joe Lucas, senior vice president of communications for the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). “These projects, assuming that they are approved by the proper permitting agency, could bring economic relief and create jobs for Michigan workers, at a time when the state battles the worst unemployment rate in the nation,” he said.
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February 02, 2009
ACCCE Names Paul Bailey Senior Vice President for Federal AffairsThe American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) today named Paul Bailey as senior vice president for federal affairs. Bailey will lead ACCCE’s federal lobbying efforts as well as oversee the coalition’s policy initiatives.
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January 13, 2009
ACCCE Urges Iowa Governor and Legislature to Consider Affordability and Reliability in Energy PoliciesAs Governor Chet Culver and the Iowa Legislature enter a new Legislative Session, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity encourages them to consider reasonable, commonsense energy policies at a time of great economic uncertainty.
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