Pennsylvanians know how important coal is to our economy. After all, coal is abundant here in the Keystone State and provides more than 56 percent of our electricity.
Coal is our most affordable energy source, and it can help keep electricity in our state affordable, which is one of the top factors business consider when deciding where to locate.
Americans for Balanced Energy Choices is touring the state to help people learn the facts about coal. For instance, did you know America’s fleet of coal-based electric plants is now 70 percent cleaner than ever before? And given advances in technology to capture and store carbon, the future will be a world with coal plants that reduce emissions to near-zero levels.
- See where Pennsylvania is developing clean coal technologies
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News & Events
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April 01, 2008
Coal-use advocates follow contenders
While the Democratic presidential candidates are out stumping in Pennsylvania, they’re being followed by some interesting vans carrying advocates of an issue that a year ago didn’t need any additional publicity.
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March 28, 2008
Nearly $1 in $4 of Income Goes to Buy Energy
It is not just the poorest households who are struggling to pay their energy bills or who are affected by government energy policies, says Americans for Balanced Energy Choices.
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Coal provides 56% of the electricity in Pennsylvania. Natural gas and petroleum combine to produce less than 7% of the total power. Learn More