Washington Post: Chu disagrees with Al Gore when it comes to coal

For the second time in a week, Energy Secretary Steven Chu has come out in support of clean coal technology (CCT) – this time in an interview with the Washington Post.

Most interestingly, the Post says Chu disagrees with his friend Al Gore when it comes to CCT.

While Chu believes “we really have to take the lead, the technological lead” in the development of these technologies, Gore has spent millions of dollars in ads denigrating the progress made with CCT.

Chu went on to say he wants to “try to develop technologies that can get a large fraction of the carbon dioxide out of coal. Start with 70, 80 percent and build up to over 90 percent, but start now and try to get it out,” before adding he believes we will be successful.

Along with CCT, Chu spoke of the importance of our solar and nuclear industries. We’re glad our energy secretary recognizes coal’s importance in our country’s energy mix – and like us, he knows we can’t solve the puzzle we face with one fuel alone.

Click here to watch Secretary Chu’s interview with the Post in its entirety.