Archive for December, 2012

Investments are Fueling Clean Coal

The coal-based electricity industry has invested significantly in reducing the emissions from coal-fueled power plants. And these investments have yielded great results: Emissions have been reduced almost 90 percent since in the last few decades.

This electricity generated from coal is what keeps costs low for families and small businesses, fueling the innovation and industry that is America’s great strength. But bureaucrats in Washington would rather ignore these investments and impose regulations that will effectively end coal-fueled electricity in the United States.

Coal will be the most dominant source of energy in the world in less than five years. The United States is unilaterally moving to stop itself from using the most abundant, affordable fuel that we have. Is this the path forward? Our fragile economy demands that we do everything in our power to unleash growth. That means continuing to utilize the power that coal reliably and affordably delivers. Learn more by watching our informative videos.

31 December 2012, 9:00 am | Posted in Affordability, Clean Coal Technology and Research, In the States | No comments »

Coal Fuels Savings

If you’ve ever spent time using our State Map, you can see that coal usage varies from state to state. However, one thing doesn’t vary: coal’s abundance is almost unrivaled in this country and around the world.

In fact, the International Energy Administration predicts that coal will be the world’s top energy source within the next five years. Coal’s dominance relies on its abundance, but also on its reliable reputation. Coal-fueled energy is also affordable, keeping costs low for families and small businesses.

Families already spend a fair portion of their income on energy – a study commissioned by ACCCE found that families will spend 21 percent of their pre-tax income on energy costs in 2012. That is a steep price to pay – especially when other essentials need to provided for. And families on fixed-incomes are hit even harder. Coal-fueled electricity is essential to keeping these costs down.

Use our State Map to learn about energy in your state. And remember – coal offers fuel savings for your family, and the small businesses that strive to keep costs as low as possible.

28 December 2012, 9:00 am | Posted in Clean Coal Technology and Research, Energy Independence, In the States | No comments »

Students Seek Jobs in CCT

Coal provides affordable electricity for millions of Americans across the country – fueling our daily lives and providing the economic foundation for future generations.

Here at home, institutions like the University of Kentucky offer programs that educate students on the cutting edge, high-tech future of coal technologies. These programs underscore how modern and vital the coal industry is, preparing students for highly sought-after careers.

Students know their education will be rewarded by working to provide affordable energy for families and communities. As the video above mentions, the Kentucky coal industry paid workers more than $1.4 billion in wages in 2009.

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26 December 2012, 9:00 am | Posted in Affordability, Jobs, Reliability | No comments »

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