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IECA Issues: Coal
June 11, 2008
IECA Letter to Chairman of Appropriations Committee - Senator Byrd - Encourages Greater Funding for Coal CCS Technology
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June 4, 2008
Paul Cicio - Forbes Magazine Op-ed – Senate Climate Bill Results in Massive Coal to Natural Gas Fuel Switching
“Switching from coal to natural gas will drive up both the demand and the price of natural gas to unprecedented levels.”
(click here to download file) October 24, 2007
Secretary Bodman Invites Paul Cicio to Continue to Serve on the National Coal Council for the 2008-2009 Membership Term
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August 1, 2007
Testimony of Jerry Hollinden on Behalf of The National Coal Council Before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Click here to download file)
June 7, 2007
IECA Presentation to the National Coal Council – “U.S. Manufacturing’s Future is Strongly Linked With That of the Coal Industry”
“The problem is that electric power generators are consuming large amounts of natural gas – driving up the price of natural gas and electricity for every household, farmer and manufacturer. Power plants should be using more coal.” (Click here to download file)
June 2007
National Coal Council Report - Technologies to Reduce or Capture and Store Carbon Dioxide Emissions
A report for the Secretary of Energy describing technologies to continue
the evolution toward near-zero emissions from coal-based generation. (Click here to download file)
April 12, 2006
Peabody Energy President and CEO Gregory H. Boyce Outlines Eight Point Plan to IECA to Dramatically Enhance U.S. Energy Security Through Greater Use of Coal and Technology
“The economic damage from high natural gas and oil prices has been devastating to industry and families," said Paul Cicio, President of the IECA. "Implementing this plan will lower energy costs, reinvigorate our industrial base and provide energy security for Americans."
Coal: America’s Energy Future
http://www.coalcandothat.com/index.php/expert_resources/expert_sources/12.html
Peabody Energy, CEO Gregory Boyce Presentation
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National Coal Council Report, March, 2006
http://nationalcoalcouncil.org/report/NCCReportVol1.pdf
March 10, 2005
IECA provides input to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on “Future of Coal Conference”
“Coal has been the key energy resource in the US, and with over 250 years supply in reserve, must continue to be a key part of the nation’s energy supply. Coal is the fuel for over 50% of all electric power generated in the US, and has been key to making US power affordable, driving the nation’s economic strength.” (Click here to download file)
November 12, 2003
Mary Hutzler, Office Director at the Energy Information Administration presents IECA with “Analysis of S. 485, the Clear Skies Act of 2003”
In a meeting with IECA membership, Ms. Hutzler reviews the results of the recent EIA study. IECA is alarmed at the projected increase in demand for natural gas by the power sector versus coal.
November 10, 2003
Senator James M. Inhofe’s paper on “Solving America’s Natural Gas Crisis”
Senator Inhoffe is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. His paper “Solving America’s Natural Gas Crisis” is an analysis of the causes and impacts of high natural gas prices and what Congress must do to address them. (Click here to download file)
September 9, 2003
IECA Coal Policy Statement
This policy statement covers several important issues including: Coal, Clean Coal Power Incentives, Clean Coal Research and Development, Air Emissions Legislation and Regulation, Mining Regulations that Impact Coal Production and Competitive Electricity Markets. (Click here to download file)
July 29, 2003
IECA and thirty-eight organizations send letter to Senate opposing an amendment that would preempt EPA reform of New Source Review.
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May 1, 2003
IECA submits intervention to EPA in “Support of Meaningful New Source Review Reform”.
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April 3, 2003
IECA letter to Senator Domenici- Comments on the Chairman’s energy bill draft; addresses coal.
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March 28, 2003
IECA testimony- in support of use of coal for power generation, in behalf of Peabody Western Coal Company, before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California.
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