The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) advocates for public policies that advance environmental improvement, economic prosperity and energy security. ACCCE believes that the wise use of coal – America’s most abundant, domestically produced energy resource – is essential to providing affordable, reliable electricity for millions of U.S. consumers and a growing domestic economy. Further, ACCCE is committed to continued and enhanced U.S. leadership in developing and deploying new, advanced clean coal technologies that protect and improve the environment. Finally, ACCCE closely follows issues and public policy deliberations at the federal and state levels.

• Coal Facts – Interesting facts about coal-based electricity.
• EPA Regulations as of May 8, 2012 – The status of major EPA regulations affecting coal-fueled electricity generation.
• Natural Gas Paper – Comparison of coal and gas supplies and prices, as well as other relevant data.
• Coal Retirements – Announced coal unit retirements and conversions.
• Air Quality Trends – Analysis of EPA data showing improvements in air quality and emissions for each state and for five regions of the U.S.

Federal Issues

The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity supports federal policies that promote economic and environmental progress, energy security, and the wise use of domestic coal because of its abundance and affordability. Here are the issues we’re focused on:

Utility MACT

• Utility MACT Paper – Costs and benefits of the final rule based on EPA’s own numbers.
• UMACT CRA Talking Points – Reasons why the Utility MACT rule should be overturned and replaced by a better rule.
• NERA Modeling of Utility MACT – Modeling that shows some of the impacts of the Utility MACT rule.
• Summary of NERA Modeling of Utility MACT – One-page summary of the above NERA report.
• NERA 2.0 Table and Map – Modeling results from 2011 that project the cumulative impacts of CSPAR and three other rules that were proposed at the time.

Energy Cost Studies

• Energy Costs for Families – National level – The effects of higher energy prices on families at various incomes.
• Energy Costs for Families – State level.

Federal Climate Legislation

Click here to see ACCCE’s 12 legislative climate-change principles.

State Issues

The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) recognizes that state energy and environmental legislation plays a large role in determining energy policy. ACCCE supports state legislation and regulations that ensures consumers continue to have access to affordable, reliable coal-generated electricity. One way to achieve that and help our environment is to site and build new power plants that will help meet our growing energy demand. In regards to climate policy, ACCCE believes that sensible federal legislation that accomplishes the goals described above is preferable to a patchwork of different state mandates to regulate utility CO2. Check back here regularly to learn more about new state legislation and regulations as they arise and how proposed regulations and power-plant siting efforts could affect electricity consumers.

Analysis & Research

Your source for research on energy issues, coal and clean coal technologies.