Press Releases

November 17, 2008
ACCCE Statement Regarding US Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board Deseret Decision
Denver, CO, November 17, 2008 – The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) today issued this statement in response to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) decision to remand a prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) permit for a proposed plant in Utah to EPA Region 8 for additional consideration:

November 14, 2008
Coal Will Remain the World’s Main Source of Power Until 2030
New IEA Study Confirms Findings

Coal is on the rise and likely to remain the chief power source globally well into the 21st century, this according to a new study released by the International Energy Agency.

November 06, 2008
ACCCE APPLAUDS ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY’S APPROVAL OF SWEPCO’S JOHN W. TURK POWER PLANT
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) issued the following statement praising the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s (ADEQ) decision to permit Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s (SWEPCO) John W. Turk Jr. ultra-supercritical coal plant in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

November 04, 2008
Next Presidential Administration Has Mandate for Use of Coal
Poll Data Confirms 70 Percent Public Opinion Approval

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Today is Election Day and whichever candidate is elected, he will have a mandate to adopt policies that secure America’s energy future using our most abundant energy resource – coal.

November 03, 2008
American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Statement on Candidate Support for Coal
As the hours of the 2008 election wind down, both Senator Obama and Senator McCain continue to express their strong support for coal, America's most abundant energy resource, during a campaign that has seen energy security and costs at the forefront of the national debate.

November 03, 2008
ACCCE TO EDUCATE MANASSAS RESIDENTS ON ENERGY
Today’s Stop Part of National Information Tour

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Representatives from American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be in Manassas today, November 3, 2008, to educate Virginians about energy issues within the state and how coal is a significant resource in supplying reliable and affordable electricity.

November 03, 2008
ACCCE TO EDUCATE PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS ON ENERGY
Today’s Stop Part of National Information Tour

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Representatives from American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be in Philadelphia today, November 3, 2008, to educate Pennsylvanians about energy issues within the state and how coal is a significant resource in supplying reliable and affordable electricity.

November 03, 2008
ACCCE TO EDUCATE COPLEY RESIDENTS ON ENERGY
Today’s Stop Part of National Information Tour

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Representatives from American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be in Copley today, November 3, 2008, to educate Ohio residents about energy issues within the state and how coal is a significant resource in supplying reliable and affordable electricity.

November 01, 2008
ACCCE TO EDUCATE LAHASKA RESIDENTS ON ENERGY
Saturday’s Stop Part of National Information Tour

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Representatives from American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be in Lahaska on Saturday, November 1, 2008, to educate Pennsylvanians about energy issues within the state and how coal is a significant resource in supplying reliable and affordable electricity.

November 01, 2008
ACCCE TO EDUCATE PITTSBURGH RESIDENTS ON ENERGY
Saturday’s Stop Part of National Information Tour

(Pittsburgh, PA) – Representatives from American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be in Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 1, 2008, to educate Pennsylvanians about energy issues within the state and how coal is a significant resource in supplying reliable and affordable electricity.

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