Issues & Policy

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 – one of America’s most abundant domestically produced energy resources – 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.
• Clean Coal Technology List - List and definition of sixteen clean coal technologies.
• EPA Regulations as of April 2013 – 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.
• Job Loses Due to Coal Plant Retirement – Summary and explanation of coal retirement data.
• 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.
• Industry Expenditures for Emissions Controls – Coal-fired investment in emission controls.

Federal Issues

ACCCE 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:

• ACCCE President and CEO Mike Duncan on the War on Coal – Letter addressing ACCCE's support of H.R. 3409, the "Stop the War on Coal Act." 

• NERA 3.0 Analysis of Seven EPA Regulations– Modeling that shows some of the impacts of seven EPA regulations.
• Highlights of NERA 3.0 Analysis– One-page summary of the above NERA report.
• NERA 3.0 Chart on Peak Year Employment Loss– Chart Illustrating peak year employment losses caused by EPA regulations.
• NERA 3.0 Chart on Peak Year Annual Household Income Loss by EPA Regulations– Chart Illustrating regional peak year annual household income loss by EPA regulations.
• NERA 3.0 Chart on Total Employment Losses Caused by EPA Regulations– Chart Illustrating total employment losses caused by EPA regulations.
• NERA 3.0 Chart on Total Employment Losses Caused by EPA Regulations Over Four-Year Period– Chart Illustrating total employment losses caused by EPA regulations over a four-year period.
  
  

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.

State Issues

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.  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

July 9, 2012

 Energy Cost Impacts on American Families, 2001 - 2012

America’s working class and those on fixed incomes are suffering the most from increases in energy prices, according to a new study released today by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity. The study finds that more than half of U.S. households now devote more than 20 percent of their family budget toward energy costs,...