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EERC on Track to Make Zero-Emission Coal-Fired Power Generation a Reality in North Dakota

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND) announced today major achievements in the development of a zero-emission coal-fired power plant. The EERC is leading a series of programs that together provide the technical basis for a near-zero-emission facility. Such a facility would run more efficiently and exceed current air emission regulations.

"This has been a goal of the EERC’s for over ten years–we believe a zero-emission system is the future for energy," said EERC Director Gerald Groenewold. "The technical hurdles are behind us, and it is just a matter of time before the system economically becomes reality," he said. "Our design consists of an entire family of technologies that, when working together, will offer greatly enhanced efficiency, and reduced emissions and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment."

In the United States, coal is the largest source of electricity today and will continue to be the largest single source for the foreseeable future. A zero-emission coal-fired power plant includes components that address all major and minor environmental challenges.

"Coal is our most abundant domestic resource for supplying affordable energy, and a zero-emission plant must be our goal if we are to effectively utilize this abundant resource," said EERC Associate Director for Research Tom Erickson.

Full Story: http://www.undeerc.org/newsroom/newsitem.asp?id=239

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Many thanks to Tod Kasten for passing this along. Tod also adds: "MT should be assisting with research, education and development of all
energy sources. ND site. http://www.undeerc.org/default.asp
They are looking at many sources of energy:
fuel cell, hydrogen and others. Coal, wind, hydrogen and other energy
sources are a huge opportunity for MT….."
Russ

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