Experts Say California Uniquely Positioned To Advance Clean-Coal Technology

Energy policy experts say California environmental regulators are in the unique position to trigger major advances in clean-coal technology given the state's rising demand for energy and close proximity to coal-rich Western states. Also, the technologies are expected to factor importantly into the state's efforts to meet Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, sources say. The recently enacted federal energy bill also contains large tax credits, loan guarantees and other financial incentives to stimulate the clean-coal technology...