Wisconsin Eyes Making IGCC 'Best Technology' In Air Permit Reviews

Wisconsin officials may require integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) -- the clean-coal technology that proponents say reduces air pollution and eases capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) -- in clean air permits at a time when EPA and other states are generally rejecting such a requirement. But the suggestion, contained in a draft report scheduled to be finalized later this month, is drawing opposition from utilities who say requiring the costly technology would unlawfully exceed EPA standards and put facilities in...