ACCCE Statement in Regards to the Passage of the American Clean Energy and Security...

ACCCE Statement in Regards to the Passage of the American Clean Energy and
Security Act

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. House of
Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
(H.R. 2998). In response to passage of this legislation, Steve Miller, CEO and
President of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE),
released the following statement:

"ACCCE supports the timely adoption of federal carbon management legislation
that could include a mandatory cap and trade program. Accordingly, over the
past several months, ACCCE has offered constructive proposals to members of
the House of Representatives concerning how H.R. 2998 should be changed. The
House did make important improvements to H.R. 2998. However, ACCCE cannot
support this bill, as it is written, because the legislation still does not
adequately protect consumers and the domestic economy or ensure that the
American people can continue to enjoy the benefits of affordable, reliable
electricity, which has been so important to our nation.

"We look forward to working with the U.S. Senate and other stakeholders during
the coming months to make additional, vital modifications to H.R. 2998 so the
legislation ultimately adopted by Congress and signed by the President ensures
greater energy independence, produces environmental benefits, and promotes
economic prosperity for millions of Americans."

About ACCCE

The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) is a non-profit,
non-partisan partnership of companies involved in producing electricity from
coal. Because coal is America's most abundant energy resource, ACCCE supports
energy policies that balance coal's vital role in meeting our country's
growing need for affordable and reliable electricity with the need to protect
the environment. ACCCE also advocates for the development and deployment of
advanced clean coal technologies that will produce electricity with near-zero
emissions. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA. For more information, visit
www.cleancoalusa.org or www.americaspower.org

SOURCE ACCCE

Joe Lucas, Steve Gates or Lisa Camooso Miller, all of ACCCE, +1-703-684-6292