Coal Will Remain the World's Main Source of Power Until 2030

New IEA Study Confirms Findings

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Coal is on the rise and likely to
remain the chief power source globally well into the 21st century, this
according to a new study released by the International Energy Agency.
Appropriately titled, "World Energy Outlook 2008," the IEA also estimates
that coal generated power will rise to 44% by 2015.
"Clearly we are seeing the benefits that coal provides by being a
reliable, cost effective energy source," said Joe Lucas, Vice President for
the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). "As we move deeper
into the 21st century it is important that continued investment in clean coal
technology be a central issue of the world's energy diagram."
The study goes on to support the notion that future technological
developments will help reduce emissions.
"Developing and deploying technologies into broad commercial use will
require both the public and private sectors working together," said Lucas.
"By investing in these partnerships, which have brought other innovative
emission reducing technologies to the marketplace, we will not only meet the
challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions but we will also create jobs."
Lucas concluded, "Cost and reliability are huge factors in the energy
scenario, therefore we must support the most affordable, abundant, and
potentially clean fuel sources available, such as coal, to secure our well
being." To view the study click below:
http://www.iea.org/

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
http://www.cleancoalusa.org

SOURCE ACCCE

Joe Lucas or Steve Gates, +1-703-684-6292, for ACCCE