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CLEAN COAL REVIEW BOARD
As a result of the sale of its
fossil fuel generating stations, Commonwealth Edison Company, a
Chicago-based electric utility, granted $25 million to Southern Illinois
University to support clean coal programs and projects. The university has
established a Clean Coal Review Board to oversee the development and
implementation of projects funded from the grant. The Board has established
the following mission and objectives:
Mission:
The program will contribute to the new growth of the Illinois coal industry through the application of advanced technologies and practices in new or existing facilities in the state of Illinois.
Objectives:
- Identify the best cutting edge coal utilization technologies and encourage the exploration of their applications in Illinois.
- Secure the commitment of private, government, and institutional funds (including the Illinois Clean Energy Trust) to Illinois clean coal projects.
- Enhance the effectiveness of other Illinois coal funding initiatives, but not duplicate other programs.
- Maximize (in funding projects) the contribution of, and the benefits to, ultimate commercial users.
- Engage regulatory agencies in the project development process.