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Dec 3, 2006
Clean Coal plants receive tax credits
To cut pollution and boost U.S. sources of power, the Energy Department has started awarding tax credits to build clean-burning coal plants, including one in Trimble County, Ky. Louisville Gas & Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities were awarded a $125 million federal tax credit Thursday for building a 750-megawat plant that burns pulverized coal at higher temperatures and pressure than older units to create more electricity and less air pollution. The credit, part of $1 billion ...Link
(VIA-EcologicalInternet.org (Dr. Glen Barry)
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