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)