News Release - March 13, 2002 |
News Release
For Immediate Release Government of Alberta joins national clean coal effort CALGARY, Alberta (March 13, 2002) – The Canadian Clean Power Coalition (CCPC) today announced a funding partnership with the Government of Alberta for the first phase of the CCPC's planned development and construction of Canada's first 'clean coal' power plant. Through the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), the Government of Alberta's contribution of $550,000 over the next three years, adds to $1.67 million in industry funding already in place for the feasibility study phase of the project. Total cost for this phase is $5 million. The feasibility study involves detailed research and engineering studies leading to technology selection in 2004. The first complete clean coal demonstration plant is expected to be in operation in 2007.
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