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Clean energy starts here. FutureGen.

FutureGen is a public-private partnership to design, build, and operate the world's first coal-fueled, near-zero emissions power plant. The commercial-scale plant will prove the technical and economic feasibility of producing low-cost electricity and hydrogen from coal while nearly eliminating emissions. It will also support testing and commercialization of technologies focused on generating clean power, capturing and permanently storing carbon dioxide, and producing hydrogen. In the process, FutureGen will create unique opportunities for scientific exploration, education, and stakeholder engagement. more »

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Feb 08, 2010FutureGen Gains Caterpillar as a Partner, Continues to Build Momentum (pdf)

Caterpillar Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, today announced its plans to join the FutureGen Alliance, which will build a low-emissions coal power plant with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Mattoon, Ill.

Jan 30, 2010Exelon Gives FutureGen Project a Boost (pdf)

Exelon Corporation, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, today announced that it intends to join the FutureGen Alliance, which will build the world’s flagship clean coal power plant with carbon capture and sequestration in Mattoon, Ill.

Jan 14, 2010FutureGen Alliance Applauds Governor Quinn, Illinois Finance Authority for Supporting the Mattoon Project (pdf)

The FutureGen Alliance today applauded Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for his statements of support for the FutureGen project during his State of the State address.