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Artist Concept of the FutureGen Power Plant

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, at an estimated net project cost of US $1.5 billion. 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 »

Announcements & Press ReleasesView All

Jul 11, 2008FutureGen Alliance Hails Senate for Protecting FutureGen at Mattoon Funding (pdf)

The FutureGen Alliance today praised the full Senate Appropriations Committee for passing legislation that protects $134 million in federal funding slated for FutureGen at Mattoon. The measure was included in the energy and water appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009.

Jul 8, 2008Senate Committee Votes to Protect Funding for FutureGen at Mattoon (pdf)

A key Senate committee today approved a measure that would protect $134 million in federal funding slated for FutureGen at Mattoon.

Jul 1, 2008Letter to the Illinois Clean Coal Review Board from Illinois Congressional delegation (pdf)

On July 1, members of the Illinois delegation to the U.S. Congress sent a letter to the Illinois Clean Coal Review Board pledging their continued support for advancing FutureGen at Mattoon.

In the News View All

Jul 3, 2008FutureGen studies receive $2 million in support

Source: The News-Gazette.com

Jun 23, 2008CNBC Street Signs

Source: CNBC

Jun 11, 2008The Rise, Fall, and Future of "FutureGen"

Source: ClimateIntel

Jun 03, 2008Waiting on the Climate to Change

Source: Center for American Progress