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It is not a case of either or

I feel that Mr. Montague's comments surrounding carbon capture and sequestration are largely inflammatory. It's an unlikely assumption that by developing technology to make use of coal in the most environmentally responsible way, we will be abandoning research into all other forms of energy. It's more important to look at a balanced energy policy that relies on multiple forms of energy, both from fossil fuels and renewables.

The fact is, our energy demand is growing. More than half of our current electricity supply comes from coal. Other forms of energy are becoming more readily available, but cannot keep up with current or even growing demands. Coal is an abundant and readily available energy source that we can use to supply low-cost electricity to the majority of the country.

FutureGen, which would work to research, develop, and prove the success and commercial readiness of carbon capture and sequestration technology combined with IGCC technology, which would produce electricity at costs below that of conventional solid fuel plants.

If we have the technology that can easily be developed to make use of our own fuel resources here at home, we should employ it. FutureGen is a common sense answer to our search to meet growing energy demands while respecting the environment. That plus research into other forms of energy like wind, solar, and hydro power make the most sense for our country.On CTL fuels: still a bad idea posted 1 year, 7 months ago 6 Responses