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Praxair, 11 others selected for DOE funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 2, 2009) — The U.S. Department of Energy says 12 companies have been chosen to receive $21.6 million in funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. Foundation member Praxair, along with partners BP, Denbury, and the Gulf Coast Carbon Center, will receive $1.7 million.

This is Phase I of a $1.4 billion DOE program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The remaining money will be distributed during Phase II of the program. Several Foundation members have announced plans to compete.

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Click here to view Secretary Chu's letter on CCS

Foundation salutes legislative victories
AUSTIN, Texas (June 2, 2009) — The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas is proud to announce sweeping legislation designed to ensure that the state remains a leader in next-generation clean coal technology. more...

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Trailblazer the Latest Stop on "Factuality Tour"
Foundation member ACCCE has been hitting the road this summer, in search of real clean coal technologies underway. The group's "Facutality Tour" recently paid a visit to Omaha, home of fellow Foundation member Tenaska.

In their fourth stop across America, the group chatted wih fellow Foundation member Tenaska about their planned Trailblazer Energy Center in Sweetwater, Texas.

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CCTFT Unveils Fueling the Future 2009
AUSTIN, Texas (March 5, 2009) — The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas is proud to announce the release of its fourth annual publication. Fueling the Future 2009 is the Foundations most comprehensive publication to date, covering a wide range of issues affecting clean carbon technologies today. more...

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CCTFT participates in Austin Energy Symposium
AUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2009) —The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas is proud to participate in the “Steps Toward a Sustainable Austin Energy” symposium, sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs March 10. The symposium concludes a year of research by 25 University of Texas graduate students, given the task to determine whether Austin Energy can reach carbon neutrality by 2020. more...
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2nd Annual Clean Carbon Policy Summit & Project Expo Announced
AUSTIN, Texas — The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas proudly announces dates for their second annual conference, October 27-27 at the new AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Registrations and Sponsorships are now available. Visit www.CleanCarbonSummit.com for more information.
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Federal Stimulus Bill Provides Clean Carbon Funding Opportunities for Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (February 13, 2009) — Up to $3.4 billion in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will support clean carbon technologies, according to an analysis by the Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas. more...

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Averitt Introduces Clean Air Omnibus Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (January 29, 2009) — The Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas supports SB 16 by Sen. Kip Averitt, a bill designed to both improve air quality and incentivize advanced clean energy technologies. more...
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CCTFT Clean Carbon Conference Draws State Leaders
The importance Texans place on finding clean energy solutions was demonstrated at the 2008 Clean Carbon Policy Summit, hosted by CCTFT.

Mark your calendars for this year's conference, October 27-28 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, TX. For more information, visit www.CleanCarbonSummit.com.

To download presentations from the 2008 conference, click here
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Clean Coal a Reality in Texas...and Beyond
Clean coal technology is alive and thriving, both here in Texas and all over the world.

CCTFT's partner, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) has listed 80 projects in the U.S. and beyond. Of those projects, 14 are located here in Texas.

For an interactive map of clean coal projects, click here.

For a complete list of these projects, click here.

Arkansas Hosts Clean Coal Technology Conference
On July 17-18 the Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas participated in the Clean Coal Technology Conference held in Hope, Arkansas — an event that generated enthusiastic crowds and plenty of support for a proposed new coal-powered unit in the state.

It was the first conference of this kind in the region, and featured a number of prominent speakers, including former House majority leader Dick Gephardt and southwest Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross.

For downloadable presentations, click here. For media coverage, click here.
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