Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee

Clean coal technology

253 Russell
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

The Subcommittee will consider different clean coal technologies available today, including carbon capture and sequestration, and in the near-term, that can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Witnesses:
  • Joseph Chaisson, Director of Research and Technology, Clean Air Task Force
  • Roberto R. Denis, Senior Vice President, Sierra Pacific Resources
  • Michael W. Rencheck, Senior Vice President for Engineering, Projects, and Field Services, American Electric Power
  • Dr. Gregory J. McRae, Hoyt C. Hottel Professor of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • John M. Wilson, Chief Operating Office for the Environmental Systems and Services Group, Siemens Corporation