Nov 20, 2008Durbin Meets with FutureGen Alliance to Prepare for Next Congress (pdf)

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was briefed today on the status of FutureGen by the Chairman of the FutureGen Alliance, Paul Thompson, the President and CEO of the FutureGen Alliance, Mike Mudd, and various members of the Alliance Board of Directors.

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.

May 20, 2008Senators Durban and Bond Urge Extension of FutureGen Alliance Cooperative Agreement with DOE (pdf)

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today urged the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Samuel Bodman, to support an extension of the current budget period of the Cooperative Agreement between the DOE and the FutureGen Alliance, which is set to expire June 15, 2008.

Mar 03, 2008FutureGen Alliance - Response to DOE's Request for Information

The FutureGen Alliance has unwavering support for FutureGen at Mattoon and is interested in working with DOE on a path forward. FutureGen at Mattoon moves near-zero emission coal technology, including capture and sequestration, farther and faster than any other project in the world. DOE's restructured approach falls short of the national need in many respects, including the schedule, the technical approach, and the business model proposed. If DOE chooses to pursue other projects, they should be complements to, not substitutes for, FutureGen at Mattoon.

Feb 06, 2008FutureGen Alliance Statement - Response to Samuel Bodman's Letter to the Editor

The FutureGen Alliance respectfully disagrees with Secretary Bodman's assertion that IGCC technology is so mature that testing it in integration with carbon capture and sequestration is unnecessary.

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.

Jun 16, 2008FutureGen Alliance Will Continue to Fight to Keep FutureGen at Mattoon Moving Forward (pdf)

The FutureGen Alliance will continue to work with Congress to keep FutureGen at Mattoon alive until the next Administration takes office despite the Department of Energy's (DOE) formal notification that it will stop providing its share of funding for the project, key FutureGen officials said today.

May 08, 2008FutureGen chairman urges key Senate committee to continue funding for FutureGen at Mattoon

The United States is facing an enormous challenge to address climate change, and the FutureGen project at Mattoon, Ill. is a reasonable and necessary investment to advance near-zero emission coal-fueled power technology with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), FutureGen Alliance Chairman Paul Thompson told members of a key Senate panel today.

Apr 16, 2008FutureGen chairman urges House panel not to abandon progress at Mattoon

FutureGen at Mattoon is further along than any other project in the world to advance near-zero emission coal-fueled power technology with carbon capture and sequestration and the nation cannot afford to abandon this progress to a restructured program proposed by the Department of Energy, FutureGen Alliance Chairman Paul Thompson told a House panel today.

Nov 24, 2008The Financial Meltdown and Our Energy Future

Source: EnergyBiz Online

Nov 24, 2008Clean coal electricity group chief explains how President-elect can deliver on clean energy

Source: E&ETV

Nov 21, 2008Durbin, FutureGen Alliance maintain push for Ill. site

Source: Environment & Energy Daily

Nov 13, 2008Podesta’s Group Urges Revival Of FutureGen

Source: The Energy Daily.com (password required)

Nov 05, 2008FutureGen supporters hopeful with new president

Source: The Chicago Tribune.com