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The Guidebook for the Permitting of Coal Gasification Facilities in Illinois is available by clicking on the picture below:
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Working together, we can continue to promote mine safety, energy security, and emissions reductions while using Illinois coal.
Warren Ribley Director DCEO 2008 |
COAL FACTS |
The United States produces about 20%, or 1.1 billion tons, of the world's coal supply—second only to China.
Coal generates about half of the electricity used in the United States.
The average coal miner is 50 years old and has 20 years of experience.
U.S. coal deposits contain more energy than that of all the world's oil reserves.
Each person in the United States uses 3.8 tons of coal each year. |