Facts & Figures - Providing affordable, reliable electricity 
To date, the coal-based electricity sector’s investments in clean coal technology have provided measurable benefits through improved air quality and continued access to affordable electricity to the American consumer. Because of those investments to date, the environmental performance of coal-based generation for traditional emissions such as SO2, NOx and particulate matter has been significantly improved. For more information on how clean coal technology is reducing emissions go to: http://www.netl.doe.gov/KeyIssues/future_fuel.html