Clean Coal Technology Diffusion: Impact of Electric Power Industry Restructuring

摘要

The intent of this paper is to identify and discuss issues and possible effectsthat electric power industry restructuring may have on the introduction of new electric power generation technologies, including retrofits. The focus is particularly on coal generation technologies funded through the five phases of the Clean Technology Program sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE). While this focus serves the immediate interests of the sponsoring organization it has more general appeal in that it sheds some light on the industry debate regarding the role that coal will play in a deregulated future.