Together, the coal industry and electric utilities have created a system that produces coal that is cleaner and blended in accordance with boiler specifications in order to meet complex regulatory standards. New equipment also allows coal producers to analyze and blend different coals to meet a utility's specific boiler specifications. A better product from the mine makes it easier for power companies to meet the strict requirements of the Clean Air Act. From start to finish, coal is cleaner than ever before thanks to new technologies. Coal preparation plants reduce the impurities in raw coal.
New technologies remove pollutants during the combustion process.
Scrubbers reduce pollution in flue gases after combustion. Technology can convert coal into a cleaner burning gas or liquid.