Organizers say that is the program's goal.
Oversight is provided by the Clean Coal Review Board, composed of government and mining officials, which reviewed 16 proposed projects before deciding to fund seven. Positive effects on Illinois coal sales and the state's economy, technical and economic merits, and strong industry and commercial partnerships were among the criteria used in selecting winners. Those competing for the grants had to show strong financial backing from other entities. A project proposed by ClearStack Combustion Corp. of Springfield. Lime or limestone will be added with coal in the first stage to remove a high percentage of sulfur and ash before the fuel gas enters the boiler furnace.