These technologies include methods of heat rate efficiency improvements. Such improvements were labeled "best system of emission reduction” (BSER) under the ACE rule.
Are you suggesting that BSER technologies are not critical to maintaining a reliable power grid?
Why wouldn't developmental-stage BSER technologies, that are undergoing U.S. Government backed studies (including current University studies) be protected?
We know Via the Lawsuit, D.O.E was not impressed with the Study
Interesting.. Especially since it was followed up with this "special thanks":
Acknowledgments The DOE Office of Advanced Fossil Technology Systems extends sincere thanks to all who participated in the Improving Competitiveness of U.S. Coal Dialogue on September 28, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The presentations and discussions at that event provided the foundation for this report. Special thanks are extended to the speakers (listed below) and the many experts who took time from their busy schedules to share their knowledge and insights
Speakers: Dr. Barb Arnold, PrepTech Bruce Bruso, CBA Environmental Services, Inc. Don Collins, University of Wyoming Bubba Davis, Crazy Horse Coal Robin Eves, Clean Coal Technologies Incorporated Dr. Rick Honaker, University of KY Angelos Kokkinos, Office of Advanced Fossil Technologies, DOE Dr. Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech Dr. Peter Rozelle, Churnside Technology Management James Storm, H-Quest VanguardInc. Judd Swift, Synfuels Americas Matt Targett, LP Amina Barry Worthington, United States Energy Association (USEA) Dr. Roe-Hoan Yoon, Virginia Tech