Ohio Coal Research Center

One of the nation’s leading academic energy research organizations, the Ohio Coal Research Center is committed to providing innovative solutions to maintain our nation’s fuel diversity in the production of environmentally safe and reliable electric power. The center creates new technologies for the clean use of coal in existing power plants and develops more efficient processes for converting coal to electricity, liquid fuels, and even biofuels. The center’s work is funded by major governmental agencies, foundations, and industry partners. The leader of the State of Ohio’s Coal Research Consortium and part of Ohio University’s Consortium for Energy, Economics and the Environment (CE3), the center provides critical public policy input and integrates cuttingedge energy developments with watershed restoration efforts and air pollution monitoring, as well as economic development issues. The result is a strong voice that supports the development of Appalachian energy resources and protects the health and well-being of the environment.