S.J.R. 1 Enrolled

RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR CLEAN COAL
ALTERNATIVES
2002 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Mike Dmitrich
This joint resolution urges the United States Department of Energy to encourage Congress
to provide grants for the research and development of clean coal technology.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, electricity generated by coal is the nation's most abundant fuel source for the
generation of electrical energy with an estimated supply of 250 years;
WHEREAS, coal accounts for over half of all the electricity generated in the United States;
WHEREAS, coal provides over 96% of Utah's primary electric utility fuel source;
WHEREAS, Utah coal is considered clean coal;
WHEREAS, the National Energy Report presented to President Bush indicates that the
consumption of energy will significantly outpace the generation of electrical energy from all fuel
sources, including coal; and
WHEREAS, the recent price increases for oil and natural gas have made coal the least
expensive fuel to consume:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah urge the
United States Department of Energy to encourage Congress to provide monies for research and
development grants to promote advances in clean coal technology.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the United States
Secretary of Energy, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States
House of Representatives, and each member of Utah's congressional delegation.