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H.J.R. 12

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JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HYDROGEN

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POWER FROM ADVANCED COAL AND CARBON

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CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION TECHNOLOGY

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2009 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Patrick Painter

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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             9      LONG TITLE
             10      General Description:
             11          This joint resolution of the Legislature supports producing hydrogen from coal with
             12      carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology.
             13      Highlighted Provisions:
             14          This resolution:
             15          .    expresses support for producing hydrogen from coal with carbon capture and
             16      sequestration (CCS) technology as a means of strengthening Utah's economy and
             17      helping Utah to stand at the forefront of energy production; and
             18          .    urges the Public Service Commission to consider authorizing recovery of prudently
             19      incurred costs from advanced coal and CCS technology that reduces carbon
             20      emissions and improves energy security.
             21      Special Clauses:
             22          None
             23     
             24      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             25          WHEREAS, coal is one of Utah's most abundant resources and contributes substantially
             26      to Utah's economy;
             27          WHEREAS, coal is an affordable base load fuel providing reliable electric power;


             28          WHEREAS, demonstration of advanced coal technology for power generation can
             29      accelerate the development of the hydrogen energy economy in Utah;
             30          WHEREAS, producing hydrogen from coal with carbon capture and sequestration
             31      (CCS) technology will help protect and grow Utah's economy without sacrificing
             32      environmental responsibility;
             33          WHEREAS, advanced hydrogen from coal technology and CCS technology as
             34      proposed for potential next generation power plants in Utah would produce fewer emissions
             35      than the cleanest conventionally fueled power supply currently available;
             36          WHEREAS, the new advanced coal technology gasifies coal to produce a mixture of
             37      carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and other gases;
             38          WHEREAS, the clean burning hydrogen can be used to fuel a power plant and the
             39      carbon dioxide can be captured and stored permanently using geologic sequestration
             40      technology;
             41          WHEREAS, CCS technology provides for the safe removal of carbon dioxide from fuel
             42      gases, preventing emission into the atmosphere;
             43          WHEREAS, CCS technology will be crucial to reducing emission of carbon dioxide
             44      from power plants while still meeting growing energy demand in a responsible manner with
             45      domestic fuel;
             46          WHEREAS, CCS technology will be important to securing Utah's position as a leader
             47      in energy technology and production;
             48          WHEREAS, CCS technology will enable Utah to use its abundant coal resources while
             49      still meeting potential new regulations limiting carbon emissions and protecting and creating
             50      high-paying jobs in Utah;
             51          WHEREAS, Utah's geology makes it a safe and ideal place to deploy geologic
             52      sequestration technology;
             53          WHEREAS, Utah is uniquely positioned to lead and benefit from hydrogen from coal
             54      and CCS technology;
             55          WHEREAS, Utah's support of hydrogen from coal and CCS technology would place
             56      Utah businesses at the forefront of the new hydrogen and carbon economies;
             57          WHEREAS, the state welcomes the jobs, tax base, economic enhancements, and
             58      leadership position that come with supporting advanced coal technology with CCS;


             59          WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission should consider authorizing the recovery
             60      of prudently incurred costs that reduce carbon emissions and improve energy security;
             61          WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission should consider hydrogen from coal and
             62      CCS technology to be a reasonable investment for protecting the long-term interests of Utah's
             63      utility rate payers;
             64          WHEREAS, the Legislature supports approving cost recovery of prudent investment in
             65      these technologies as determined by the Public Service Commission; and
             66          WHEREAS, the Legislature supports resolving liability issues stemming from unlikely
             67      future adverse effects of sequestered carbon and believes the federal government is in the best
             68      position to provide a comprehensive liability solution:
             69          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
             70      expresses support for producing hydrogen from coal with carbon capture and sequestration
             71      (CCS) technology as a means of strengthening Utah's economy and helping Utah to stand at the
             72      forefront of energy production.
             73          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature urges the Public Service
             74      Commission to consider authorizing recovery of prudently incurred costs that reduce carbon
             75      emissions and increase Utah's and the nation's energy security.
             76          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recommends that the Public
             77      Service Commission consider hydrogen from coal and CCS technology to be a reasonable
             78      investment for protecting the long-term interests of Utah's utility rate payers.
             79          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature supports approving cost recovery of
             80      prudent investment in these technologies as determined by the Public Service Commission.
             81          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Utah's Energy
             82      Advisor, the State Energy Program, the Public Service Commission, and to the members of
             83      Utah's congressional delegation.




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