2010 Coal Ash Economic Assessment Update

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About the Economic Assessment

In 2005, the American Coal Council (ACC) published the first extensive study of the economic inpact of coal ash utilization in the United States. the 128-page report examined the production and use of coal combustion products including fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag and synthetic FGD gypsum. The study indentified more than $2.2 billion in annual direct economic impact from the use of the products in a variety of construction and manufacturing applications, as well as a total economic impact of nearly $4.5 billion annually.

About the Update

Since the 2005 report was published, utilization of coal combustion products has increased significantly. Additionally, regulatory scrutiny of coal ash disposal has increased on both the state and federal levels, with new federal regulations on ash impending. Climate change legislation moving through Congress may also affect the future value of coal ash, which can be used to offset emission of greenhouse gases. These factors, among others, prompted the ACC to undertake an update and expansion of the 2005 report. The final update was published in early 2010 and is now available for order on this website.

Click here to download a pdf order form for the report or, click here or on the report cover to purchase, or for more information on the report, John Ward (the report author). Click here to download the Executive Summary of the 2010 Report.

Special thanks to our Charter Sponsors & companies who have sent in their pre-publication orders ~

• American Coal Ash Association (ACAA)
• AmerenEnergy
• Calera Corporation
• Charah Inc.
• Great River Energy
• Headwaters
• Holcim Inc.

For any other information on the report, please contact Janet Gellici, ACC CEO by phone at 202-756-4540, or by email.