1. Energy Resources &
The Power Industry –
Where Are We Headed?

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11. US Has World’s Largest Estimated
Recoverable Reserves of Coal
Enough Coal to Last 200 Years
Coal Produced in 25 States
Spread Across Three Regions
Approximately 70% of Total
Production – Wyoming, West
Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania,
and Illinois.
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25-35
Lowest Rank and Energy.
Relatively Young. High Moisture
Content. Used in Power Plants.
35-45
Over 100 Million Years Old.
40% of U.S. Production. Higher
Heating Value than Lignite.
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100 to 300 Million Years Old.
50% of U.S. Production. Two to
Three Times Heating Value of
Lignite. Used in Power Plants.
86-97
Rare in U.S. Slightly Lower
Heating Value than Bituminous.

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16. 93% of Coal Consumed Used for
Generating Electricity
1300 Coal-Fired Units in Operation at
560 Plants
In 2014, 868 Million Short Tons
Consumed to Produce 39% of
Electricity
Coal Use Declining – Slow Growth in
Demand for Electricity, Price
Competition, Growth of Renewables,
Environmental Regulations
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19. Major Source of Energy –
Increased from 38% in 1950 to
45% in 1975
Declined to 40% - Energy Crisis of
1970s
Stable through 1990s . Starting
in 2004, Prices Increased
Increased Production Starting in
2009 & Decreased Imports
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25. Increased from 17% in 1950 to
30% in 1975
Declined to 20% - Energy Crisis of
1970s
Large Deposits of Shale Gas
Virtually No Imports – Net
Exporter by 2018
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32. Deregulation, Consolidation of
Ownership
Streamlining of Regulations
Improved Performance, Stable &
Low O&M Costs
Cost-Effective Capacity Additions,
License Renewals
Environmental Considerations
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33. Share of Nuclear About 20%
Impact of Fukushima Daiichi
Advanced Reactor Designs
Small Modular Reactors
Spent Fuel Storage Uncertainties
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40. Greenhouse
Gases
(GHG)
Carbon
Dioxide
Methane
Nitrous
Oxide
Water
Vapor
HFC, etc.
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46. Current
Efforts
Efficiency
Improvements
Energy
Conservation
Technological
Advances
Self
Sufficiency
Emissions
Control
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53. Future Trends
Current Initiatives
Current Challenges
Environmental
Energy Sources for Power
Energy Perspective
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54. Thank You!
Contact Information:
Power & Energy Systems Services
• Komandur Sunder Raj
• 201-638-4635
• Powerengy@aol.com
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