"Our goal is to be a major stakeholder in projects that ensure
the environmentally sound and efficient use of coal, methane gas
and alternative fuels." - J. Brett Harvey Coal provides nearly
40 percent of the nation's electricity. Because this resource is
critical to maintaining the way of life enjoyed by so many
Americans, CONSOL Energy operates the largest private research
and development facilities devoted exclusively to coal's
utilization and production. Our team of scientists, engineers
and technicians are leading the evaluation and implementation of
emerging technologies to ensure the efficient use of coal for
generations to come. For more about the projects lead by CONSOL
R&D, click here. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department
of Energy and other government and private agencies, we conduct
research to develop and test technologies for reducing emissions
from coal-fired power plants. These studies are examining
mercury emissions from power plants and sequestering carbon
dioxide in unmineable coal