November 10, 2006—Eleven organizations, from energy companies to universities to a big box store, have received awards from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their achievements in using the by-products generated from burning coal in coal-fired power plants. The organizations are part of EPA’s Coal Combustion Products Partnership. In addition, three individuals received recognition for their leadership in increasing the amount of coal combustion products recycled and used.
EPA also welcomed the US Department of Agriculture as a sponsor of the Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2). Other sponsors include the American Coal Ash Association, the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Department of Energy, as well as EPA.
The Coal Combustion Products Partnership is a voluntary partnership, with more than 150 private and public partners working to increase the beneficial use of coal ash. Currently, there is a 40 percent recycling rate for coal combustion products. According to EPA, using these by-products safely preserves natural resources, conserves energy, saves money, and promotes environmental sustainability.
The 2006 C2P2 award winners are:
- Overall Achievement: Great River Energy;
- Communication and Outreach: First Place : Los Angeles Community College District; Special Recognition: Stockton Cogeneration;
- Environmental Achievement: First Place: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Special Recognition: Constellation Energy;
- Innovation: First Place: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); Special Recognition: University of Kentucky, Center for Applied Energy Research;
- Enhanced Utilization: First Place: Santee Cooper;
- Partnership: First Place: EMC Cement BV and Texas EMC Products; and
- Research: First Place: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Center for By-Products Utilization; Special Recognition: Puerto Rico Construction Cluster and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.
Individual award winners are:
- Individual Achievement: Thomas Jansen, Supervising Engineer of WE Energies’ CCP Group;
- Lifetime Achievement: Dr. V. Mohan Malhotra; and
- Lifetime Achievement: Dr. P. Kumar Mehta.
For more information on the award winners or the Coal Combustion Products Partnership, visit EPA.
