LATEST NEWS:
The FY 2009 Fossil Energy Research and Development Budget
Testimony submitted by Ben Yamagata;
March 18, 2008
Ill. lawmakers call for GAO review of FutureGen decision
Crain's Chicago Business;
February 15, 2008
Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich On the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement today to dismantle FutureGen
January 31, 2008
CHICAGO – I am extremely disappointed that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman is proceeding today in announcing a proposal to dismantle FutureGen. I spoke with the Secretary this afternoon and urged him to keep the President's commitment to all the researchers, private-sector supporters, public officials and – most importantly – the people of Central Illinois who have worked so hard to bring this landmark project to fruition. FutureGen is too important, nationally and internationally, to fall victim to political games. Today marks an unfortunate setback, but we will not give up the effort to make FutureGen a reality in Illinois. I urge President Bush, who initiated the FutureGen project in 2003 and has said repeatedly that we need to develop domestic energy resources, to take a personal role in making sure the project moves forward as planned."
FutureGen Alliance Corrects DOE's Inaccurate Statements about FutureGen January 31, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich's letter on January 31, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich's statement on January 30, 2008
