The Ohio Coal Development Office invests in the development and implementation of technologies that can use Ohio's vast reserves of coal in an economical, environmentally sound manner. Projects are identified through public solicitations and may include technologies that improve combustion efficiencies, remove various pollutants from emissions, develop productive uses for the by-products of combustion, and investigate new uses for coal as a feedstock. The aggregate principal amount of money borrowed, bonds and other obligations issued by the state for this program is not to exceed $100 million. Eligible applicants include: municipal, rural, investor-owned utilities, nonprofit, and for-profit entities doing business in Ohio or an education or scientific institution located in Ohio.
The Ohio Development Services Agency's Ohio Coal Development Office (OCDO) is issuing a Request For Proposals (RFP) to interested and qualified parties to submit project proposals focused on the clean use of Ohio coals. Cleaner, economical, and ultimately greater use of Ohio coal and/or its combustion products must be major results of the project. Funds awarded through this RFP will be for projects located and/or work conducted in Ohio that use Ohio-mined coal.
Ohio Coal Demonstration and Pilot Program Request for Proposal #13-01 (pdf)
Attachments 1-2: Proposal Summary Sheet and Application; and Budget Project Summary (doc)
Questions and Answers for Ohio Coal Demonstration and Pilot Program RFP #13-01 (pdf)