The National Coal Council ceased operations in November 2021 when its charter was not renewed by the U.S. Department of Energy. This website is being maintained to provide access to valuable information developed over 37 years of the Council's operation. For information about this archived website, contact John Ward at wardo@wardo.com
The NCC provides advice and guidance on a continuing basis as requested by the Secretary of Energy on the general policy matters relating to coal. The New NCC Report -CARBON FORWARD- is available Online!Please click here!
The members of The National Coal Council are appointed by the Secretary of Energy for their knowledge, expertise, and stature in their respective fields of endeavour. They reflect a wide geographic area of the United States and a broad spectrum of diverse interests from business, industry and other groups.
The National Coal Council provides advice to the Secretary of Energy in the form of studies on subjects requested by the Secretary.
Explore the abundance of information available on coal production, utility and industrial coal consumption, coal transportation, coal technology development and deployment, and energy policy.
The NCC Chair’s Leadership Council (CLC), organized through NCC, Inc., is comprised of committed, knowledgeable individuals who serve in a management advisory capacity to the Council. The NCC leadership relies on CLC members for guidance and insights into opportunities for NCC to strengthen its programs, improve its management, and evaluate its mission and services. The NCC thanks the following CLC members for their support.
