Evaluation of the feasibility for widespread introduction of coal into the residential and commercial sectors. Volume II. Technical section. Final report

A study was carried out to assess the environmental and energy conservation potential for widespread use of coal in the residential and commercial sectors. The study was restricted to using coal in some form to supply space heat for the residential and commercial sectors. The study considered the environmental impact of increased use of coal using published emission factors. Energy utilization and economics were considered, as well as the institutional factors associated with widespread use of coal. The technologies covered included direct use of coal in conventional furnaces or boilers, as well as fluid bed combustion, plus indirect use via coal-derived SNG, district heating, and electric heating (resistance or heat pump) based on coal-fired power plants.