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Renewable energy experts in the North East have welcomed a �25m government grant to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Renew Tees Valley, a renewable energy development agency, said the money would advance major regional projects.
The company Progressive Energy is considering building a "clean coal" power plant close to the River Tees.
It would use a process known as gasification, which traps carbon dioxide instead of releasing it.
The government package will be used to fund research into such methods, according to Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks.
Hydrogen fuel
Renew Tees Valley Chairman Neil Etherington said: "This announcement from the government is especially important in light of the recent developments we have seen in our area.
"For example the confirmation that we could be leading the way in 'clean coal' technology and the launch of our latest hydrogen fuel cell project.
"The Tees Valley is now widely recognised as a leading centre for the development of new energy opportunities and we need to ensure that we are in a position to benefit substantially from the additional funding announced by the minister."
The biggest hydrogen fuel cell in the area is currently being used to provide lighting for the chapel of remembrance at Teesside Crematorium.
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