WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity announced today that its president and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen L. Miller, will retire later this year, after more than 17 years as head of the organization.
Miller has served as the organization’s only full-time president and CEO since its creation. During his tenure, ACCCE has significantly expanded its responsibilities. Originally, the organization engaged solely in government relations on behalf of the coal-fueled electricity industry at the regional, state and local levels. ACCCE now also carries out its mission through federal governmental relations, policy analysis and development, as well as an integrated, national communications campaign. In 2010, the American Association of Independent Political Consultants recognized ACCCE as national “Grand Marketer of the Year” in the policy category.
"For the past 17 years, Steve Miller has done an outstanding job in leading ACCCE and articulating the importance of coal as a primary source of reliable, affordable energy in the United States. Everyone associated with ACCCE thanks Steve for his service and wishes him well in the future," said Norfolk Southern Railway CEO and ACCCE Board Chair Wick Moorman. "The ACCCE board will conduct a thorough search to find the right candidate to serve as ACCCE's next president and CEO."
“I have been proud to lead ACCCE as we have taken our message to policymakers and the American people that coal—our nation’s most abundant domestically-produced fuel—must play a vital role in our energy future,” Miller said. “I have been blessed to have the strong support of our members and outstanding contributions from my staff colleagues through the years. I am committed to working with the Board and my successor to ensure a seamless transition.”
About ACCCE
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) is a non-profit, non-partisan partnership of companies involved in producing electricity from coal. ACCCE supports energy policies that balance coal’s vital role in meeting our country’s growing need for affordable and reliable electricity with the need to protect the environment. ACCCE also advocates for the development and deployment of advanced clean coal technologies that will produce electricity with near-zero emissions.
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