In a typical year, the US has carry-over stocks of grain with a total energy content of 0.5 to 1.0 quad (10/sup 15/ Btu). These stocks could serve as an emergency supply of solid fuel which could provide a partial substitute for coal in coal power plants. This report discusses the technical feasibility of burning grain-coal mixtures, the availability and price of carry-over stocks, and the amount of coal for which the grain could substitute
