This report analyzes non-renewable energy opportunities in Appalachia, including clean-coal generation and coal conversion to liquids, gases, and chemicals.
This report analyzes the distribution of renewable energy resources across the Region, and the variety of programs and policies in each state and how these policies might maximize the use of the most abundant resources.
This report details how national and state level energy policies have focused on ensuring energy reliability and affordability, and advancing energy independence by reducing dependence on foreign energy sources.
This report summarizes overall findings from three ARC energy workshops, provides recommendations for the Energy Blueprint’s development and implementation by the ARC.
This 2001 study found that, for the 118 Appalachian coal-producing counties, the total economic impact of the coal mining industry output–including the multiplier effect–was $18.4 billion in 1997.