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Energy Efficiency in Appalachia: How Much More is Available, at What Cost, and by When?
March 2009
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
This study assesses the long-term energy-efficiency gains that could be achieved by implementing an ambitious package of energy-efficiency policies throughout Appalachia.
Abstract & Report Contents Full Report in PDF (2.7 MB)
An Analysis of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disparities & Access to Treatment Services in the Appalachian Region
August 2008
National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, and East Tennessee State University
This report presents an analysis of disparities in mental health status and substance abuse prevalence, as well as access to treatment services, in the 410 county Appalachian region comprising all or parts of 13 states.
Abstract & Report Contents Full Report in PDF (4.4 MB)
Economic Impact Study of Completing the Appalachian Development Highway System
June 2008
Cambridge Systematics, Inc., Economic Development Research Group Inc., and HDR Decision Economics
This study assesses the travel performance, trade, and economic development impacts directly related to completing the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).
Abstract & Report Contents Full Report in PDF (4.27 MB)