Energy

Entire Region

An Overview of Coal and the Economy in Appalachia

An Overview of Coal and the Economy in Appalachia, a report commissioned by the Appalachian Regional Commission, details major trends in coal employment and production in the Appalachian Region over the past two decades. The report examines where employment and production losses have been concentrated within the Region, and also…

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An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem

This January 2018 series of five ARC-commissioned reports explores some of the current and potential impacts of Appalachia’s declining coal production on elements of the coal ecosystem.

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Appalachian Coal Industry, Power Generation, and Supply Chain

This 2016 study commissioned by ARC provides an overview of the coal industry ecosystem including production, power generation, and supply chain linkages, and presents the most current data and trends on coal-related industrie…

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Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia

This study describes the benefits of capturing energy efficiency in public infrastructure, identifies best practices in energy conservation being implemented by communities in or near the Appalachian Region, and documents costs and financial returns.

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Energy Workforce Trends and Training Needs in Appalachia

This study uses national data to project future supply and demand for occupations associated with the energy industry in Appalachia, and the number of people enrolled in and graduating from programs in the Region’s institutions of higher education.

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Economic Impact of Energy and Environmental Policy in Appalachia

This report presents an analysis of the potential economic impact for Appalachia of federal, state, and local energy policies.

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Green Schools and Sustainability in Appalachia: Case Studies in Rural Practice

This report highlights preliminary findings from the study "Energy Workforce Trends and Training Requirements", including case studies of college and university energy programs.

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Industry Structure and Company Strategies of Major Domestic and Foreign Wind and Solar Energy Manufacturers: Opportunities for Supply Chain Development in Appalachia

This report presents results from a study of the status of the solar- and wind-energy industries in the Appalachian Region and the challenges firms and state governments face in preparing for and competing in these rapidly emerging industries.

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Energy Efficiency in Appalachia: How Much More is Available, at What Cost, and by When?

This study assesses the long-term energy-efficiency gains that could be achieved by implementing an ambitious package of energy-efficiency policies throughout Appalachia.

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Energizing Appalachia: Global Challenges and the Prospect of a Renewable Future

This report investigates the status and behavior of the wind, solar and biomass industries in order to better understand how domestically based manufacturers might best engage this sector.

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Non-Renewable Energy Innovation: Research to Support the Appalachian Energy Initiative

This report analyzes non-renewable energy opportunities in Appalachia, including clean-coal generation and coal conversion to liquids, gases, and chemicals.

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Appalachia: Policy and Potential

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.

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Summary of National and State Energy Policy Trends

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.

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Summary of the ARC-ORCAS Energy Workshops on Creating an Energy Blueprint for Appalachia

This report summarizes overall findings from three ARC energy workshops, provides recommendations for the Energy Blueprint’s development and implementation by the ARC.

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Economic Development Potential of Conventional and Potential Alternative Energy Sources in Appalachian Counties

This report examines the economic development potential of energy resources in Appalachia.

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