The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program was established in 2016 to return abandoned mine lands to productive use through economic and community development. In this report, we utilize economic impact models to estimate the economic benefits of...
This report examines implementation of the POWER Initiative, which assists communities hurt by declines in coal mining and coal-fired electricity generation. The lessons learned through this retrospective analysis can be used to guide current and future federal...
This report outlines innovative projects that would transform abandoned coal mine lands in West Virginia and nearby states into sites of sustainable community and economic development. As the technical advisor to the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition, Downstream...
Working with strategic partners across the region, we revitalize local economies by restoring degraded lands, diversifying economies, engaging communities, and developing renewable energy solutions.
West Virginia’s residential electricity rates more than doubled between 2005 and 2022, outpacing the increases in every other state. This report explains why: (1) regulators and utilities doubling down on aging coal-fired power plants, (2) record-high cost recovery...
