# Energy - Appalachian Regional Commission

- Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2023 The coal industry—both in Appalachia and in the United States as a whole—has undergone a severe downturn over the last decade as demand for coal has fallen across the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession weighed down on coal production even more. With data through 2022, this report details major trends in coal [&#8230;]The post Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2023 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2022 The coal industry—both in Appalachia and in the United States as a whole—has undergone a severe downturn over the last decade as demand for coal has fallen across the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession weighed down on coal production even more. This report details major trends in coal production and employment in [&#8230;]The post Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2022 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- The Coal Industry and Funding Support for Education in Appalachia These two reports examine the relationship between coal activity and funding for elementary and secondary education in Appalachia. The first report is a descriptive analysis examining patterns in funding throughout the Region, and the second used econometric analysis to examine how changes in coal activity have impacted this funding.The post The Coal Industry and Funding Support for Education in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- An Economic Analysis of Appalachian Power Industry Ecosystems This report explores the implications of the changing power industry and the variations in impact across the Appalachian Region. Similar to past work examining the coal industry ecosystem, three measures are examined at the county level throughout Appalachia: dependence, impact, and risk.&#160; Full ReportThe post An Economic Analysis of Appalachian Power Industry Ecosystems appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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 what might be driving these [&#8230;]The post An Overview of Coal and the Economy in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.The post An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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 industrieThe post Appalachian Coal Industry, Power Generation, and Supply Chain appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.The post Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.The post Energy Workforce Trends and Training Needs in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.The post Economic Impact of Energy and Environmental Policy in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.