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Great news! Friends of Coal has just launched an invigorating new radio spot, and we’re eager for you to hear it.
West Virginia coal is powering ahead, reaching 45 countries and drawing global admiration for its quality. Our radio spot celebrates this remarkable reach and the billions invested in our state's coal mining, ensuring it remains a dependable energy source for generations.
More than just energy, our coal sector supports over 50,000 jobs, bolstering our economy and keeping families thriving. We invite you to tune into our vibrant spot on your local stations and join us in recognizing the robust future of coal in our state.
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Commits $500 Million to Destroy American Jobs, U.S. Energy Reliability
Charleston, W.Va. – With an announced $500 million commitment to expand the Beyond Carbon campaign, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks to shut down every remaining coal-fired power plant in the country, slash natural gas plant capacity in half, and block any new gas plants, all within the next six years.
Rachel Gleason, President of the Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, remarked “It is an absolute attack on our state, our livelihoods, and our families. It is un-American that someone would use their wealth to destroy our state and nation’s industrial base and also seek to send a large segment of the 381,000 American workers in industry to the unemployment line while destabilizing electric reliability and security in America.”
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With an announced $500 million commitment to expand the Beyond Carbon campaign, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks to shut down every remaining coal-fired power plant in the country, slash natural gas plant capacity in half, and block any new gas plants, all within the next six years.
Read more: Bloomberg Strikes Again With Effort to Destroy WV Jobs, U.S. Energy Reliability
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By: Chris Hamilton President & CEO West Virginia Coal Association
In a recent column by MetroNews Talkline Host Hoppy Kercheval, he quotes Mitch Carmichael, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce, as saying, “From 2017 to 2021…West Virginia generated $6.2 billion in private capital investment…The state generated $6.2 billion in 2022 alone. In one year, we did more than the previous years”.
Secretary Carmichael and the Department of Economic Development staff are to be commended for their tireless efforts to attract business to the state and their recent successes. It is our hope that all these economic development announcements come to fruition and create thousands of jobs for West Virginians throughout every corner of the state.
Read more: OP ED: Economic Development Efforts Should Include Coal
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The West Virginia Coal Association, the state’s primary coal membership organization representing over 90 percent of state thermal coal production and 65 percent of metallurgical coal production, today praised Governor Jim Justice for featuring the startup of the Pleasants Power Station during his opening remarks at the WV Chamber Commerce Business Summit on Wednesday morning.
During his remarks, Governor Justice announced the startup of the Pleasants Power Plant and raved about the significant contributions of coal and coal fired electric generation to the state, region, and country.
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The West Virginia Coal Association, the state’s primary coal membership organization representing over 90 percent of state thermal coal production and 65 percent of metallurgical coal production, today announced the organization’s endorsements for the 2024 election cycle.
Chris Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia Coal Association, said, “The 2024 state and federal election cycle is the most important in our industry’s history dating back before West Virginia become a state. Our industry is challenged like never before and our mere existence is threatened. We need political leaders who are willing to go the extra mile for our business and the 50,000 West Virginians who show up at a mine site or coal fired manufacturing facility every day. We will immediately go to work to boost our endorsed candidates' chances of prevailing in the Spring.”
Hamilton announced the following endorsements:
Read more: WV Coal Association Endorses Slate of Pro-Coal Candidates for 2024 Election
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By: Chris Hamilton President & CEO West Virginia Coal Association
Throughout our states 160-year history, the coal industry has been a major driver behind West Virginia’s economy and billions of dollars of new investment will ensure that similar benefits are generated for the next 160 years.
Despite all the hype you hear about a zero-carbon economy and transitioning to renewable, or intermittent energy forms, West Virginia’s metallurgical and thermal coals will continue to drive our economy while remaining a stable component of our state and nation’s energy mix.
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Charleston, W.Va. – Chris Hamilton, President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association offered the following statement regarding the Protect Our Power Plants (POPP) Act recently introduced by Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congresswoman Carol Miller in the U.S. Senate and House, respectively:
Read more: WV Coal Association Statement on Sen. Capito, Cong. Miller POPP Act Legislation
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Charleston, W.Va. – Chris Hamilton, President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today of a proposed new rule to limit carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants:
- State Mining Companies, Operations Recognized for Excellence in Safety and Reclamation
- West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame Inducts 25th Class of Honorees
- 49th Annual Mining Symposium Highlights Strength of Industry, But Challenges Continue
- Legislature, Governor Enact Policies to Enhance Grid Stability and WV Coal Use