Coal

W.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline

The state’s coal production rose 6.4% in January, February and March, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Survey: W.Va. Voters Would Favor Solar Over Coal To Save Money

Echelon Insights surveyed 500 West Virginia voters for West Virginians for Energy Freedom and found almost identical support for solar and coal.

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Kentucky Power Cites Capacity Need In Bid To Keep Mitchell Plant

Kentucky Power filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission Monday to retain the 50% share of Mitchell, a coal-burning plant it operates with Wheeling Power.

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More Coal-Related Job Cuts Coming In August, State Learns

Civil LLC of Beckley told state officials earlier this month that it was cutting 279 workers at nine coal processing and transportation facilities across five counties within 60 days.

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