Consumption in the electric power sector continues to increase as a result of limited switching from natural gas-fired generators to coal-fired generators for power generation, despite elevated natural gas prices.
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Senate Republicans Effectuate Positive Changes to EPA’s Authority in IRA Before Passage
Yesterday, West VirginIa Coal Association (WVCA) reported a couple of noteworthy changes pertaining to EPA’s budget allotment and authority that were made to the IRA before it was passed by the Senate. Click To Read More
EIA Expects a 2.4% Increase in Total U.S. Electricity Consumption in 2022
EIA expects U.S. electricity consumption this year to increase 2.4% over 2021, resulting primarily from increased economic activity but also from hot summer weather throughout most of the country. Click To Read More
Manchin/Schumer Bill Does Not Reduce Inflation and Hurts Coal State
According to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton school, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” championed by Senator Manchin and Senator Schumer likely would not reduce inflation at all. Click To Read More
Ramaco Resources Buys West Virginia Coal Acreage, Expands Elk Creek Plant
Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) -1.8% post-market after saying it agreed to acquire Maben Coal, which owns 33M tons of minable coal reserves on more than 28K leased acres in West Virginia, from Appleton Coal for $30M. Click To Read More
Mexico President Urges Increased Effort to Save Trapped Miners
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called Sunday for intensified efforts to save 10 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine, during a visit to see firsthand the rescue operation. Click To Read MoreOther News
Bluefield Coal & Mining Show to Feature Live TV Interviews
For the second time, and building on its exceptional offerings for exhibitors, the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias is providing the additional service of live television interviews. Click To Read More
Reining in the EPA
In a majority decision in West Virginia v. EPA, the U.S. Supreme Court placed important limits on the authority government agencies have to unilaterally issue transformative regulations of vast economic and political significance. Click To Read MoreForthcoming Meetings 
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