With 2011 coming to a close, it’s time to look back to the many places and people we visited this year. Over the year, the America’s Power Tour really showed us how coal and the people who produce coal-based electricity keep America strong.
Along the way, we spoke to many small business owners and elected officials who understand the need for the reliable and affordable electricity that coal provides.
- Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri: At Lindenwood, we spoke to Senior Economic Fellow Kenneth Chilton about the economic impacts of proposed EPA regulations, and discussed the close relationship between the environment and energy.
- Kirkwood Inn, Kirkwood, Missouri: In Kirkwood, we met Cynthia Brasseur, Best Western general manager. She told us about the impact that increased electricity rates would have on businesses in the Missouri tourism industry.
- Orrville, Ohio: Home to Smucker’s, Orville is also home to its own coal-fueled plant. Mayor David Handwerk discussed the importance of stable electricity rates in the town.
- Central Ohio: Hear what two mayors, a city councilman and a state representative from Central Ohio have to say about the need for affordable electricity from coal.
- Lee Supply, Charleroi, Pennsylvania: This small business has been providing supplies and equipment to the coal mining industry for decades.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A visit to Pittsburgh taught us the importance of coal to the city.
Visit the America’s Power to watch more videos, see photos and learn more about our trips around the country.
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) is committed to the idea that America can have the affordable, reliable electricity we need, with the clean environment we want. ACCCE’s Behind the Plug blog is the place for up-to-date news and analysis on clean coal technology developments and energy policy progress.