With the right federal resources, the Ohio River Valley of Appalachia, better known as coal country, can become a leader in the new clean economy and a manufacturing hub for the clean economy products of the future. The dangers of climate change and international concern over its dire impacts are already fueling global competition in clean energy markets, products, and technologies.
Appalachia is well-positioned for new economic development in these markets due to several existing assets and resources:
This is the second in a series of reports that will explore the following questions: