Charleston, WV (June 2, 2015) – The West Virginia Coal Forum – an organization representing both labor and management in the coal industry – in conjunction with multiple local, regional and national partners, will host a forum to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing the coal industry from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston.
Media are encouraged to attend.
Entitled “West Virginia Coal – 2015 & Beyond”, this first in a series of educational and informational events will bring attention to the impact of U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan, state and federal environmental regulations and strategies for confronting these critical issues head on.
Presenters scheduled to participate include:
- Senate President Bill Cole
- House Speaker Tim Armstead
- Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (InviteD)
- Dr. John Christy, Climatologist
- Jeff Herholdt, WV Division of Energy
- Representatives of the coal and power generation industries
- Chris Hamilton, Vice-President, WV Coal Association & Co-Chair, WV Coal Forum
Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation click here.
Stakeholders in West Virginia’s mining economy – business leaders, association representatives, local legislators and policy leaders – are encouraged to attend.