The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) was contracted by the Office of Coalfield Community Development (OCCD) of the West Virginia Division of Energy to assess the economic impact of employment on post-mined lands in West Virginia. The purpose of this report is to provide a conservative estimate of the economic impact as a result of this development on prior mining sites.
This report focuses on employment data on post-mined lands collected from 18 West Virginia counties. The analysis is separated into three regions for a more concise assessment.
Economic Impact of Business Development on Post-Mined Lands in West Virginia