The research in this report was conducted to inform the State’s Five-Year Energy Plan. The report includes energy efficiency opportunities by sector, a regional state comparison, and policy options. It concludes with a summary and general, utility, and sector recommendations.
The Economic Impact of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System in West Virginia
The Hatfield~McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, more commonly known as the Hatfield~McCoy Trail System, contracted with the Center for Business and Economic Research at Marshall University to prepare an evaluation of the economic impact of the trails system on the economy
Consensus Coal Production Forecast for West Virginia 2016
The 2016 West Virginia Consensus Coal Production Forecast is an annual projection developed to anticipate the volume of tax revenues likely to be received for mandatory reclamation activities undertaken by the Special Reclamation Fund and the Special Reclamation Water Trust
Crime Statistics Analysis and Research for the City of Huntington
This report includes two sections: A literature review that explores research conducted regarding the effectiveness of strategies developed to reduce the incidence of crime, focusing on crimes and initiatives that are applicable to Huntington’s District 3. An analysis of crime
Consensus Coal Production Forecast for West Virginia 2014
The West Virginia Consensus Coal Production Forecast is a combined production forecast comprised of four component forecasts. A consensus approach to forecasting seeks the “wisdom of crowds” in producing an expectation for output from the coal industry. The Consensus Forecast