Taxes, Not Jobs, Drive Energy’s Economic Impact

A report released Tuesday by a Montana-based research group said the economic impact of the fossil fuels industry comes from tax revenues, not energy-related jobs for workers who can be transient, and it recommended maximizing those revenues by raising rates.

The Headwaters Economics report recommended setting aside money to deal with environmental impacts and reforming distribution of energy revenue so that money goes not only to communities affected by mining or drilling but also to those flooded with industry workers.…

Billings Gazette

Link to Article

Link to Study

Author:
Chris Mehl

For more information about this topic contact: