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  • Federal Fossil Fuel Disbursements to States

    Federal Fossil Fuel Disbursements to States

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    States tend to spend, rather than save, federal fossil fuel disbursements, potentially making them vulnerable to economic transitions. Read more

  • The Changing Geography of U.S. Electricity Generation

    The Changing Geography of U.S. Electricity Generation

    Mark Haggerty

    Most U.S. states are adding electricity generation capacity faster than capacity is being retired. Renewable energy adds the most capacity in 18 states. Read more

  • The Evolution of U.S. Electricity Generation Capacity

    The Evolution of U.S. Electricity Generation Capacity

    Mark Haggerty

    The capacity to generate electricity has transitioned from coal to natural gas to renewable energy, a trend projected to continue. Read more

  • Solutions for Transitioning Coal-Dependent Communities

    Solutions for Transitioning Coal-Dependent Communities

    Mark Haggerty

    The most effective fiscal policies for communities facing transition away from coal dependency are those that build wealth over time and strengthen community capacity. Read more

  • Coal Transition in Montrose County, Colorado

    Coal Transition in Montrose County, Colorado

    Mark Haggerty

    New fiscal and policy assessments help local leaders understand their exposure to declining revenue and policy barriers during a coal transition. Read more

  • Newsletter: May 2018

    Headwaters Economics

    Our latest research on the full local cost of wildfires, National Monuments redesignated as National Parks, transition plans for coal communities, Gallatin County’s economy and open space, and measuring the economic impact of proposed trails. Read more

  • Outcomes of Higher Federal Coal and Natural Gas Royalty Rates

    Outcomes of Higher Federal Coal and Natural Gas Royalty Rates

    Mark Haggerty

    Analysis shows that proposed federal royalty reforms will increase the cost of delivering natural gas to domestic power plants by a greater amount than coal. Read more

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