— The most effective fiscal policies for communities facing transition away from coal dependency are those that build wealth over time and strengthen community capacity.
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Coal
Coal extracted from federal land is an important source of energy and government revenue. However, the current federal royalty structure lacks transparency, is costly to administer, and does not provide a fair return to state and federal taxpayers.
Mark Haggerty
Coal Transition in Montrose County, Colorado
— New fiscal and policy assessments help local leaders understand their exposure to declining revenue and policy barriers during a coal transition.
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Coal Communities Lack Strong Transition Plans
— A recent review published in the Resources Policy journal with researchers at Montana State University shows that coal communities lack strong transition plans and largely are unprepared for coming changes.
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Comparing Coal Fiscal Policies for Western States
— Coal fiscal policies vary widely across the West in terms of how revenue is generated, set aside in permanent savings, or spent by state and local governments.
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