Coal: America's Energy Future

Coal will enable the United States to meet the substantial increase in demand for energy;ensure our continued economic preeminence in the world arena; reduce our dependence on foreign oil and natural gas; and improve the quality of life for all Americans.

The National Coal Council is a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of
Energy. The sole purpose of The National Coal Council is to advise, inform, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on any matter requested by the Secretary relating to coal or to the coal industry.

This comprehensive report to the Secretary of Energy should provide hope and enthusiasm for all West Virginians concerned about our economic future this full report is available at www.nationalcoalcouncil.org

Coal News

Coal News, Coal's Foremost Publication, is an extremely comprehensive look at our nation's coal industry. Coal News focuses on technical and policy issues affecting all West Virginians. It's managing editor and publisher is the knowedgable and personable Bill Reid of Bluefield, WV. Please visit their website and subscribe to Coal News at www.coalnews.net

At Walker Machinery, we strive every day to reduce are impact on our environment and to help our customers do the same.

Coal to Liquid Technology

Reducing America's dependence on foreign oil is key to our national security. Find out more about this vital coal to liquids proposition at www.americanenergysecurity.org

Americans for Balanced Energy

Learning about coal as an exciting bridge to the future and important energy source can be viewed at www.balancedenergy.org

West Virginia Coal Association

The West Virginia Coal Association is committed to making West Virginia mining the safest in the country and U.S. mining the safest in the world.

WVCA is working with our members, state and federal regulators, miners and other concerned stakeholders to identify technology, practice and training solutions that improve worker safety at all levels. Click here for more information.

Friends of Coal

Walker Machinery is proud to be a member of the Friends of Coal. The Friends of Coal is dedicated to informing and educating West Virginia citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state's future.

Our goal is to provide a united voice for an industry that has been and remains a critical economic contributor to West Virginia. We urge everyone to please join now by signing up at www.friendsofcoal.org. It's free!

National Energy Technology Laboratory

As an energy state, all West Virginians should be aware of the latest developments in fossil energy technology. Located in Morgantown, WV, NETL is a great resource for our state and our natural resources. Find out about clean coal technologies, carbon sequestration, and coal to liquids. Visit NETL.