Models of Energy Futures and NETL's Local/Regional Economic and Environmental Impact

Researchers: Randall Jackson, Regional Research Institute; David Martinelli, Civil & Environmental Engineering; researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Start Date: September 15, 2006
External Funding: NETL

This project provided a means for (1) regularly estimating the economic benefits that NETL employment and funding has on the state economy in terms of job creation and (2) identifying the more extensive state-level benefits from NETL research and energy industry improvements in the form of reduced costs and environmental impacts. In future years, the project work could develop means for quantifying the benefits associated with NETL research results and energy industry improvements. The intent was to develop a methodology that could be used by NETL and its partner research universities for continuing impact assessments and to provide guidance in decision making with respect to research investments. The project involved researchers at Carnegie Mellon and West Virginia Universities as well as personnel from NETL.

Spatial Analysis and Geographical Information Systems

Methods of Regional Economic and Demographic Analysis

Appalachian Economic and Social Development

Economic Development Policy

Labor Markets, Migration, and Income

International Regional Studies