Coal Billions And Conversations

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A Union of Concerned Scientists report titled "Burning Coal Burning Cash" finds North Carolina spends $2.4 billion annually importing coal for electricity, second only to Georgia. Jon Bonitz of SACE argues states should shift spending from coal to energy efficiency and renewable sources like wind and solar, which could create more local jobs. The report highlights the disparity between per-capita coal spending ($254/year in North Carolina) versus efficiency spending (75 cents/year).