"We bring more electricity to the homes of Americans than any other resource in the country," watch now to see Shane Evan's story.
My name is Shane Evans and Im a mine dispatcher at Black Thunder Mine in Gillette, Wyoming. My job is to ensure the productivity of more than 200 people, all working to provide Americans with low-cost electricity through our most abundant energy source: Coal. Listen to my story to see how were making strides in clean coal technology and creating a legacy of clean, open spaces for our kids.
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"It's what I do out here in the morning that makes than light come on," watch now to see Cheryl Brannan's story.
My name is Cheryl Brannan, and I'm a second-generation coal miner. A day in my office provides affordable electricity for millions of Americans - something I take great pride in given our sluggish economic times. Watch my story to see how we use our most abundant natural resource to offer low-cost electricity and ease financial burdens.
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"Coal is plentiful, dependable and it's affordable," watch now to see Venita McCellon-Allen's story.
My name is Venita McCellon-Allen. I'm a wife, a mother and the executive vice president for American Electric Power's AEP West Utilities. I began my career in customer service, and I know people need the same things now as they did then: affordable and reliable electricity. That's why American coal is so important It helps us provide our customers with the power they need at a price they can afford. Coal is a fuel for America's future. Watch my story to learn why.
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"Low cost coal is important. Not only for today, but for tomorrow," watch now to see Fred Shelton's story.
My name is Fred Shelton. I'm a father of five and an energy efficiency consultant in St. Louis, Mo. Whether I'm helping clients take steps to save on their utility bills or budgeting for my own family's expenses, I see how important affordable energy is to Americans every day. That's why we need low-cost coal. It generates the reliable power we need at a price we can afford.
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"I need affordable energy to keep my company running. Coal provides that." watch now to see Olivia Albright's story.
I'm Olivia Albright: wife, mother and business owner in Toledo, Ohio. I depend on affordable electricity to keep my company running and growing. I have big dreams for my small business, and reliable energy from low-cost American coal will help me realize them. Watch my story to learn more.
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