Exploring how coal power, labor, and public policy shape our energy future
Coal: Government Ownership or Control examines the economic and social questions around coal, its seasonal cycles, and how government and industry ideas could stabilize supply and prices. The book discusses the balance between workers, producers, and the public, and why long-term decisions matter for energy reliability and costs.
The text blends practical analysis with forward-looking proposals, from how to smooth the year-round demand for coal to ideas for centralizing electricity production. It also highlights how hydro power, steam energy, and byproduct developments could change the way energy is produced and used.
- See how seasonal swings in coal demand affect miners, wages, and employment.
- Learn proposed methods to store coal for summer use and smooth winter shortages.
- Understand three central power models: coal-fired plants, hydro-electric plants, and mixed systems with standby steam power.
- Explore plans to connect energy production from mines to broader grids and transportation.
Ideal for readers interested in energy policy, industrial history, and the evolving mix of coal, water power, and electricity in the United States.