Southern Appalachia Opportunity Zone

Promoting the Resurgence of Tobacco and Coal

Southern Appalachia Opportunity Zone

Promoting the Resurgence of Tobacco and Coal

Professionals and Politicians

Who We Are

We are an organization of professionals and politicians dedicated to revitalizing the economic stability of the Appalachian region through the restoration of two traditional industries: coal and tobacco. This initiative aims to leverage advanced technologies and sustainable practices to reinvigorate these sectors, providing substantial benefits to both the regional economy and national security.

Objective

Restoration of
Coal Production

Our objective is to establish a resilient and sustainable coal production framework to support emergency power systems, enhancing national security and economic stability.

Strategic Plan

Iron Dome Emergency Power System:

  • Concept: Deploy coal-fired steam turbine generators in municipalities with adequate water access for cooling.
  • Functionality: These generators will be hardened against potential EMP attacks, ensuring operational integrity during national emergencies.
  • Operation: Generators will remain inactive under normal conditions, with zero carbon emissions, and will be activated only in major emergency situations.

Sustainable Coal Supply:

  • Storage: Maintain a calculated reserve of coal sufficient for predetermined run times, ensuring a reliable fuel source that does not degrade over decades.
  • Environmental Impact: Implement advanced clean exhaust systems, such as those developed by Johnson Matthey, to minimize emissions when generators are in use.

Economic and Environmental Benefits:

  • Local Employment: Generate jobs in coal mining and power generation, revitalizing local economies.
  • Technological Advancement: Promote the adoption of innovative clean coal technologies, positioning the U.S. as a leader in sustainable coal energy.

Objective

Restoration of
Tobacco Production

Our objective is to revive the tobacco industry in the Southern Appalachian region by developing sustainable biofuel from genetically enhanced tobacco plants.

Strategic Plan

Hybrid Tobacco for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF):

  • Innovation: Utilize tobacco genetically enhanced with algae to increase oil content, making it a viable source for biofuel production.
  • Production: Develop cost-effective methods for large-scale cultivation and processing of hybrid tobacco into SAF.

Economic Viability:

  • Competitive Pricing: Achieve low production costs and competitive market prices, ensuring economic sustainability.
  • Job Creation: Boost employment in farming, processing, and biofuel production, providing economic uplift to the region.

Environmental Impact:

  • Sustainability: Promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to global carbon reduction goals.
St. Charles, Virginia in the 1940s during the coal boomSt. Charles, Virginia today

This initiative to restore coal and tobacco industries in the Appalachian region presents a unique opportunity to address both economic and national security challenges.

By using advanced technologies and sustainable practices, we can create a resilient and prosperous future for the region, while contributing to the nation’s strategic preparedness.

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Call to Action

We invite energy experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate on this visionary project. Together, we can spark a revival that not only honors the heritage of the Appalachian region but also propels it into a sustainable and secure future.