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ABOUT US
Friends of Coal is dedicated to informing and educating Kentucky citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state's future.
We provide a united voice for an industry that has been and remains a critical eco- nomic contributor to Kentucky. By working together, we can provide good jobs and benefits for future generations.
Friends of Coal is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to informing and educating Kentucky citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state’s future.
All are invited to be a part of our organization, which consists of proud Kentuckians as well as residents from beyond our borders.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FRIEND OF COAL?
Being a Friend of Coal shows your love for Kentucky. It’s an investment in our future. By working together to make coal safer, cleaner and more usable, we’ll be able to keep working here.
Dependable jobs with good benefits will help our children become more likely to stay in Kentucky as they get older. We encourage enrollment from coal supporters in the Bluegrass and beyond.
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Friends of Coal members receive information about the coal industry and its importance to Kentucky. By joining Friends of Coal, you’ll be the first to hear about our latest news and upcoming events.
JOINING IS EASY
Becoming a Friend of Coal is as simple as filling out a membership card. You’ll be part of a growing team that’s working across Kentucky and in other states to increase our membership, support the power of coal and make our voice heard.
For questions about joining Friends of Coal, call 1-859-233-4743.
Kentucky's miners moved nearly 6 million tons of coal in the second quarter — about 3% more than a year ago, according to the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Henderson County led the Commonwealth at nearly 1.9 million tons, with Hopkins and Union close behind, and Harlan topped the eastern coalfield at 600,000. That is Kentucky coal still coming out of the ground on both sides of the state, and the crews who move it deserve the credit. @Visit Harlan County #FriendsOfCoal ... See MoreSee Less
When the country needed more electricity last year, coal answered. U.S. coal-fired generation rose 13% in 2025 as the power sector produced more electricity than in any year on record, according to the Energy Information Administration. Record summer heat, air conditioning, new manufacturing and data centers all pushed demand up — and coal was there to run around the clock, at a fuel cost that competed well against natural gas. #friendsofcoal ... See MoreSee Less
The highest ground in Kentucky is coal country. Black Mountain stands in Harlan County on the Virginia line, about 500 feet taller than any other mountain in the Commonwealth, looking down on Lynch and Cumberland. The summit is protected: in 1999 Kentucky and several coal operators holding interests on the mountain reached an agreement that took surface mining off the top and set aside more than 1,800 acres at the peak. #friendsofcoal ... See MoreSee Less