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CONSOL Energy Inc.

CONSOL Energy, a publicly owned Canonsburg-based producer and exporter of high-BTU bituminous thermal coal, is one of the leading energy companies in the United States. Since the company was founded in 1860 and began its first active mining operations in 1864, CONSOL has powered the nation with affordable, abundant, reliable domestic energy. Today, CONSOL’s employees help generate the fuel that accounts for nearly one-third of the nation’s power supply.

The CONSOL Cares Foundation is dedicated to improving and strengthening the communities in which CONSOL operates and to making them better places to live, work, and prosper. It creates access to opportunities, strengthening communities’ resilience and cohesion through giving with a focus on promoting health and safety.

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Scouts from across America crowd the CONSOL Energy Bridge during the 2017 National Scout Jamboree.
Scouts from across America crowd the CONSOL Energy Bridge during the 2017 National Scout Jamboree.
Scouts, leaders, visitors, and staff are able to shorten their hike to and from Camps Alpha and Bravo easily thanks to the the Consol Energy Bridge.
Visitors to the Summit Bechtel Reserve can shorten their hike to and from Base Camps A and B by crossing the CONSOL Energy Bridge.
The Consol Energy Bridge crosses from Action Point to Basecamp B
The CONSOL Energy Bridge crosses 100 feet above the forest floor at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
CONSOL Energy Bridge
CONSOL Energy Bridge
At the base of the CONSOL Energy Bridge is a bronze statue depicting Paul Christen reading the page of the Boy Scout Handbook that helped him survive a real-life tragedy.
At the base of the CONSOL Energy Bridge is a bronze statue depicting Paul Christen reading the page of the Boy Scout Handbook that helped him survive a real-life tragedy.
CONSOL Energy Bridge
CONSOL Energy Bridge
CONSOL Energy Bridge
CONSOL Energy Bridge

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Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.

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