June 14-17, 2021
Bismarck State College – Bismarck, ND
Research & Development, A State and Lignite Energy Partnership
For every state dollar invested, a total of six dollars is invested by other sources.
Government Action, The Cornerstone of the Lignite Energy Council
To promote policies and direct activities that maintain a viable lignite industry
Public Relations & Marketing
To increase the public's knowledge and improve the perception of our regions lignite industry
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer shares his thoughts on federal energy policy
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer was recently interviewed by Kate Muggerud to talk about changes and potential changes in federal energy
Lignite Energy Council honors leaders for contributions to the lignite industry
The Lignite Energy Council recently honored 10 individuals for their dedication and contributions to the lignite industry during the Council’s
Minnkota CEO updates plans and challenges regarding Project Tundra
Minnkota President and CEO Mac McLennan takes a deep dive into the technology, economics and politics of Project Tundra, a
LEC pushes back on discriminatory ESG practices
Social and Governance (ESG) programs are employed by banks and insurance companies. They are a formidable challenge as the companies
Bismarck and Fargo recognized for clean air by the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association recently released its “State of the Air” Annual Report for 2021, giving North Dakota “A” grades
Dash to Gas? We’ve been warned
The 2008 Department of Energy foresaw the electric industry turning away from coal toward natural gas-based generation for baseload power.
Energy and Environmental Facts
North Dakota is a powerhouse when it comes to energy — oil and gas, coal, ethanol, hydro-electric, wind, etc. —
Lignite is resilient
With the Texas blackouts affecting three of the nation’s electrical grids, people and policymakers are looking at generation sources differently.
Coal: Powering the Past, Present
and Future
Take a Tour:
Center Mine
Meet Sarah and Rich
(I Am Lignite)
Meet Stef
(I Am Lignite)
Lignite Energy Council Mission Statement: "The Lignite Energy Council shall protect, maintain and enhance development of our region's abundant lignite resource."
Coal and gas continue to lead the way to keep you cool.
No rolling blackouts here with our dispatchable sources leading the way!!
Joe Rainville
** BNI announces change in leadership – Heger promoted to general manager **
Mike Heger, a 14-year veteran of BNI, has been named the company’s general manager. Heger’s promotion comes as Wade Boeshans, BNI president and general manager, departs ALLETE to pursue a new opportunity.
“It’s been such a great experience over the last few years to work with Wade in his role as Chairman of the Lignite Energy Council,” says Jason Bohrer, Lignite Energy Council president and CEO. “His leadership and dedication to the lignite industry have helped us chart a path that provides opportunities, stability and prosperity for the region. He’s also spent untold hours with me personally, serving as both a sounding board and mentor as we discuss the future of the lignite industry.
“Although I’m sad to see Wade go, the region and industry will still benefit from his dedication to commercializing CO2 capture and sequestration, and his success in his new endeavor will directly lead to a brighter future for coal and our work to create a CO2 economy in North Dakota and beyond.”
We wish Wade all the best and look forward to crossing paths in the future.
You can read the full news release here: bnicoal.com/news/heger-promoted-to-general-manager-at-bni
Congrats Mike
Congratulations to you Mike
Congrats Mike and Wade!
Congratulations Mike!! Best wishes Wade!!
Congratulations Wade, wishing you the best.
Congrats Mike…and congrats Wade!
Congratulations Mike! Best of luck Wade!
Congratulations Mike!!! Best wishes on your new adventure Wade!
Congrats Mike!!
Congrats Mike!!
Wes Enbreght joined the Energy Matters Radio show to preview the upcoming EV Tailgate party at the Capitol on June 17. Check it out!
Base load coal is carrying the weight on the grid as the temperature climbs today.
bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/epa-leader-sees-huge-potential-for-carbon-capture-in-nort...
EPA leader sees 'huge potential' for carbon capture in North Dakota
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The nation’s top environmental regulator indicated in a visit to Bismarck on Thursday that he's impressed by North Dakota’s efforts to capture carbon emissions from coal and ethanol plants.
We support an all-of-the-above energy approach for the Midwest to ensure affordable and reliable energy supply for families and businesses.
www.americanexperiment.org/in-a-blow-to-us-mining-biden-plans-to-source-metals-for-electric-vehic...
In a blow to US mining, Biden plans to source metals for electric vehicles from other countries
www.americanexperiment.org
It turns out that President Joe Biden will not support the domestic mining industry, after all. According to Reuters: (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will rely on ally countries to supply the b...Not as many environmental regulations to follow!
www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/22/minnesota-texas-freeze-centerpoint-energy/
Minnesota gasps at the financial damage it faces from the Texas freeze
www.washingtonpost.com
In Minnesota, where the temperature dropped below minus-20 in February and scarcely a single customer lost gas or electricity, state officials are struggling to come up with an equitable solution to a...North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum addresses the 2021 LEC Annual Meeting in Bismarck
WATCH -> Spencer Igo for Minnesota House brings an amendment to support carbon capture in Minnesota.
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-15/u-s-startup-plans-to-build-first-zero-emission-gas-pow...
U.S. Startup Plans to Build First Zero-Emission Gas Power Plants
www.bloomberg.com
A new kind of turbine burns the fossil fuel in oxygen and buries the resulting emissions deep underground
