June 13-16, 2022
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
LEC President & CEO Jason Bohrer Responds to West Virginia v Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court Decision
(BISMARCK, ND) Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Jason Bohrer offered the following statement after the Supreme Court decision in
New Poll Shows Growing Support for Coal Industry
The Lignite Energy Council recently conducted a public opinion poll on issues related to energy in North Dakota. Public Opinion
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
New workforce study reveals surprising results
Researchers at North Dakota State University worked with human resources professionals at the mines and power plants to compile information
Affordable energy has a lot to do with affordable food
As we buy our food and prepare for the holiday celebrations, the November Table Topics is a good reminder of
Oliver County is tops in highest average wages
Compensation rates for the lignite industry are often considerably higher than similar occupations in other industries . Also workers in
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
Coal: Powering the Past, Present
and Future
Take a Tour:
Center Mine
Meet Sarah and Rich
(I Am Lignite)
Meet Stef
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NERC: Extreme Cold Could Stress Electric Grid’s Ability to Meet Winter Demand
NERC: Extreme Cold Could Stress Electric Grid’s Ability to Meet Winter Demand
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Cooperative.com posted a new blog related to concern for winter demand: Increased electricity demand and reduced generation capacity present “unprecedented” threats of power shortages and disrupti...Happy Thanksgiving from the Lignite Energy Council ->Share your thanks to our coal workers at www.thankacoalworker.com
According to the Department of Energy's Office of Carbon Management, $12 billion will be deployed to states like North Dakota due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will be spent over a five year period on carbon dioxide capture, including direct air capture, transport, and storage.
$12B heading to states for carbon management
www.secureenergyfuture.org
According to the Department of Energy's Office of Carbon Management, $12 billion will be deployed to states like North Dakota due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will be spent over a f...www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/how-north-dakotas-coal-country-turns-out-to-be-a-good-fit-for-h...The North Dakota coal industry might seem like an improbable partner for the industry that makes materials for batteries for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.But that odd-couple marriage of a legacy fossil fuels industry and the emerging sector of low carbon-emission electric vehicles helps explain why Talon Metals chose a site in Mercer County in North Dakota Coal Country for a processing plant to make battery materials.One of the key reasons the site in Mercer County emerged at the top of the list was its ready access to tons of fly ash residue produced when coal is burned to generate electricity.
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A site in Mercer County in North Dakota coal country came out at the top of a list of 18 potential sites for a Talon Metals plant to process ore into battery-grade materials.
www.secureenergyfuture.org/post/nerc-extreme-cold-could-stress-electric-grid-s-ability-to-meet-wi...Increased electricity demand and reduced generation capacity present “unprecedented” threats of power shortages and disruptions this winter in several regions of the country, particularly during widespread and sustained frigid weather, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. said Thursday.
NERC: Extreme Cold Could Stress Electric Grid’s Ability to Meet Winter Demand
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Cooperative.com posted a new blog related to concern for winter demand: Increased electricity demand and reduced generation capacity present “unprecedented” threats of power shortages and disrupti...www.secureenergyfuture.org/post/local-view-look-beyond-wind-solar-to-get-to-100-carbon-free
Local View: Look beyond wind, solar to get to 100% carbon-free
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Since 2007, Minnesota has accelerated its pathway to achieving cheaper and cleaner electricity by diversifying the grid to include more gas, solar, and wind. In fact, developers have taken advantage o...www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/local-view-look-beyond-wind-solar-to-get-to-100-carbon-..."The simple fact is that we know the sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow. Furthermore, global conflict has made it almost impossible to source the raw material needed for storage. There is also continued opposition to domestic mining."
Local View: Look beyond wind, solar to get to 100% carbon-free
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From the column: "The simple fact is that we know the sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow. Furthermore, global conflict has made it almost impossible to source the raw material n...carboncapturecoalition.org/coalition-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-bipartisan-infrastructure...
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. It includes groundbreaking, widely supported, bipartisan...www.secureenergyfuture.org/post/12b-heading-to-states-for-carbon-management
$12B heading to states for carbon management
www.secureenergyfuture.org
According to the Department of Energy's Office of Carbon Management, $12 billion will be deployed to states like North Dakota due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will be spent over a f...
