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
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North Dakota's coal industry and Republican leaders are praising a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act.bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/supreme-court-ruling-on-power-plant-emissions-popular...
Supreme Court ruling on power plant emissions popular in North Dakota; environmental groups upset
bismarcktribune.com
North Dakota's coal industry and Republican leaders are praising a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissio... (BISMARCK, ND) Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Jason Bohrer offered the following statement after the Supreme Court decision in the West Virginia v EPA case was released:lignite.com/news/wvvsepa/
The Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the Biden administration’s climate change agenda, ruling Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot pass sweeping regulations that could overhaul entire industries without additional congressional approval.www.foxbusiness.com/politics/supreme-court-deals-biden-climate-agenda-serious-blow-epa-decision?i...
Supreme Court deals Biden climate agenda serious blow with EPA decision
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The Supreme Court ruled in the case of West Virginia v. EPA, a case that had potential major implications for the Biden administration's climate change agenda. “The answer is no.”SCOTUS decision on EPA using Clean Power Plan to regulate coal plants.
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Could Carbon Capture Secure a Future for Coal? - ETV News
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As renewable energy gains popularity for the future, coal is often demonized as administrations and groups call for "cleaner" options. This has been detrimental for small communities that often rely o... “I’m incredibly honored to be receiving this award,” said Sen. Pratt. “It is paramount that legislators use their leadership positions to ensure all Minnesotans have access to dependable and affordable energy. I appreciate the Coalition’s work in advocating for reliable electricity, and I look forward to working with them in future legislative sessions.” www.secureenergyfuture.org/post/coalition-for-a-secure-energy-future-honors-sen-eric-pratt-with-e...
Coalition for a Secure Energy Future honors Sen. Eric Pratt with Energy Champion Award
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(SHAKOPEE, MN) – The Coalition for a Secure Energy Future (The Coalition) is announcing a series of Energy Champion awards to a group of Minnesota legislators. Recipients of the award have champione... As we’ve advocated for years, putting all your eggs in one basket will bring dangerous results. www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-midwest-may-have-summer-power-shortages-years-2022-06-10/
U.S. Midwest may have summer power shortages for years
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The power grid operator in the Central United States warned on Friday that problems it may experience keeping the lights on this summer could also occur during the summers of 2023, 2024 and beyond.
