May 16, 2017 - Lignite Energy Council

Coal-based electricity future brightens with new study and Appeals Court pause

Two headlines out of Washington, D.C., during April created more optimism regarding the future of coal-based electricity. The first was the announcement by U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry that he was asking for...

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Speakers selected for 32nd annual Teachers Seminar

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Carly Fornshell named 2017 Jeff Burgess Scholarship winner

Presenting the check is Jason Bohrer, president and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council, and Sylvia Burgess, representing the Burgess family. Carly Fornshell, a senior at Century High School, is the 2017 recipient of the...

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LEC represented and taught about lignite at Earth Day Festival

The Lignite Energy Council sponsored a booth at Bismarck State College’s 2017 Earth Day Festival in Bismarck, ND. Children and adults were intrigued by the LEC’s booth, which required visitors to ride the stationary bike...

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LEC honors leaders for their contributions to the lignite industry

The Lignite Energy Council recently honored individuals and companies for their dedication to the lignite industry during the Council’s 44th Annual Meeting on April 20, 2017, in Bismarck, ND. “These individuals have given much of...

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Utilities briefed on Canadian Clean Power Coalition study at Annual Meeting

The Canadian Clean Power Coalition’s Dave Butler briefed technical representatives of several regional utilities on the promising results from a study that was recently conducted. The study looked at capturing carbon dioxide from new plants...

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Lignite Research Council evaluates three R&D proposals at its May meeting

Three innovative lignite research projects will be evaluated at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, in the Senate/Chamber Room of the Bismarck Ramada Hotel by the Lignite Research Council – a review board comprised of...

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New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for North Dakota Coal Industry

A new poll completed by the Lignite Energy Council and the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future confirms North Dakotans strongly support the coal industry. North Dakota voters remain strongly supportive of the use of...

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Welcome LEC’s New Member!

Electic Solutions and Services provides a wide variety of products and services Plexodyne is a chemical system for Fireside/Online Boilers Cleaning for fossil fuel-fired boilers to keep them operating efficiently at all times. Electic Ceramic Cement (a) is...

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Mark these dates on your calendars!

Your membership in the Lignite Energy Council provides you with several events throughout the year that include valuable networking opportunities. Here’s a list of upcoming events: July 27, 2017 – ND CoalPAC Golf Tournament, Bismarck...