October 25, 2017

DOE study identifies market flaws; makes recommendations to FERC

In April 2017, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry asked his staff to examine the evolution of wholesale electricity markets, compensation for resilience in wholesale energy and capacity markets, and premature baseload power plant retirements. The...

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A Costly Power Plan No Longer Threatens North Dakota’s Economy

Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, did a big favor for states like ours that use coal to generate electricity. His recent decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan lifted a massive regulation from...

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LEC hosts fourth annual ND CoalPAC Sporting Clay Shoot

More than 80 participants attended the Lignite Energy Council’s fourth annual ND CoalPAC Sporting Clay Shoot. The shoot was held on Friday, September 8 at Capital City Sporting Clays in Bismarck. There were 17 stations...

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Safety and distinguished service awards presented at Lignite Energy Council’s Fall Conference

Seven lignite mines and power plants received safety awards, eight individuals were honored for their contributions to the lignite industry and one company was recognized for its community service during the Lignite Energy Council’s award...

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New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Clean Coal

Minnesotans Also Favor Supporting Research and Development to Protect Jobs and Enhance the Economy A new poll published by the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future confirms Minnesotans strongly support clean coal. Conducted by Public...

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Mercer and Oliver County residents invited to CarbonSAFE open houses

Wes Peck, project manager of the CarbonSAFE initiative, (L) answers questions at the Open House at the Center, ND, civic center on October 12. In mid-October, two open houses were held so people living in...

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Students compete in infographic contest, learn about reclamation and plant compliance

About 80 Coal Country Leadership Academy students from Beulah, Center-Stanton, Hazen, Underwood and Washburn High Schools learned about mining, reclamation and power plant environmental compliance on Tuesday, September 19 at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive...

Member Update

DOE study identifies market flaws; makes recommendations to FERC

A Costly Power Plan No Longer Threatens North Dakota’s Economy

LEC hosts fourth annual ND CoalPAC Sporting Clay Shoot

Safety and distinguished service awards presented at Lignite Energy Council’s Fall Conference

New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Clean Coal

Mercer and Oliver County residents invited to CarbonSAFE open houses

Students compete in infographic contest, learn about reclamation and plant compliance

High touch, low tech communication works best, says survey

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