March 1, 2019 - Lignite Energy Council

DOE Chief: Nuclear Power, Clean Coal Technology Key to Reducing Emissions

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said this week that nuclear power and the use of clean coal technology are the way to combat climate change and reduce emissions from the energy sector. Perry, speaking at...

Legislative Updates

Basin Electric Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO Paul Sukut told a Senate panel Wednesday he supports efforts to help co-ops develop technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from coal-burning power plants and turn them into useful products....

Legislative Updates

Minnesota Update

On Tuesday, the Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing that included an introduction and overview of regional energy markets presented by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Executive Director...

Legislative Updates

North Dakota Bill Tracker

The Lignite Energy Council has been tracking a list of bills of interest to our industry this session; please view below to see which bills those are and where they currently stand. SUPPORT HB1066 (Nathe)...