August 21, 2019 - Lignite Energy Council

Telling our story in low-tech and high-tech ways

At a recent meeting of our public affairs committee, someone noted that we are “out-funded and out-organized” by activist groups that seek an end to fossil fuels. Unfortunately, the statement is true, but we still...

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Three coal counties among the top 10 for highest average wages in 2018

Mercer, McLean and Oliver Counties – known collectively as Coal Country – were among the top 10 counties in North Dakota last year for highest average wages. Oliver Country, home of BNI Coal’s Center Mine...

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Successful golf tournaments in North Dakota and Minnesota

More than 300 golfers participated at three courses in the Bismarck and Washburn, North Dakota, area on July 25 and more than 75 golfers hit the links at The Meadows by Mystic Lake Casino on...

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ND interim legislative committee holds its first hearing, transmission needs discussed

The ND Interim Energy Development and Transmission Committee held its first interim hearing this month. Chairman Rich Wardner (R-Dickinson) opened the hearing noting that the committee does not have any assigned interim studies, but that...

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Minnesota Energy Champion winners reach across the aisle to push all-of-the-above energy approach

They come from diverse districts with unique energy needs, but one common trait of the six legislators selected as Energy Champions by the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future is a willingness to work across...

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Lignite Research Council approves three new R&D projects

At its August 2019 meeting, the Lignite Research Council green-lighted three research and development projects that seek to enhance operations at existing power plants or to add value to the lignite industry by providing more...

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LEC hosts more than 100 teachers for seminar

Some of the teachers attending the annual LEC education seminar in mid-June toured the turbine deck at Coal Creek Station. More than 100 teachers from North Dakota and surrounding states attended the tour and learned...

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NextGen ND Tour, July 22 & 23

10 students and 10 parents went on a tour of western North Dakota businesses in late July as part of the NextGen ND, a leadership program designed for middle- and high-schoolers. The tours included stops...

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All-electric school bus arrives in West Fargo

North Dakota’s first all-electric school bus continues to be a head turner. The bus, a joint project of the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future, Minnkota Power, Cass County Electric Cooperative, and the West Fargo...

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Lignite Energy Council welcomes five new members

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