August 24, 2020 - Lignite Energy Council

Keeping the lines of communications open

As the trade association representing about 250 members, the Lignite Energy Council plays many roles. We represent you with policymakers. We engage with the utilities and mines when it comes to research and development projects....

Member Update

Virtual fall conference planned for September 30 and October 1

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lignite Energy Council Fall Conference slated to take place September 30 – October 1 at the Bismarck Event Center will become a virtual meeting to ensure health and safety...

Member Update

Successful golf tournament in North Dakota

More than 250 golfers participated at three courses in the Bismarck and Washburn, North Dakota, area on July 23. The tournament raises money for CoalPAC, which supports political candidates who support the lignite industry. The...

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Three coal counties among the top 10 for highest average wages in 2019

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 County, home of BNI Coal’s Center Mine...

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves new “Affiliate Sector” on the MISO Advisory Council, gives Lignite Energy Council a seat on the Advisory Committee

The Midwest Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Board of Directors received approval on July 29 from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to add an 11th stakeholder sector and authorize that the Lignite Energy Council have a...

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Lignite Energy Council establishes Minnesota political action committee

As you may already know, the lignite industry has a lot on the line in the upcoming November elections. Recently, the Lignite Energy Council established a new political action committee in Minnesota in order to...

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Minnesota Energy Champion Awards presented to legislators

Joel Johnson, director of The Coalition for a Secure Energy, in conjunction with the Lignite Energy Council, announced a series of “Energy Champion” awards to a group of Minnesota legislators this summer. Recipients of the...

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North Dakota Industrial Commission approves funding for two R&D proposals

The North Dakota Industrial Commission recently approved funding for two lignite research projects. Both projects had been evaluated and recommended by the Lignite Research Council earlier in the month. The largest of the two is...

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Bismarck Larks and Lignite Energy Council honor five outstanding teachers

At the August 14 Bismarck Larks games, five teachers from throughout North Dakota were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the classroom. This is the third year that the Lignite Energy Council has partnered with...

Member Update

Welcome to our newest members

The Lignite Energy Council gained two new members this summer. They are: STRUCTURAL, an exclusive licensee of Structural Technologies, integrates technology-driven solutions into its industry-leading repair and maintenance services. For more information, contact Kurt Poch, senior business...