The February Table Topic looks at how the federal government continues to put lignite-based power plants at a disadvantage in the energy marketplace through the extension of the federal production tax credit. While lignite-based power plants provide affordable and reliable electricity, intermittent sources can operate at negative pricing thanks to a tax credit. LEC President and CEO Jason Bohrer talks about the importance of a level playing field and the upcoming November election as the lignite energy industry works to find solutions to keep North Dakota’s mines and power plants producing energy.