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Lignite is coal. Formed over millions of years by decomposing plant material, it’s abundant, low-cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable.
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Mined: Lignite Energy in America: a podcast from the Lignite Energy Council. Join hosts Kate and Geoff as they explore industry-related topics.
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Member Update
January 18th, 2017
The 90th Minnesota Legislature officially convened in January as legislators were sworn-in and celebrated the opening of the newly-restored State […]
January 18th, 2017
As the Senate begins consideration of President-elect Trump’s nominees, Senator Heitkamp has requested input on nominees that should get her […]
January 18th, 2017
With the North Dakota legislative session now in its third week, the LEC continues its focus on enhancing, preserving, and […]
January 18th, 2017
Mike Holmes became the new vice president of research, development and marketing for the Lignite Energy Council and technical advisor […]
January 18th, 2017
The 27.7 million tons of lignite coal produced in North Dakota in 2016 was slightly lower than the five year […]
January 18th, 2017
The Lignite Energy Council will unveil both a redesigned Web site and a new logo this Friday, January 20. “We […]