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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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North Dakota coal production reaches 26.4 million tons in 2020
North Dakota’s five lignite coal mines produced 26.4 million tons of lignite coal in 2020, representing a 3 percent drop […]
Recruitment begins for NextGen ND program
Recruitment is underway for a youth advisory council to provide voice, insight and vision to North Dakota’s energy and agricultural […]
Statement from LEC president & CEO: Importance of resilience
We’ve talked a lot about “resilience” in the past few years, and it’s sometimes hard to describe exactly what it […]
Statement from Jason Bohrer regarding extension of PTC for wind generation
“The proof that Washington, D.C., is broken can be found in the omnibus spending bill passed by the Senate late […]
Mined: Lignite Energy in America: a podcast from the Lignite Energy Council. Join hosts Kate and Geoff as they explore industry-related topics.
