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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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Safety and Distinguished Service awards presented at Lignite Energy Council’s Fall Conference
Two lignite mines and four power plants received safety awards, and a dozen individuals were honored for their contributions to […]
Freedom Mine receives reclamation award from ND PSC
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) recently announced that The Coteau Properties Company (Coteau) is the recipient of this […]
North Dakota Industrial Commission approves funding for two Lignite Research & Development proposals
The North Dakota Industrial Commission (Commission) approved funding for two lignite research projects on August 20. Both projects had been […]
Rep. Kelly Armstrong participates in Town Hall with Lignite Energy Council members
“Too many sources of generation are being considered baseload,” said U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong, (R-North Dakota) during a Town Hall […]
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves new “Affiliate Sector” on the MISO Advisory Council, gives Lignite Energy Council a role on the Advisory Committee
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Board of Directors received approval late yesterday from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) […]
