Secure Energy Future

11/27/2024

Respondents split on whether state should fight feds to protect fossil fuels

11/15/2024

Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

10/17/2024

Congressman Kelly Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss his views on energy policy which he has learned during his time as a State Senator, Congressman and Republican Nominee for Governor. He discusses his background, political career, advocacy for North Dakota's energy and agricultural industries, regulatory challenges, energy policy, carbon capture technology, legal battles, campaign for governor, and message to coal industry workers.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/congressman-kelly-armstrong-of-north-dakota/id1756624058?i=1000673352415

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wCaKkk6S8bbkaZyo7MepE

10/15/2024

Good morning from the MN Utility Investors Annual Meeting in Brooklyn Center!

10/10/2024

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/10/editorial-carbon-capture-archer-daniels-midland-leaks-decatur/

Carbon capture technology should continue to be explored in Illinois despite leaks at Archer Daniels Midland’s carbon-sequestration wells.

08/21/2024

A proposed plan for managing minerals in North Dakota would keep almost all federally owned coal from being developed by 2040, while also restricting federal oil and gas production in

07/29/2024

LEC Launches the Lignite Energy Council Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the LEC Podcast, a new initiative dedicated to spreading awareness about the lignite industry. Hosted by LEC’s Jonathan Fortner, this podcast will delve into the opportunities and challenges that shape our industry, providing a comprehensive look at its impact on our economy, environment, and future.

In each episode, we’ll bring you conversations with industry experts, policymakers, and innovators who are at the forefront of the lignite sector. From research and development to regulatory support and policy making, we’ll hear from the people who help power our region and make sure the lights come on.

The first two episodes are now available on Apple and Spotify podcast platforms. In these episodes, Mike Nasi discusses the EPA’s new rules impacting North Dakota’s coal industry, and Minnesota State Representative Pat Garofalo highlights how Minnesota’s energy policies affect North Dakota.

The third episode, coming this week, features ND State Representative Anna Novak. She shares her story of how she got into politics and her views on energy as a key legislator representing coal country.

Tune in for engaging discussions that illuminate the vital role lignite plays in our lives.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lignite-energy-council-podcast/id1756624058

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OrlsHyRoab4ufHMAkNBYv?si=PbmmJAM1SJyRvciJ_i6dGA&preview=none

07/11/2024

E&E News: Burgum says ‘unconstitutional’ Minn. climate law must allow CCS

North Dakota officials led by Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and leaders in the state's coal industry are pushing for carbon capture and storage to qualify as an eligible technology under Minnesota’s carbon-free standard, a key part of that state’s sweeping climate law enacted last year.

https://www.secureenergyfuture.org/post/e-e-news-burgum-says-unconstitutional-minn-climate-law-must-allow-ccs

06/10/2024

CBS' 60 Minutes covers Wyoming's plans to deploy carbon capture to support the state's coal industry ->

Wyoming is the nation's top coal mining state, but Republican Gov. Mark Gordon is a leading voice on climate-friendly energy projects. Amid pushback, Gordon has set a net-negative emissions goal.

05/20/2024

We've surpassed our first goal of 1,000 signers on the letter to ask to rescind the EPA rules. You can join the fight here: https://lignite.com/fighttheepa/

05/14/2024

04/30/2024

We are writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent implementation of onerous regulations that threaten to destroy the coal industry in North Dakota. As a resident of North Dakota and a stakeholder in our state's economy, I urge you to reconsider and rescind these detrimental rules. The....