The Lignite Energy Council is a trade association representing North Dakota’s lignite coal industry, including coal producers, electric utilities, and businesses that support lignite-based power generation. Its mission is to promote the development and use of lignite coal as a reliable and affordable energy resource while advocating for policies that sustain the economic and environmental viability of the industry.
Energy policy, coal and lignite production, electric power generation, environmental regulation, carbon capture and storage, mining regulation, transmission infrastructure, and state and federal policies affecting fossil fuel-based energy production
Membership dues from lignite coal producers, electric utilities, and industry-related businesses
North Dakota lignite mining companies, lignite-fired electric utilities, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Non-profit trade association
