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08/24/2022 – Lignite Line
Lignite Line – Lignite Council hosts candidates, Annual Meeting deadlines approaching
LEC hosts joint ND legislative tour with ND Petroleum Council
Last week, the Lignite Energy Council co-hosted a legislative candidate tour with the ND Petroleum Council. The two-day bus tour consisted of 30 attendees, including 20 geographically and politically diverse candidates from the Red River Valley to the western edge of the state. The candidates, along with 10 incumbent legislators, visited oil rigs and gas processing stations in Killdeer and Watford City, had an educational session with the MHA Nation energy leaders, and participated in presentations and in-depth tours at Coal Creek Station and the Falkirk Mine near Underwood.
“One of the most important and valuable aspects of the Lignite Energy Council is the willingness of our industry members to open their doors to both politicians and the public to provide them with a firsthand look at how lignite is mined and processed into the most affordable and reliable electricity produced in the United States. It is critical that policymakers have this experience in order to understand both the magnitude and value that the lignite industry provides to the citizens of North Dakota,” said Jonathan Fortner, Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs at the Lignite Energy Council.
Annual Meeting Sponsorships deadline and registration increases on September 1
The Lignite Energy Council is excited to once again bring our membership together for the Annual Meeting on September 28 and 29 at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, ND. The Annual Meeting will feature keynote speaker Alex Epstein and addresses from North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak, a Critical Elements/Rare Earth Elements panel, and discussions about reliability, energy independence, and the upcoming midterm elections. More information about the agenda can be found at https://cvent.me/kAMo9N – check back often for updates and additions.
Early-bird attendee registration of $200 ends on September 1, which will trigger an increase in registration to $275 per attendee. There will be no refunds for cancellations after August 31. Register as a member here: https://bit.ly/3vUoKiX
Sponsorships are available to position your organization as a stand-out leader and supporter of the industry you serve. Reserve your sponsorship before September 1st to ensure the most exposure for your organization. Several different levels are available, and you can reserve your sponsorship here: https://bit.ly/3djHodx
Exhibitor booths are also available. Each exhibitor booth received two complimentary attendees and companies can also purchase additional attendees at only $55 per person.
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