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Lignite Energy Council updates commissioners; Western Dakota Energy Association names new executive director
Summary
Industry representatives briefed the Mercer County Commission on state legislative matters affecting lignite and introduced Alison Ritter as the new executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association; WDEA announced its annual meeting Oct. 8–9 in Watford City.
Representatives of regional energy organizations briefed the Mercer County Commission on Aug. 20 about industry developments and legislative matters affecting local lignite operations.
Jonathan Fortner, interim president and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council, provided an updated overview of the council and state legislative information impacting the lignite industry. Fortnera0presented the update to the commission; the minutes record that the overview and legislative context were discussed but do not include verbatim remarks.
Later the board heard from Alison Ritter, the new executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, who introduced herself and took questions from commissioners. Ritter announced that the WDEA annual meeting will be held in Watford City on Oct. 8——9, 2025.
These items were presented as informational updates; no formal actions or votes were recorded on the topics during the meeting.
