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Fueling the Future - Inside North Dakota's Coal Industry
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Episode 35: Keeping It Local: How Energy Projects Strengthen Coal County Budgets
Episode 35
Thursday, 19 March, 2026

As electricity demand rises and the focus returns to reliable energy, new projects are creating real dollars for local communities. LEC President Jonathan Fortner explains how coal country is positioned for growth, including new coal plants, expanded mining, and large-load developments like data centers and critical mineral facilities, which could generate up to $11 million annually in local revenue if these projects are built, strengthening budgets, services, and America's energy future.