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Ten months since plunging temperatures in Texas shocked natural gas prices and triggered electricity outages as far north as Minnesota and North Dakota, power grid experts caution that the system may not be prepared for another bout with extreme weather this winter.

Ten months since plunging temperatures in Texas shocked natural gas prices and triggered electricity outages as far north as Minnesota and North Dakota, power grid experts caution that the system may not be prepared for another bout with extreme weather this winter.

Ten months since plunging temperatures in Texas shocked natural gas prices and triggered electricity outages as far north as Minnesota and North Dakota, power grid experts caution that the system may not be prepared for another bout with extreme weather this winter.

In a letter sent to Gov. Burgum and other state leaders on Wednesday, North Dakota's three coal-producing counties urged the state to hold off financial support for a high-profile hydrogen project that has applied for more than $100 million in state funding.

Powering North Dakota set to host a virtual expert panel discussion in recognition of American Clean Power Week.

Negotiations continue in the quest to find a new owner for North Dakota's largest coal-fired power plant — an effort that faces a looming summer deadline for completion. If no new owner can be found, the plant will shut down in 2022, taking 740 jobs with it.

A windfarm near Velva, North Dakota. Two counties in the state have enacted drastic restrictions on new wind projects in an attempt to save coal mining jobs, despite protests from landowners whod like to rent their land to wind energy companies. Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images A windfarm near Velva, North Dakota. Two counties in the state have enacted drastic restrictions on new wind proj...

A windfarm near Velva, North Dakota. Two counties in the state have enacted drastic restrictions on new wind projects in an attempt to save coal mining jobs, despite protests from landowners whod like to rent their land to wind energy companies. Credit: AFP via Getty Images North Dakota Officials Block Wind Power In Effort To Save Coal Feb 25, 2021 North Dakota has lots of coal. It also has strong and consistent winds. It might be the perfect spot to showcase the long-awaite...

Power grid at center of debate over North Dakota’s energy future The possibility that North Dakotas largest coal-fired power plant will close in 2022 is driving a review of the states energy policy and is causing friction over how to ensure the power grid remains reliable, with some officials worried brownouts could happen. Written By: Patrick Springer | Adam Willis | 12:00 am, Feb. 13, 2021 × Regional congestion on the power grid...

Another possibility would be to harness hydrogen from the coal, Weeda said. Hydrogen is a precursor to other chemicals and could be used to help move natural gas through pipelines by reducing the temperature, he said. Yet another possibility involves using new methods of storing electricity, which would enable the plant to temporarily store power to sell it when prices are higher, improving profitability, Weeda said. There is a proposal in Bismarck to allocate $65 million of the states Legacy F...