Improvements in the underlying technology and manufacturing efficiencies are driving the price of solar energy down towards the competitive realms.
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The U.S. has a law that does not allow oil producers to export their product abroad, but it’s a holdover from a period when we were less energy independent. Now, the Energy Information Administration has found that allowing exports would boost prices for local producers and reduce prices at the pump for consumers. Read Senator
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A proposed ordinance reinstating some neighboring landowner provisions in the establishment of a landfill failed to gain approval. Full details from the Bismarck Tribune.
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The slow-down in the oil industry is not all doom and gloom. One of the benefits starting to take shape, particularly in Minot, is a return to more historically normal rents.
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Politics, regulations, and the volatility of Bakken oil aside, we must never forget that what we’re pumping out of the ground in Western North Dakota can change lives in an instant. As stewards of this resource, we must be constantly vigilant. Here is your reminder why. The link below will take you out to Mr.
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Over the past 6 years, the amount of student loan debt held by the Federal government has spiked dramatically. The U.S. government now holds more than $875 billion in student loan debt.
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The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis believes North Dakota’s economy in good shape, but we’d do well to continue to diversify.
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The U.S. Postal Service has had a difficult time keeping up with the booming pace of growth in the oil field. For a more complete report on the findings of the internal audit, check out this article from the Fargo Forum.
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Williams County Commissioners gave the go-ahead on a proposed $500 million dollar mixed-use retail, commercial, and residential development.
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KX News takes a closer look at the impact new federal regulations will have on oil development — particularly on the Fort Berthold Reservation.
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The City of Devils Lake and Eagles Ledge Petroleum are working on a developers agreement that would allow construction of a 20,000 barrel-per-day refinery to move forward. Get a progress report on the project from Adam Ladwig of WDAZ.
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Minnesota builders have played a big role building in the Bakken, and though the slowdown has a few looking closer to home for work, there are still developers who are betting big on the Bakken’s future.
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A group of Senators are proposing an amendment that would allocate more money to oil-impacted parts of the state if oil revenues rise in the second half of the biennium.
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The State Oil and Gas division will require five companies to choke production or face delay penalties. The sanctions are the result of the state’s goal to reduce flaring to no more than 23% of produced gas.
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— Official News Release, U.S. Energy Information Administration — For the first time, EIA is providing monthly data on rail movements of crude oil, which have significantly increased over the past five years. The new data on crude-by-rail (CBR) movements are integrated with EIA’s existing monthly petroleum supply statistics, which already include movements by pipeline, tanker,
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Most of the leaked brine water has been recovered, but the spill did impact a wetland. In total, 500 barrels (15,750 gallons) spilled, 475 barrels (14, 962 gallons) have been reportedly recovered. The full news release from the Department of Health follows. — Official News Release, ND Department of Health — BISMARCK, N.D. – The
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