North Dakota Senate Bill 2249 was
approved by the state House of Representatives over this past legislative
session, providing $5 million over the next two years to establish the Energy
& Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota (EERC) as
the state's energy research center.
The Energy Research Center of North Dakota at the EERC will focus on emerging
topics critical to the state’s energy industry and environmental challenges,
such as flaring reduction, pipeline safety, efficient lignite use, and
increasing oil recovery while decreasing environmental impacts.
“This is an investment in North Dakota’s future,” said Tom
Erickson, EERC CEO. “The world is changing quickly, and with those changes come
monumental challenges. North Dakota has the opportunity to pioneer energy
research that addresses those challenges and keep our state on the forefront of
innovation.”
The Energy Research Center of North Dakota will concentrate on
precommercial research to complement existing state programs and ensure North
Dakota’s energy resources and products remain accessible, affordable,
environmentally responsible, and clearly understood through education and
outreach.
Questions can be directed to:
Nikki Massmann, EERC Communications Director
