Weigel named to the Lignite Energy Council Board of Directors

Val Weigel
Valerie Weigel, Basin Electric senior vice president of Energy Markets and Dakota Coal Company Operations.

Valerie Weigel, Basin Electric senior vice president of Energy Markets and Dakota Coal Company Operations, was recently named to the Lignite Energy Council (LEC) Board of Directors as a Major Supplier. 

Weigel is replacing Troy Tweeten, Basin Electric senior vice president of Generation

The Lignite Energy Council is governed by a 26-member board of directors. The directors represent the major producers and users of lignite, research members, reserve holders, and major members in three categories along with Contractor/Supplier members. 

“I’m looking forward to supporting the North Dakota Coal Industry in my role with the LEC board,” Weigel said.