Unit 1: Lignite 101

About Unit 1

Welcome to Unit 1 of the Lignite Energy Council’s Teacher Refresher course. The following topics are covered in this unit:

  • Birth of the Coal Industry
  • Rise of Commercial Mining
  • From Underground to Surface Mining
  • Lignite for Electrical Generation
  • Overview of the Lignite Industry
  • Economic Impact of the Lignite Industry
  • Conclusion and Review