BISMARCK, N.D. – For the sixth year in a row, Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) has officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week in North Dakota. This proclamation was issued in conjunction with the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).  

 “I commend Governor Burgum for recognizing Clean Energy Week in North Dakota,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW. “Advancing clean energy projects across the country is not only good environmental stewardship, but it is also economically prudent as it spurs the creation of jobs in local communities and strengthens state economies all while providing affordable, reliable clean energy to residents. Governor Burgum understands this, and I am encouraged by North Dakota’s potential to lead the rest of the nation in clean energy innovation and investment.” 

 “North Dakota boasts an all-inclusive energy portfolio,” Governor Burgum stated in the proclamation. “We must harness the power of entrepreneurs and small businesses in North Dakota, along with government collaboration, to assert American energy leadership in the global marketplace and assure low-cost, reliable energy here at home, including both carbon and renewable energy sources.” 

As Governor Burgum’s proclamation highlights, one-third of North Dakota’s net electricity generation in 2022 was from wind power. In addition, the clean energy sector employs more than 9,000 North Dakotans.  

 Last year, Governor Burgum was among the 37 governors and 49 municipalities that issued proclamations to recognize Clean Energy Week. Learn more about the state proclamations here. 

 Founded in 2017, NCEW serves as a bipartisan forum convening clean energy leaders and advocates from across the country. The week features dynamic programming, including the Policymakers Symposium—a free, two-day in-person event that spotlights elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade association voices who are committed to promoting clean energy. 

For more details on NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, please visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.