Episode 34: Western Dakota Energy Association (WDEA) Executive Director, Alison Ritter
From Lignite Energy Council Podcast by Lignite Energy Council
March 6, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 34
About this episode
Alison Ritter discusses the role of the Western Dakota Energy Association in energy policy and the relationship between the oil and gas industry and coal.
Alison Ritter has been the executive director of the Western Dakota Energy Association (WDEA), since July 2025, following the retirement of former ED Geoff Simon. WDEA represents counties, cities, and school districts in oil/gas and coal-producing areas, focusing on revenue sharing (gross production tax in lieu of property tax) and policy. In this episode she discusses the synergy between the oil & gas industry and coal, the need for transmission and pipelines, and responsible growth.
People in this episode
Guest: Alison Ritter
Topics covered
- energy policy
- oil and gas
- coal industry
- infrastructure
- revenue sharing
Keywords
- Alison Ritter
- Western Dakota Energy Association
- oil and gas
- coal
- revenue sharing
- infrastructure
- transmission
- pipelines
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Western Dakota Energy Association
Places: Western Dakota
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