Energy Development = Economic Growth (Just Ask North Dakota)

When it comes to energy, Washington could learn a lot from North Dakota. Leaders in government and business have come together to safely and responsibly develop the state’s vast natural resources. As a result, North Dakota is at the epicenter of a shale energy boom and is reaping enormous economic benefits.
Oil production in the region has nearly quadrupled since 2005. Production in 2012 topped 700 million barrels per day. North Dakota has recently passed Alaska to become the second highest oil-producing state behind Texas. The state also produces great quantities of coal, America’s most abundant natural resource.