Center for Rural Entrepreneurship: Policy Education White Paper - Western North Dakota Energy Project Learning Paper
Published: August 2012
Bakken‐related energy development in Western North Dakota is an unprecedented event in terms of the magnitude and expected duration of development. The region’s communities are challenged to support current energy development and ensure post‐development regional prosperity. Finding solutions to these challenges is of paramount importance. While there is no one right solution, domestic and international experiences provide important insights and models for potential policy and program action.
This report provides a thorough research review on similar energy and other natural resource development, including a review of numerous policy frameworks meant to provide context for the region's challenges.