In spite of its relatively slow pace, today was a surprisingly productive day in the North Dakota Legislature for energy related issues.

This morning three resolutions that could let Congress know where the state of North Dakota stands on issues like greenhouse gas regulations and drilling for more oil were heard.  In the afternoon, three bills offering tax incentives to energy companies–including NextEra Energy Resources, which is expanding its wind energy development in the state–were signed by Gov. John Hoeven in a special signing ceremony.

It was one of those moments when the energy of energy really spoke for itself.  Everybody was smiling, with good reason.