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Two men in suits stand indoors holding a large plaque together in front of a "Renewable Fuels" banner. One man presents the plaque to the other, signifying Bismarck State College's designation as a national education center.Department of Energy Designation: National Power Plant Operations, Technology and Education Center

On May 18, 2007, United States Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman designated Bismarck State College as the National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center. This official designation recognizes BSC as the premier national center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energy industry.

The NECE has also received tremendous support from the U.S. Department of Energy, with grant funding enabling the purchase and development of numerous lab items and trainers for students to utilize.
Four people in a control room with multiple computer monitors displaying complex system diagrams. One person in a suit shakes hands with a seated individual wearing a casual sweatshirt and cap, while two others observe, highlighting a training or recognition event in an energy industry setting.
Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette visits with employees of Great River Energy who are training with instructor Wes Braun on the GRE simulator housed on the BSC campus in October, 2018.