Governor Schweitzer has a passion for energy. Particularly clean, affordable energy such as wind power, biodiesel, and ethanol that can be produced in America while adding value to agricultural products. He also believes the coal-to-liquids processes are the perfect solution for the near future, bridging the petroleum economy of the past and the hydrogen economy of the future.
Learn more about new energy projects and job opportunities available at: Governor's Energy Page
Synthetic fuels, also known as synfuel or Fischer-Tropsch liquids, are fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, that are made synthetically-that is, from coal or natural gas instead of oil. These are clean-burning, high-performing fuels that require no engine modifications.
“Science is exciting and full of discovery. I want to spark an interest in science when students are young.”
—First Lady Nancy Schweitzer
“I want Montana students to be challenged and excited about learning. It is absolutely essential that students have a solid foundation in math and science to compete in a global world.”
—Governor Brian Schweitzer