The Legislature created the Industrial Commission of North Dakota (the "Commission") in 1919 to conduct and manage, on behalf of the State, certain utilities, industries, enterprises and business projects established by state law. The members of the Commission are the Governor, the Attorney General and the Agriculture Commissioner of the State. The Governor is the Chairman, and a quorum for the transaction of business consists of the Governor and one additional member. The Attorney General serves as general counsel. Governor Armstrong has been elected to office for a term expiring December 14, 2028. Attorney General Drew Wrigley has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Commissioner Goehring has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
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IIJA Solicitation for Grid Resiliency Projects Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 09:00 am - 10:30 am
Categories: Industrial Commission, Transmission AuthorityWednesday, April 16, 2025
14th Floor - Department of Agriculture Conference Room, 9:00 - 10:30 am
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
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Industrial Commission Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionThursday, April 24, 2025
Governor's Conference Room - 1:00 p.m.
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505
Industrial Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionThursday, May 22, 2025
Governor's Conference Room - 1:00 p.m.
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505
2025 Transmission Authority Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Transmission Authority, TA-DL
Transmission Authority - June 1, 2025
Industrial Commission Meeting
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionThursday, June 26, 2025
Governor's Conference Room - 1:00 p.m.
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505
Recent News
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Industrial Commission awards over $2.8 million for Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved more than $2.8 million in grants during the latest grant round for the Commission’s Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program. The funding for this program is generated from lignite severance tax as well as oil and gas production tax revenue. The program supports the growth of North Dakota’s lignite industry through research and education.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission announces next grant round for the Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Press ReleaseThe Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program is accepting applications for grant round 106. The deadline for submitting applications for consideration is February 14, 2025. Applications may be submitted via email at ndicgrants@nd.gov.
Industrial Commission Authorizes Bank of North Dakota Ag Relief Program
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved Bank of North Dakota’s 2024 Ag Disaster Relief program to assist North Dakota farmers and ranchers statewide who were negatively impacted by extreme weather events, wildfires, inflationary input costs and volatility in commodity prices. The Bank has set aside $200 million for the program. Producers may apply through their local lender after working with them to determine if the program is appropriate for the producer’s situation.
S&P Affirms Bank of North Dakota Credit Rating
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The Industrial Commission reports that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) affirmed Bank of North Dakota’s (BND) credit rating as A+/Stable in its annual review released Jan. 14.
Industrial Commission awards nearly $6.3 million in funding for Oil and Gas Research, including $2.57 million for Clean Natural Gas Capture and Emissions Reduction Project
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Oil & Gas Research Program, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved nearly $6.3 million in matching grants during its 61st grant round of the Oil and Gas Research Program.