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.
Important Dates
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Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Program, OHF-DL
Outdoor Heritage Fund - May 1, 2025
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 - 5:00 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
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 - 5:00 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Industrial Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionTuesday, July 29, 2025
Governor's Conference Room, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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 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.
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.
New Reports Highlight North Dakota’s Tax Policy and Co2-Enhanced Oil Recovery Potential
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Tax Commissioner’s Office and Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) have released reports that forecast the economic potential of CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (CO₂-EOR) in North Dakota. These studies underscore the state’s strategic advantages in leveraging CO₂ utilization to drive sustainable energy production, economic growth and environmental benefits over the next 20 years.