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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Renewable Energy Program Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Renewable Energy Program, REP-DL
Renewable Energy Program - August 31, 2025
CANCELED-FUTURE DATE TBD Joint Meeting of the Lignite Research Program, Oil and Gas Research Program, and Renewable Energy Program
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Oil and Gas Research Program, Renewable Energy ProgramCANCELED-FUTURE DATE TBD
CO2 Education and Marketing Special Grant Round
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Brynhild Haugland Room, State Capitol, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND
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Industrial Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionTuesday, September 30, 2025
Governor's Conference Room - 9:00 - 12:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Lignite Research Program Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, LRP-DL
Lignite Research Program - October 1, 2025
Clean Sustainable Energy Program Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, CSEA-DL, Industrial Commission
Clean Sustainable Energy Program - October 15, 2025
Recent News
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Industrial Commission Supports Construction of a Natural Gas Pipeline with WBI Energy Transmission
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Industrial Commission, Pipeline Authority, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission acted today to support the construction of a natural gas pipeline, directing the North Dakota Pipeline Authority executive director to begin contract discussions with WBI Energy Transmission for the purpose of purchasing transport capacity, a critical financial commitment necessary to move a pipeline construction project forward.
Industrial Commission approves plan for new grant program to support ag, defense work at NDSU Research and Technology Park
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved the plan for a new grant program for the Research and Technology Park (RTP) at North Dakota State University.
Industrial Commission awards $2.6M in funding for Electric Grid Resilience
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Transmission AuthorityBISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $2.6 million in matching grants in the latest round of grid resiliency funding under Section 40101(d) of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
North Dakota Mill Reports Profit Increase
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Mill & Elevator, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Mill today reported record profits of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s record of over $20.7 million.
Industrial Commission awards $700,000 in latest Renewable Energy Program grant round
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Renewable Energy ProgramBISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, today approved $700,000 in Renewable Energy Program matching grants in the latest round of funding awards. The Renewable Energy Program was established in 2007 to promote research and utilization of North Dakota’s renewable energy resources, including advanced biofuels. The grant program is funded solely by oil and gas production tax revenue.