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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Clean Sustainable Energy Program Grant and Loan Application Deadline
Monday, September 15, 2025 - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Categories: Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, CSEA-DL, Industrial CommissionClean Sustainable Energy Program - October 15, 2025
Oil and Gas Research Program Meeting
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 09:30 am - 02:30 pm
Categories: Oil and Gas Research ProgramFriday, October 17, 2025
Department of Mineral Resources - West Conference Room, 9:30 - 2:30 pm
1000 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
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Renewable Energy Program Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Categories: Industrial Commission, Renewable Energy ProgramTuesday, October 21, 2025
Workforce Safety & Insurance, Century Center 1:00 - 4:00 pm
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 1, Bismarck
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Industrial Commission Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025 at 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Categories: Industrial CommissionMonday, October 27, 2025
Bank of North Dakota - Executive Board Room 2:00 - 5:30 pm
1200 Memorial Highway, Bismarck, ND 58504
Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Application Deadline
Categories: Industrial Commission, Outdoor Heritage Program, OHF-DL
Outdoor Heritage Fund - November 1, 2025
Recent News
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Industrial Commission announces expansion of Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Program
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 08:00 am
Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press ReleaseBismarck, N.D. – The Industrial Commission today announced the expansion of the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program from Bank of North Dakota (BND) to include storms from the Aug. 7-8, 2025, weather events in addition to the June 20-21 storms. The program helps agricultural producers replace infrastructure, such as grain storage, livestock barns, machine shops, storage sheds and irrigation pivots.
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 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 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.
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).