Energy

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2188: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-63.1-03 and 54-63.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer.

Relating to the membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a clean sustainable energy fund line of credit and governs its authority, directly funding renewable energy infrastructure through financial mechanisms.95% confidence

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1309: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state contracts with certain companies that boycott energy, mining, and production agriculture; and to provide for application.

HB 1309 would require North Dakota state agencies to verify that companies they contract with do not boycott energy (including fossil fuels), mining, production agriculture, or firearms industries. Companies must confirm they aren’t refusing business with entities in these sectors to penalize them, as defined by the bill. This applies to for-profit businesses with 10+ employees and $100,000+ in value. Exceptions exist if services aren’t commercially available or if the contract conflicts with legal duties. The bill is pending, having failed committee review in January 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits boycotts against energy (fossil fuels) sectors, supporting fossil fuel industries over renewables by preventing contract penalties for refusing to boycott them.95% confidence

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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1275: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the industrial commission for a natural gas distribution infrastructure grant program.

HB 1275 proposes a one-time $5 million appropriation from North Dakota's strategic investment fund to create a natural gas infrastructure grant program administered by the Industrial Commission. The program would provide grants exclusively to cities with populations under 10,000 for installing natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure. Funds are limited to the 2025-2027 biennium and cannot be used for other purposes, with the Industrial Commission responsible for setting eligibility rules and maximum grant amounts. The bill does not affect individuals or larger municipalities outside the specified population threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from state strategic fund for infrastructure grants, directly funding a program under state budget without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyFunds natural gas infrastructure (fossil fuel), favoring fossil fuels over renewables per classification indicators85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2360: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding geothermal energy.

SB 2360 directs North Dakota's legislature to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim on developing geothermal energy within the state. The study must evaluate North Dakota's geology for geothermal potential, support startup companies in the sector, explore using geothermal energy in existing oil and gas wells, and identify other opportunities for geothermal development. It does not create new laws but requires the legislature to report findings and any needed legislation to the next legislative assembly. This study directly affects state lawmakers and future energy policy decisions, focusing on assessing feasibility before potential policy action.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs study to advance geothermal energy development, a renewable source, evaluating potential and supporting startups without restricting renewables.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2359: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 49-02-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal sections 49-02-28, 49-02-29, 49-02-30, 49-02-31, 49-02-32, 49-02-33, and 49-02-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to the statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates to meet the objectives, verification of generation and the purchase of certificates, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy.

Relating to qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal sections 49‑02‑28, 49‑02‑29, 49‑02‑30, 49‑02‑31, 49‑02‑32, 49‑02‑33, and 49‑02‑34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to the statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates to meet the objectives, verification of generation and the purchase of certificates, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals renewable energy objectives, reporting, and certificate requirements, removing state mandates for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3017: A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.

HCR 3017 is a symbolic resolution designating December 6th as "Miner's Day" in North Dakota to honor coal miners. It recognizes coal miners' contributions to providing reliable, affordable energy (supplying 55% of the state's electricity) and supporting the economy ($5.5 billion in business activity, 12,000 jobs). The resolution urges the federal government to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and revise regulations it claims disadvantage coal, while promoting carbon capture and coal-based technologies. This is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect, solely intended to publicly acknowledge coal miners' work and advocate for federal policy changes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyHonors coal miners, promotes coal energy (55% of state electricity), urges repeal of regulations disadvantaging coal, indirectly opposes clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly urges repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding (climate regulation) and promotes coal over environmental protections, opposing regulatory safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal

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in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HCR 3016: A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of enhanced oil recovery and encouraging the State of North Dakota and federal government to maintain favorable policies that support the development of carbon capture technology and utilization of carbon dioxide as a commodity for advancing energy security.

HCR 3016 is a non-binding resolution passed by North Dakota's legislature urging state and federal officials to maintain policies supporting carbon capture technology and CO₂ utilization for enhanced oil recovery. It highlights that CO₂ from energy and agriculture facilities can unlock additional oil production in the Bakken Formation - potentially adding billions of barrels - and supports North Dakota's oil industry (which contributes $8 million daily in tax revenue) and coal sector (12,000 jobs). The resolution specifically asks the federal government to incentivize CO₂ use in oil recovery and partner with North Dakota to advance these technologies. It does not create new laws but encourages existing policy continuity to boost energy security and economic benefits.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill promotes fossil fuel extraction via carbon capture for oil recovery, opposing renewable energy transition by favoring oil/coal sectors over clean energy policies.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prioritizes oil industry expansion via CO₂ utilization for enhanced oil recovery, not environmental protection. Focus on increasing fossil fuel production contradicts environmental goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1211: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-02-26, 49-02-29, and 49-02-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49-02-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.

Relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49‑02‑30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends renewable electricity credits and repeals hydroelectric energy section, advancing renewable energy infrastructure policy per bill title and summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric Renewable Energy