Policy Outlook: PSC

These concise 45–60 minute virtual meetings bring together subject matter experts, government leaders, and business executives to address the policy decisions shaping North Dakota’s economic future. Each session delivers strategic insight and practical guidance for employers navigating the state’s evolving business climate.
 

DISCUSSION FOCUS:
This Policy Outlook will focus on the role of the PSC in permitting, oversight, and planning for future growth, while also examining what is working well across North Dakota’s energy landscape and where pressures and challenges are beginning to emerge. The discussion will explore how state and federal policies are shaping the future of energy development in North Dakota and what those changes mean for business, investment, and the state’s overall competitiveness. Participants will also gain insight into where business leaders and other stakeholders can have the greatest impact in the policy process.

SPEAKER:
Jill Kringstad, North Dakota Public Service Commissioner

JILL KRINGSTAD was appointed to the Commission in Jan. 2025 by Governor Kelly Armstrong. She fills the position vacated by U.S Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak.

She heads the pipeline, electric transmission and energy conversion siting; gas economic regulation; railroad safety and regulation portfolios and is the state’s liaison to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and the Organization of MISO states (OMS).

Jill’s passion for public service began at a young age when she started volunteering in elementary school for local charities and political causes. She served as a Legislative Page-for-a-Day, interned in Washington, D.C., for Senator John Hoeven and worked in Congressman Rick Berg’s North Dakota office.

Jill has a longstanding interest in the energy industry and began her professional career at Basin Electric Power Cooperative working in financial services and internal auditing. In 2016, she joined the ND Public Service Commission to serve the citizens of North Dakota as a budget specialist. In 2019, Jill was named the Manager of Business Operations, which included expanded responsibilities for agency operations and leadership on planning, agency mission, and strategic initiatives.

A North Dakota native, Jill was born in Bismarck, began elementary school in Dickinson, before returning to Bismarck and graduating from Bismarck Century High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and minor in economics from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Jill is a Certified Public Accountant.

Jill is married to Ben Kringstad who teaches and coaches at New Salem-Almont High School. They have three children and reside in Bismarck.
 

➡️ This is a private, member-exclusive opportunity.


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