BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced the creation of the North Dakota Energy and Economic Coordination Office (EECO).
The EECO will serve as a unified avenue for industry experts to effectively coordinate with North Dakota energy entities to advance the state’s energy strategy by supporting North Dakota’s full energy portfolio.
“This is an exciting addition to Commerce,” Commerce Economic Development and Finance Director Rich Garman said. “We are incredibly blessed in North Dakota with our natural geology and energy abundance. The Energy and Economic Coordination Office will focus on working with all the energy experts in the state to attract and secure major projects. Additionally, there is an incredible amount of federal funding available to encourage innovation…