Board of Electricity

For help with questions about licenses or continuing education, contact dli.license@state.mn.us.

If you have electrical-code-related questions visit the electrical codes and standards webpage.

The Board of Electricity adopts the electrical code, including any amendments; adopts rules that regulate the licensure or registration of the electrical industry; and issues final interpretations of the electrical code. The board includes 12 members:  11 appointed by the governor and one appointed by the commissioner of DLI. 

Board meetings begin at 9 a.m. There will be no in-person meetings due to the current status of the state of Minnesota operating under the COVID-19 health pandemic. See Minnesota Statute 13D.021 for remote meeting requirements. Meetings will occur by Webex. View Webex instructions:  interactive instructions and printable. To ensure your ability to connect, attempt log in at least five minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Contact Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us or 651-284-5912 for more information, if you are unable to connect to the meeting or to be added to the meeting notice email list.

If you would like to address the board during the open forum portion of the meeting, please complete the Open Forum Request Form and send to Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting.

April 13, 2021, 9 a.m., Webex meeting instructions

• Register here to participate by computer or Webex app.

• To participate by phone, when it's time for the meeting call 415-655-0003 or 855-282-6330 and enter access code 187 734 3711.

• Attendees will be able to chat with the host and panelists and “raise their hand” if connecting through a computer. View additional Webex instructions.

Meeting documents

• Agenda

• NERA meetings

• Permit and inspection history

• Permits summary

• Solar permits summary

• Statewide activity

Green meeting practices

The State of Minnesota is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of this event by following green meeting practices. DLI is minimizing the environmental impact of its events by following green meeting practices. DLI encourages you to use electronic copies of handouts or to print them on 100% post-consumer processed chlorine-free paper, double-sided.

Board of Electricity rulemaking

• Rulemaking docket for Minnesota Rules 1315

Final Interpretations issued by the Board of Electricity

• Scope of National Electrical Code Section 90.2 (Aug 16, 2011)

• Scope of National Electrical Code Article 547 (April 13, 2010)

• Solar Photovoltaic Systems (July 8, 2009)

Appointment to the board

Individuals interested in appointment to the Board of Electricity are required to submit an application as vacancies occur and a notice of vacancy is announced by the Secretary of State. Inquiries can be sent to dli.ccldboards@state.mn.us.

Request to receive notices of rule proceedings

DLI maintains a list of people who have registered to receive notices of agency rule proceedings. 

• Sign up to receive rule proceeding notices by email.

• Sign up to receive notices by U.S. mail.