Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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We are excited to announce plans to build a new natural gas-fueled generation facility in Williams County, North Dakota! The new facility, called Bison Generation Station, will produce approximately 1,470 megawatts of electricity. Learn more: bit.ly/BisonGeneratio…
Mark Mills will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 Annual Meeting. His address will focus on helping people understand the real-world challenges and opportunities behind our energy systems. Register today: bit.ly/BEAnnualMeeting
Mark Mills will be the keynote speaker for our '25 Annual Meeting. Mills is a physicist and energy expert who has dedicated his career to helping people understand the challenges and opportunities behind our energy systems. Learn more: bit.ly/BEAnnualMeeting
Basin Electric has signed a 15-year tolling agreement with Panamint Capital for the offtake of energy from a combined-cycle, natural gas-fired cogeneration facility located in Washington County, Minnesota. Read more: bit.ly/TollingAgreeme…
When Drew Milas, Basin Electric supervisor of compliance and GIS application, and his wife Keri, became foster parents in 2001, they never imagined how much it would shape their lives or how many lives they would touch in return. Read more: bit.ly/MilasFamily
The Basin Electric Resolutions Committee, made up of representatives from each of Basin Electric's districts and a Basin Electric board member, recently held their first annual review meeting. Learn more: bit.ly/ResolutionsCom…
Basin Electric's concern for the environment has been a guiding principle for decades. This chart shows our renewable resources, both owned and purchased. In addition to renewable resources, the chart includes non-emitting resources. Read more: bit.ly/BESustainabili…
Construction began in early June on the foundations for the new Leland Olds Station-to-Tande transmission line. When complete, the new 345-kV line will connect the Leland Olds Station to the Tande substation. Read more: bit.ly/LOStoTande
After almost a year working as a dispatcher at Basin Electric, Korrigan Look anticipates a long and fulfilling career at Basin Electric. There’s so much to like about the cooperative, he says. The people, pay, and benefits top the list. Read more: bit.ly/KorriganLook
The North Dakota Public Service Commission recently held a public hearing in Williston, North Dakota, to discuss various aspects of Basin Electric’s certificate of site compatibility application for Bison Generation Station. Learn more about the hearing: bit.ly/NDPSCHearing
The Basin Electric board and staff recently traveled to Madison, SD, where East River Power Cooperative hosted the June meeting. Read more here 👉: bit.ly/BoardsMeet
Today we honor the heroes who fought for the liberty and well-being of this nation. May the American flag always fly high! Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
Registration is open for the 2025 Basin Electric Annual Meeting of the Membership. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Bismarck Events Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. This year’s theme is Powering Progress. Learn more: bit.ly/25AnnualMeeting
In a world where radio has evolved beyond the traditional airwaves, Chris Kurle, Basin Electric manager of Purchasing, is making waves with her own show, bringing passion, personality, and a unique voice to the industry. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/EmployeeHighli…
Tariffs are a hot topic for businesses, families, and governments alike as they affect production costs and retail prices. Basin Electric's projects have remained on schedule, but some material costs have increased due to supply and demand. Read more: bit.ly/NavigatingTari…
The communication technicians at Transmission Systems Maintenance ensure our members continue to have the reliable power they count on to serve their members at the end of the line. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/HowWeServe-Com…
The Great Plains Synfuels Plant is home to one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in the world—the Great Plains CO₂ Sequestration Project. Read more about this project in our Sustainability Report: bit.ly/BESustainabili…
Members across Basin Electric attended the 2025 Legislative Conference hosted by NRECA in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with members of Congress and the Trump administration, urging them to take action to help meet growing electricity demand. Read: bit.ly/LegConference
As solar adoption increases across the country, Basin Electric is participating in the all-of-the-above energy landscape through its involvement in a significant solar initiative: The Wild Springs Solar Project. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/BasinToday-sol…
President Trump signed a Proclamation exempting select companies, including Basin Electric, that applied for an exemption from the new Mercury and Air Toxics Standard regulations for their coal-and oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. Read: bit.ly/PresidentialEx…
As Medora continues to grow and welcomes a new wave of visitors, Basin Electric and it's member, Roughrider Electric, are ready to grow with the community, providing reliable electricity now and in the future. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/MemberFocus-Me…
