Basin Electric Power Cooperative

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…

Construction began on Basin Electric's Crane Creek substation as part of the Leland Old Station-to-Tande 345-kV transmission project.  Read more: bit.ly/CraneCreek-Con…

On transmission lines that stretch for miles, even small faults can be tough to find. Traveling wave technology changes that by measuring how electrical disturbances move along the line. Read more: bit.ly/Finding-the-fa…

Two lineworkers from Basin Electric member Fergus Electric Cooperative traded the wide-open skies of central Montana for the steep canyons of Cocalitos, a remote Guatemalan village, to bring reliable electricity to a community without it. Read more: bit.ly/Rural-Skills-G…

Basin Electric has implemented a Wildfire Mitigation Plan that outlines a structured approach to prevention, preparedness, emergency response, and ongoing evaluation and improvement. Read more: bit.ly/BasinElectric-…

@Dakota_Gas, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, has entered into a long-term diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) supply agreement with Musket Corporation. Musket Corporation will serve as the sole customer for DEF produced at Dakota Gas’. Read more: bit.ly/DGC-Musket-Agr…

When the conversation about building the New Mount Carmel Monastery started, a stonemason suggested, “Use quicklime; the good stuff is in Frannie, Wyoming.” He was referring to Basin Electric’s subsidiary Wyoming Lime Producers. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/Monastery-in-t…

Member co-op managers and Basin Electric staff came together for the 2026 Winter Member Managers Conference. These conferences provide an opportunity to connect, exchange information, and collaborate on key issues facing the cooperative. Read more: bit.ly/Winter-MMC-2026

🎶 From the office to the stage — music is more than a passion for Nate Swenson, Basin Electric manager of Operational Technology. He and his band, Asher, made their cooperative debut when they played at the 2025 Basin Electric Annual Meeting. Read more: bit.ly/ConnectedByMus…

This year, Todd Brickhouse, CEO and general manager of Basin Electric, assumed the role of chairman of the Lignite Energy Council Board of Directors. Read more: bit.ly/Brickhouse-LEC

James Rueb, coalman at AVS, says, “The satisfaction of knowing I did my part...and knowing there will be electricity when I get home is what makes me enjoy what I do and realize the impact my job has on those at the end of the line.” Read more: bit.ly/HowWeServe-Ope…

In the late 1960s Basin Electric built its first power plant, Leland Olds Station, which became a landmark piece of the power grid. That pioneering achievement is celebrating 60 years of keeping the lights on for members and rural America. Read more: bit.ly/Power-You-Can-…

We often talk about Basin Electric’s all-of-the-above energy strategy. As our cooperative continues to grow and power demand surges, an equally important approach is shaping our path forward: an all-of-the-above financing strategy. Read more: bit.ly/Financing-the-…

Historically, a three- or a five-megawatt (MW) load was considered a “large load.” Today, some proposed projects within Basin Electric’s service territory would require 50 MW, 100 MW, or more. Read more in Basin Today: bit.ly/Powering-growt…

Planning for tomorrow starts today. ⚡ An integrated resource plan (IRP) outlines how a utility will meet future electricity needs by evaluating the best ways to generate power and use energy more efficiently.

Even in the coldest months, our commitment never slows. ❄️ The newest issue of Basin Today magazine is here—connecting you to the power and purpose behind what we do. Take a look: bit.ly/Basin-Today

Basin Electric's Todd Brickhouse traveled to Washington D.C. at the request of President Trump to attend a signing of an executive order directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term power purchase agreements with American coal plants. Read more: bit.ly/Brickhouse-rep…

As part of its New ERA grant, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has approved Basin Electric’s Community Benefit Plan (CBP), clearing the way for program implementation. Read more: bit.ly/RUS-Approves-C…

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment, offering a key resource for utility leaders preparing for the winter season. Read more: bit.ly/NERC-BasinElec…

At its January meeting, Basin Electric’s board of directors reviewed the performance of the 2025 Load Forecast and approved the 2026 Load Forecast. Learn more: bit.ly/2026-Load-Fore…

@Dakota_Gas, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, recently improved its industry ranking with Factory Mutual Insurance, moving from 33rd to first among industry peers over the last five years. Read more: bit.ly/3Zk7u5a_gas