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Basin Electric energizes new transmission line in western North Dakota

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) energized a new transmission line in western North Dakota on Dec. 17.

Dakota Gasification Company and OCI N.V. dissolve joint venture, N-7

Following a strategic review by Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, North Dakota, a subsidiary of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, and OCI N.V....

Basin Electric’s first-ever Dynamic Line Rating installation enhances grid capability in northwestern North Dakota

In collaboration with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Ampacimon, Basin Electric is investing in technology that will enhance grid...

Nemadji Trail Energy Center Neighborhood Meeting is Jan. 23

NTEC supports renewable energy expansion and reliability in the Upper Midwest.

Basin Electric issues Request for Proposal for power supply

Basin Electric is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find options for fulfilling power supply obligations within the Midcontinent ISO,...

Johnson named as Basin Electric’s new Chief Financial Officer

Basin Electric Power Cooperative announced today Chris Johnson will join the cooperative as its senior vice president and chief financial officer...

Nemadji Trail Energy Center receives milestone federal approval

Nemadji Trail Energy Center supports renewable energy expansion and reliability in Upper Midwest.

Todd Brickhouse named Basin Electric’s CEO and General Manager

Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s board of directors announced today their selection of Todd Brickhouse as the chief executive officer and general...

Basin Electric breaks ground on largest single-site electric generation project built in North Dakota in 40 years

Basin Electric is building about 580 megawatts (MW) of natural gas generation near the existing Pioneer Generation Station northwest of Williston,...

Basin Electric, members discuss strength of the cooperative at 2023 annual meeting

Nearly 900 member cooperative employees, directors, public officials, utility representatives, and guests attended Basin Electric’s 2023 Annual...

Todd Brickhouse named interim CEO and general manager

Board acts in response to the resignation of Todd Telesz.

Basin Electric issues Request for Proposal for power supply

Basin Electric is seeking proposals for capacity and energy for the amounts and points of delivery as defined in the RFP.

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