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Onstage award presentation to the Antelope Valley Station team

Basin Electric honors Antelope Valley Station Unit 2 with Reliability Award

  • 27 August 2026
Large Load Commercial Program infographic

Basin Electric’s Large Load Commercial Program marks one year

  • 27 July 2026
Basin Electric leaders and partners break ground at Bison Generation Station.

Basin Electric breaks ground on historic generation facility

  • 12 May 2026

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Basin Electric attends Lignite Energy Council Annual Conference

  • 30 September 2026

Leaders from North Dakota's energy industry, government, and research community gathered in Bismarck, North Dakota, for the Lignite Energy Council...

More than the finish line: Eric Carufel learns lessons that extend far beyond running

  • Kalli Senske
  • 24 September 2026

For Eric Carufel, the day often starts long before sunrise. While most of Bismarck, North Dakota, is still asleep, he's logging miles, fitting...

Basin Electric employees make a meaningful impact during United Way Day of Caring

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 10 September 2026

On Aug. 12, Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) employees rolled up their sleeves and dedicated their time, energy, and compassion to...

Basin Electric's Laramie River Station participates in security incident exercise

  • 02 September 2026

The Wyoming National Guard recently conducted a no-notice exercise at Laramie River Station, located in Wheatland, Wyoming. The exercise was...

Basin Electric honors Antelope Valley Station Unit 2 with Reliability Award

  • 27 August 2026

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) recognized Antelope Valley Station Unit 2 as the cooperative’s most reliably operated coal...

Basin Electric leaders attend National Coal Council meeting

  • 27 August 2026

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) leaders joined energy industry executives and federal officials at the National Coal Council...

Basin Electric’s Engineering and TSM teams unite to keep substation project on track

  • Kalli Senske
  • 25 August 2026

Unexpected contractor staffing challenges during a critical infrastructure upgrade project at the Laramie River Station 345-kilovolt substation...

Basin Electric schedules open houses for proposed transmission project

  • 24 August 2026

Basin Electric will host two public open houses in September to gather feedback on its proposed Leland Olds Station-to-Burkley-to-Crane Creek...

Basin Electric, members discuss power and purpose at 65th Annual Meeting

  • 20 August 2026

Basin Electric’s 2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership was held Aug. 12 at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. Hundreds of member...

Team Win: Basin Electric’s Transmission System Maintenance team responds to damaging storm

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 10 August 2026

On June 29, 2026, a severe thunderstorm swept across South Dakota, producing wind gusts up to 131 mph near Highmore—among the strongest...

Delegation of energy leaders tours Dakota Gas

  • 05 August 2026

The Lignite Energy Council welcomed a delegation of energy leaders from India to North Dakota on July 13.

Why Basin? The right fit

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 04 August 2026

When Shaun Hottell joined Basin Electric, he wasn't looking for a career change. He was looking for a place to build a future.

Why Basin? Where careers begin

  • 30 July 2026

From intern to full-time employee, Henry Cash's story shows what's possible when students are empowered to make a real impact.

Annual Meeting keynote speaker Jim Robb on the future of the electric grid

  • Kalli Senske
  • 28 July 2026

Ahead of his Annual Meeting presentation, he shares insights on the changes that have shaped the sector, challenges that lie ahead, and the people...

Basin Electric’s Large Load Commercial Program marks one year

  • 27 July 2026

Adopted in June 2025, Basin Electric’s Large Load Commercial Program was created to insulate existing members from costs and potential risks...

Beyond the job: TSM equipment given a new purpose

  • Kelly Jo Miller
  • 23 July 2026

We are stronger together. This deep-rooted belief is the cornerstone of the cooperative model and one of Basin Electric’s biggest strengths....

Setting the stage: Basin Electric employees take on new roles

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 07 July 2026

Acting provides the opportunity to be someone else for a while: a rich investor from New York, a railroad worker, or even a cowboy. Whatever the...

Keynote speaker announced for 2026 Basin Electric Annual Meeting

  • 01 July 2026

Jim Robb will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Basin Electric Annual Meeting.

Montana Limestone Company begins annual delivery of limestone to Leland Olds Station

  • 01 July 2026

Montana Limestone Company, a subsidiary of Dakota Coal Company, operates a limestone quarry 70 miles south of Billings, Montana, and continues to...

Basin Electric strengthens cooperative collaboration at AREGC

  • Kalli Senske
  • 23 June 2026

More than 250 cooperative and industry professionals gathered June 1–4 in Branson, Missouri, for the 75th Annual AREGC Conference, continuing a...

Where the Larks Land: The Basin Electric Family Helping Power the Team Beyond the Ballpark

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 16 June 2026

When summer rolls around, the rhythm inside Chad Kuntz and Casey Jacobson’s home shifts. Baseball schedules appear on the fridge, extra chairs...

Mike McQuistion: Remembering a Legacy of Service

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 16 June 2026

On Feb. 17, 2026, the cooperative family lost a dedicated leader and friend. Committed to service and responsibility, Mike McQuistion had a long...

How we serve: mechanical technicians

  • Erin Becker
  • 16 June 2026

When the electric grid calls for power, there’s no margin for error. Engines need to start, systems must respond, and equipment must perform...

Closing the Loop: Taking Nutrient Recycling into a Catalyst for Innovation

  • Kalli Senske
  • 16 June 2026

For thousands of years, nutrients cycled naturally between livestock, crops, and soil. Today, that cycle is harder to maintain — especially in...

Investing Together: Understanding Basin Electric's Member Investment Program

  • Erin Becker
  • 16 June 2026

The Member Investment Program is not new to Basin Electric; rather, it’s been an essential part of how the cooperative does business. Born of the...

Planning Power for Tomorrow: Basin Electric's IRP Team

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 16 June 2026

When Basin Electric talks about planning for the future, it’s not just about keeping the lights on – it’s about making sure every member, from the...

Planning with Purpose, Building with Confidence

  • Todd Brickhouse
  • 16 June 2026

In his latest CEO column, Todd Brickhouse talks about the Bison Generation Station and shares details about a FEED study at Dry Fork Station.

2025 Annual Report released

  • 10 June 2026

Basin Electric’s 2025 Annual Report is now available online.

Remembering former Basin Electric employee Kent Janssen

  • 04 June 2026

Kent Janssen, former vice president and chief operating officer at Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas), passed away on May 30, 2026.

Cooperative goals guide Basin Electric team priorities in 2026

  • 03 June 2026

Basin Electric is keeping its workforce aligned with three cooperative goals that continue to anchor the organization’s priorities: safety,...

Rossow elected to the Basin Electric Board of Directors

  • 14 May 2026

Dwight Rossow has been elected to serve on the Basin Electric Board of Directors beginning May 1, 2026. He will represent District 7, Rushmore...

Basin Electric breaks ground on historic generation facility

  • 12 May 2026

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) broke ground Monday on Bison Generation Station, located near Ray, North Dakota. With two roughly...

Where passion meets service

  • Kelly Jo Miller
  • 11 May 2026

Communities are best served by those who live and work in them. These people are the heartbeat that helps their communities thrive, not just...

Young Professionals Network names Basin Electric a Top 10 workplace

  • 05 May 2026

The Young Professionals Network highlighted the cooperative’s efforts to support employee growth and foster a positive, engaging workplace culture.

Community attends open houses for Basin Electric’s transmission project

  • 30 April 2026

Basin Electric hosted two open houses for landowners, community members, and other interested parties to learn about the proposed Pioneer-to-Patent...

SPP expansion brings new market opportunities for Basin Electric

  • 29 April 2026

On April 1, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) expanded its service territory into the Western Interconnection, one of three major electrical power grids...

Basin Electric to sponsor teachers to attend 2026 Lignite Energy Council Teacher Seminar

  • 28 April 2026

The Lignite Energy Council (LEC) is conducting the 2026 Teacher Seminar, “Energy, Economics and Environment,” at the Bismarck State College in...

Basin Electric Files Initial SEC Registration

  • 16 April 2026

Basin Electric filed its initial debt registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 15, 2026, marking a significant...

Basin Electric to host open houses for Pioneer-to-Patent Gate transmission project

  • 13 April 2026

Basin Electric will host two open houses this month to gather public input on its proposed Pioneer-to-Patent Gate 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission...

Basin Electric and NextEra Energy Resources hold an open house for proposed River Run Energy Center

  • 09 April 2026

Basin Electric, in partnership with NextEra Energy Resources, is exploring the development of the River Run Energy Center, a 1,450-megawatt...

North Dakota PSC hears testimony from Basin Electric

  • 09 April 2026

The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) recently held two public meetings on Basin Electric’s corridor compatibility and route permit...

New generation milestone reached at Basin Electric’s Deer Creek Station

  • 01 April 2026

Deer Creek Station, Basin Electric’s combined-cycle generation facility located near Brookings, South Dakota, surpassed a major generation milestone.

Safety First at Wyoming Lime Producers

  • Erin Becker
  • 01 April 2026

With a total of 16 employees, the WLP team has an ongoing safety milestone of 2,056 days without a lost-time accident—the equivalent of over 5.5...

Basin Electric drives local economic development through its innovative generation approach

  • 20 March 2026

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric), in partnership with NextEra Energy Resources, is exploring the development of the River Run...

Finding the fault: How traveling wave technology improves transmission line reliability

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 17 March 2026

When a fault occurs on a high-voltage transmission line, the first priority for the Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) team is simple: find it...

Basin Electric develops Wildfire Mitigation Plan

  • 04 March 2026

Basin Electric has implemented a Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) that outlines a structured approach to prevention, preparedness, emergency...

Basin Electric CEO named chairman of Lignite Energy Council Board of Directors

  • 04 March 2026

Todd Brickhouse has been named chairman of the Lignite Energy Council Board of Directors, where he will help guide the organization’s strategic...

Basin Electric Director Mike McQuistion remembered for leadership and service

  • 25 February 2026

Mike McQuistion, Basin Electric board director, died on Feb. 17.

Stay Basin! Innovative work, career stability, and people who care

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 23 February 2026

From cutting-edge work to career security and a team that truly cares, Michele Hellman explains why Basin Electric has been her professional home...

Power you can depend on: Leland Olds Station celebrates 60 years of reliability

  • Kalli Senske
  • 17 February 2026

What feels effortless now—a simple flip of a switch—was once a struggle for entire communities. Not so long ago, electricity in rural America was...

Saying Yes: Wyoming Lime Producers plays a part in building a monastery in the mountains

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 17 February 2026

When the conversation about building the New Mount Carmel Monastery started, Brother Joseph, who works as a stonemason on the project, reached out...

Rural skills, global impact: Montana lineworkers in Guatemala

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 17 February 2026

Two lineworkers from Fergus Electric Cooperative, a Class C member of Basin Electric, traded the wide-open skies of central Montana for the steep...

Powering growth responsibly

  • Erin Becker
  • 17 February 2026

Electricity plays a role in nearly every part of our day by powering devices, keeping our homes comfortable, and supporting businesses that provide...

Connected through music, bound by faith

  • Erin Becker
  • 17 February 2026

For Nate Swenson, music is more than a hobby; it’s a passion. Swenson plays percussion for Asher, a band of five musicians who play fiddle, banjo,...

Brickhouse Represents Basin Electric at White House Executive Order Signing

  • 16 February 2026

Basin Electric CEO and general manager Todd Brickhouse traveled to Washington D.C. on Feb. 11 at the request of President Trump to attend a signing...

How we serve with the operations team

  • Kelly Miller
  • 16 February 2026

Teamwork and safety are two of Basin Electric’s core values. For James Rueb, coalman at Antelope Valley Station, these values are paramount to his...

Financing the future of Basin Electric

  • Todd Brickhouse
  • 16 February 2026

In his latest CEO column, Todd Brickhouse shares that our financing strategy relies on a balanced mix of tools.

Basin Electric selects Fagenbush as new plant manager

  • 04 February 2026

On Jan. 26, Braden Fagenbush was hired as plant manager at Basin Electric's Pioneer Generation Station, located near Williston, North Dakota. This...

Teamwork in action: Spirit Mound transformer bushing replacement

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 27 January 2026

Behind the reliable delivery of electricity are countless components that quietly do their job every day. One of those essential parts is the...

Basin Electric CEO, Western Fuels leaders appointed to National Coal Council

  • 16 January 2026

Todd Brickhouse, CEO and general manager of Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and board member of Western Fuels Association...

Four Generations. One Cooperative.

  • Kalli Senske
  • 13 January 2026

To most, Jordan Dyke and Kade Goebel are simply two employees at Basin Electric, but their connection to the cooperative runs deep. They are the...

Basin Electric’s commitment to community

  • 07 January 2026

Basin Electric, its subsidiaries, and the membership are committed to the communities where its employees and members work and live.

Top Basin Electric Stories from 2025

  • Erin Becker
  • 30 December 2025

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we review Basin Electric’s top news stories, videos, and social media posts.

Why Basin? Integrity, reliability, and doing things the right way

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 11 December 2025

New role, new region, new possibilities. See why Cory Bryngelson says Basin Electric is the right place for his future.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative and NextEra Energy Resources announce collaboration

  • 08 December 2025

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the joint...

Open house scheduled for Wildfire Mitigation Plan

  • 03 December 2025

Basin Electric recognizes that wildfire poses a threat to public safety and the reliable delivery of electricity across its service territory.

Basin Electric receives strong long-term credit ratings

  • 03 December 2025

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, Moody’s, and Fitch have released updated credit assessments for Basin Electric, once again recognizing the...

North Dakota Approved to Administer Coal Combustion Residuals Program

  • 12 November 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota’s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permit program, authorizing the North...

Basin Electric hosts fall meeting of the National Rural Electric Environmental Association

  • 06 November 2025

The National Rural Electric Environmental Association (NREEA) fall meeting held at Basin Electric Headquarters in Bismarck, North Dakota, brought...

Dakota Gas staff attend 2025 Argus DEF Forum in Scottsdale

  • 06 November 2025

The forum highlighted key updates on DEF demand, upcoming EPA 2027 emission standards, and supply chain trends, offering Dakota Gas valuable...

Basin Electric to conduct FEED study in Wyoming

  • 06 November 2025

On Oct. 27, 2025, The Wyoming Energy authority and Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) awarded Basin Electric $4 million for a Front-End Engineering (FEED)...

To help save a life Dakota Gas employee donates stem cells

  • Andrew Weeks
  • 06 November 2025

Hunter Fears, who lives in Hazen, North Dakota, and works as a shift maintenance technician at Dakota Gasification Company, a subsidiary of Basin...

Lighting the way for 90 years

  • Erin Becker
  • 06 November 2025

Federated, a Class C member of Basin Electric with headquarters in Jackson, Minnesota, celebrated its 90th anniversary at its 2025 annual meeting.

How we serve with the pipeline compliance team

  • Andrew Weeks
  • 06 November 2025

he role of pipeline engineer has many responsibilities, but the priority is integrity management. “That entails a wide variety of different tasks,...

Infrastructure Milestone: Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 06 November 2025

After years of planning, construction, and teamwork, Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV is now officially complete, marking a major milestone in...

A cooperative legacy: Mark Foss reflects on 47 years of service

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 06 November 2025

Mark Foss, who served as Basin Electric’s senior vice president and general counsel from 2015 until August 2025, reflects on what kept him coming...

Basin Electric leaders join Mitsubishi for signing ceremony

  • Andrew Weeks
  • 06 November 2025

Leaders from Basin Electric joined Mitsubishi Power Americas executives on Aug. 21 to celebrate a key milestone in the cooperative’s largest power...

Infrastructure built on cooperative strength

  • Todd Brickhouse
  • 06 November 2025

In his latest CEO column, Todd Brickhouse talks about building for tomorrow while balancing costs today.

Basin Electric partners with Mercer County for soil health and conservation

  • Andrew Weeks
  • 04 November 2025

Basin Electric and Mercer County Soil Conservation District have partnered to help improve soil health on land near Stanton, North Dakota.

Stay Basin! Dynamic work, professional development, and a place to grow

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 31 October 2025

How does a music teacher become a tech and change management leader? LaDonna Carpenter’s journey at Basin Electric proves that the right workplace...

Basin Electric Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV

  • 16 October 2025

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 15 to celebrate the completion of Pioneer Generation...

Basin Electric celebrates National Cooperative Month

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 14 October 2025

National Cooperative Month celebrates the spirit of cooperation that drives Basin Electric and rural communities forward.

Dakota Gas breaks carbon dioxide sequestration record

  • 01 October 2025

Dakota Gasification Company, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, recently broke the all-time world record for the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2)...

McCollam appointed to North Dakota Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

  • 01 October 2025

Gavin McCollam, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Basin Electric, was appointed to serve on the North Dakota Advanced Nuclear...

Basin Electric donation helps marksman compete again

  • Andrew Weeks
  • 30 September 2025

Gillies, a retired employee of Dakota Gas, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, participated in the Bismarck-Mandan Rifle and Pistol Association...

Why Basin? Opportunity, family, and a future that fits

  • Alison Kirsch
  • 24 September 2025

For someone who values both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle, Shannon Vaira's role at Basin Electric has been everything she was...

‘A National Treasure’: Early Co-op Power Plant Named Historic Landmark

  • Darcy Maulsby of NRECA
  • 16 September 2025

In December 2024, Reeve Power Plant received National Historic Landmark designation as the last remaining original plant built following the 1936...

Supporting local: Basin Electric’s Annual Meeting gift featured local products

  • Erin Becker
  • 10 September 2025

Basin Electric’s service territory, which spans from the Canadian to the Mexican border, is home to hardworking individuals and businesses in the...

Foss retires after 47 years; change in leadership

  • 03 September 2025

After 47 years with Basin Electric, Mark Foss has retired.

Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV now in operation

  • 03 September 2025

After years of planning, construction, and teamwork, Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV (PGSIV) is now officially complete, marking a major...

Basin Electric leaders join Mitsubishi for signing ceremony

  • 03 September 2025

Eight Basin representatives traveled to Savannah Machinery Works in Pooler, Georgia, where Mitsubishi will manufacture two state-of-the-art gas...

Basin Electric, members discuss powering progress at 2025 Annual Meeting

  • 03 September 2025

Basin Electric held its 2025 Annual Meeting on Aug. 13 in Bismarck, North Dakota, bringing together hundreds of members and stakeholders to discuss...

2025 Basin Electric Annual Meeting: know before you go

  • 06 August 2025

Before you attend Basin Electric’s 2025 Annual Meeting of the Membership Meeting on Aug. 12-14, here are a few helpful reminders.

Member Managers gathered for Basin Electric’s summer Member Managers Conference

  • 06 August 2025

Member cooperative managers and Basin Electric staff gathered for the 2025 summer Member Managers Conference in Deadwood, South Dakota, on July...

Basin Electric monitors regulations governing power plant emissions

  • 06 August 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to revisit several major regulations governing power plant emissions. This is part of its...

Basin Electric improves wind performance with repowering project

  • 06 August 2025

Over the next two years, Basin Electric will repower its cooperative-owned wind turbines in North and South Dakota in support of its...

Basin Electric production team help member co-ops with their annual meetings

  • 06 August 2025

As Basin Electric gears up for its annual meeting, the cooperative’s audio/visual and graphic design teams have already been busy helping member...

Basin Electric’s TSM crew repairs storm damage to Minnkota Power

  • 06 August 2025

When an early-summer storm swept across the North Dakota prairie in late June, it caused damage to utility equipment and structures belonging to...

Basin Electric plans ahead for active hurricane season

  • 06 August 2025

In response to heightened 2025 hurricane forecasts, the cooperative is boosting its logistics, reducing exposure to commodity risks, and focusing...

Foster Care: showing up, over and over, with open arms and an open heart

  • Jenifer Gray
  • 05 August 2025

When Drew Milas, Basin Electric supervisor of compliance and GIS application, and his wife Keri, became foster parents in 2001, they never imagined...

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