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Basin Electric’s largest substation will support membership growth

To meet the expected growth of the membership, construction of a new 19.5-acre substation is underway to replace the 345-kilovolt (kV) substation...

Construction update at Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV

Construction continues at Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV (PGSIV), Basin Electric’s largest generation project being built in North Dakota...

Registration open for the 2024 Basin Electric Annual Meeting

Registration is now open for the 2024 Basin Electric Annual Meeting of the Membership.

Southwest Power Pool interim study results positive for Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV

A recent interim study by Southwest Power Pool (SPP) showed positive results in evaluating Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV (PGSIV), meaning...

Temporary transformer utilized at Basin Electric's substation

The 345/230-kilovolt transformer at the Sidney, Nebraska substation, part of the Missouri Basin Power Project, has been deemed unrepairable.

Basin Electric's Distributed Generation provides key dispatchable value

As Basin Electric’s membership continues to grow, natural gas generation is proving it’s a critical piece of the cooperative’s all-of-the-above...

Investing For The Future: Member load forecasting

The member load forecast starts and ends with the members. Data is provided by them to produce a forecast result that is then reviewed and approved...

2024 Basin Electric Resolutions Committee meets

The Basin Electric Resolutions Committee, made up of representatives from each of Basin Electric's districts and a Basin Electric board member, had...

BASIN ELECTRIC'S 2024 SUMMER MEMBER MANAGERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is now open for Basin Electric's 2024 summer Member Managers Conference scheduled for July 24-26.

Keynote speaker announced for 2024 Basin Electric Annual Meeting

Alex Epstein will deliver the keynote address August 14 at Basin Electric’s 2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership.

Basin Electric board authorizes safety resolution

Basin Electric board of directors authorized a safety resolution at the June board meeting held in Gillette, Wyoming.

Basin Electric takes on maintenance of Stegall DC tie

In March, Basin Electric took on the maintenance of the DC tie in Stegall, a first for Basin Electric.

Severson attends White House Summit on Modernizing the Power Grid

The White House Summit on Modernizing the Power Grid was held in Washington, D.C., on May 28.

Dakota Gas team goes the extra mile to keep employees safe

Safety and teamwork are two values of Basin Electric, which is why the Dakota Gas fire/rescue team attended an advanced training program.

Investing For The Future: Facility maintenance

Electrical upgrades at a power plant can significantly enhance both reliability and safety.

Ammonia plant at Dakota Gas beats long-standing production record

Investments into equipment are proving valuable in the ammonia plant at Dakota Gasification Company.

Brickhouse addresses investment at Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

Todd Brickhouse, Basin Electric CEO and general manager, participated in a panel discussion held in Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 15.

Investing for the Future: Transmission planning

The need for transmission projects can arise from various factors, including the aging condition of facilities requiring refurbishment or the...

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...

Investing for the Future: Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV construction coordination

Darrell Slavick, Basin Electric construction coordinator III, is responsible for day-to-day oversight of contractor activities, and any...

Laramie River Station electricians are Heimlich Heroes

Safety training at Laramie River Station serves as a continuous reminder of how important safety skills are, on or off the job

Distributed generation's critical role in maintaining reliable electricity

As Basin Electric’s membership continues to grow, one resource is proving it’s a critical piece of the cooperative’s all-of-the-above energy...

When the stakes are high, Dakota Gas employees are prepared

When it comes to training, there’s no substitute for hands-on exercises to gain experience for real-world scenarios.

How We Serve: Tax Team

With teamwork being one of Basin Electric’s core values, it’s important to highlight the different departments the Tax team collaborates with, as...

Basin Electric's largest substation built to support membership growth

To meet the expected growth of the membership, construction of a new 19.5-acre substation is underway to replace the 345-kilovolt substation at...

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