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ABOUT US


Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative owned by 139 member cooperative systems across nine states serving 3 million consumers. We pursue a smart and affordable energy strategy, and take advantage of the benefits of renewables while maintaining baseload that ensures the reliability our members expect.

Generation facilities

Basin Electric invests in power and infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, reliable service for generations.

The Latest News

Communication and transparency are key to the cooperative business model. Stay in-the-loop with Basin Electric's decisions and directions through our News Center.

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Generation facilities

Basin Electric invests in power and infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, reliable service for generations.

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The Latest News

Communication and transparency are key to the cooperative business model. Stay in-the-loop with Basin Electric's decisions and directions through our News Center.

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Career Opportunities

Basin Electric is currently seeking candidates for the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel to serve as the chief legal officer. Learn more and apply.

Diverse Energy Supply

Basin Electric takes advantage of the benefits of renewables while maintaining baseload that ensures reliability for our members.

Why Basin?

Basin Electric employees say flexible work schedules, great benefits, and professional development opportunities attracted them to our cooperative.

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Our Members, Our Priority

Spanning a nine-state region, control and direction of Basin Electric begins with our member-owners.

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Diverse Energy Supply

Basin Electric takes advantage of the benefits of renewables while maintaining baseload that ensures reliability for our members.

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Why Basin?

Basin Electric employees say flexible work schedules, great benefits, and professional development opportunities attracted them to our cooperative.

Mission


We are a safe, environmentally responsible cooperative that provides reliable, affordable power, products, and services to sustain the quality of life for our member-owners across rural America.

Values


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