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Did you know? Teachers learn a lot during summer tours (Video)

April 30, 2013 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

The Lignite Energy Council's annual Lignite Education Seminar is one of the best ways around to learn about how the state uses lignite coal to produce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antelope Valley Station, Coal, Community, Dakota Gas Co., Our Members

Earth Day 2013: Building on a legacy

April 22, 2013 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

The Wolf family from left: Gerald, Ted, Luella, Nikki, Haydn and Ryan

Energy and farming runs in their blood. Gerald Wolf has worked at Basin Electric's Antelope Valley Station near Beulah, ND, since 1982. His son, Ryan, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antelope Valley Station, Coal, Dakota Gas Co., Employees, Generation

Lignite Education Seminar open for enrollment (from Partners for Affordable Energy blog)

January 23, 2013 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

Reblogged from Partners for Affordable Energy blog: There’s been an annual event going on in North Dakota for the past 27 years that doesn’t get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coal, Community, North Dakota, Our Members

U.S. Senator-elect Heitkamp tenders resignation at Dakota Gas board meeting

December 13, 2012 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

U.S. Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp attended her last Dakota Gasification Company (DGC) board meeting Dec. 10. She tendered her resignation in a letter to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dakota Gas Co., Government action, Natural gas, North Dakota

Freedom Mine employee joins North Dakota Senate

December 4, 2012 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

ND Sen. Jessica Unruh (left) meets colleague Sen. Nicole Poolman.

Jessica Unruh, environmental specialist for The Coteau Properties Co. at the Freedom Mine near Beulah, ND, raised her right hand to take the oath of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coal, Government action, North Dakota

For two boys, Basin Electric trip was more than just a tour

November 3, 2012 By ldekrey Leave a Comment

Verendrye Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Velva, ND, offers large member tours a few times throughout the year. Some of their customers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antelope Valley Station, Coal, North Dakota

Deer Creek Station dedication tomorrow

August 15, 2012 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

You're invited to join us in celebrating the completion of a power plant that co-ops built: the Deer Creek Station. The dedication ceremony will take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deer Creek Station, Generation, Natural gas, Projects, South Dakota

South Dakota lawmakers tour Basin Electric facilties (Video)

August 14, 2012 By basinelectric Leave a Comment

Each year, a group of South Dakota legislators takes a trip to North Dakota to tour Basin Electric's facilities. The lawmakers learn about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antelope Valley Station, Coal, Dakota Gas Co., Deer Creek Station, Our Members, South Dakota

Bills to watch

US SB241 May 16, 2013
Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act - Establishes the Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area in New Mexico. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to ensure the protection of religious and cultural sites in the Conservation Area and to provide access to them by tribal members. Requires the Secretary to develop a managem […]
MN HF956 May 13, 2013
Omnibus Energy Bill. 2013/05/13 Author added Selcer
US HB267 May 13, 2013
Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 kilowatts the size of small hydroelectric power projects which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may exempt from its license requirements. (Sec. 4) Amends the Federal Power Act to revise the […]
MT HB408 May 10, 2013
Revise tax rate laws on mandated pollution control equipment 2013/05/10 (H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll in Progress
MN SF901 May 9, 2013
Omnibus energy bill 2013/05/09 HF substituted on General Orders HF956
MT SB44 May 7, 2013
Eliminate air pollution control advisory council 2013/05/07 Chapter Number Assigned
MT SB148 May 6, 2013
Limit lost wage and benefit award for wrongful discharge to 2 yrs from discharge 2013/05/06 (S) Died in Process
MT HB477 May 6, 2013
Require utility to release energy use, provide shut off data, address liability 2013/05/06 Chapter Number Assigned
MT SB364 May 6, 2013
Generally revise laws related to solid waste management 2013/05/06 Chapter Number Assigned
MT SB96 May 6, 2013
Lower the business and equipment tax 2013/05/06 Chapter Number Assigned
MT HB297 May 6, 2013
Provide that employment of an unauthorized alien is unlawful 2013/05/06 (H) Died in Process
ND 1029 May 2, 2013
(Energy Development and Transmission Committee) AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-35.3-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a tax credit for contributions to the housing incentive fund; to amend and reenact subsection 2013/05/02 Sent to Governor
ND 1198 May 2, 2013
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-38 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to income tax withholding for oil and gas royalties; to amend and reenact section 15-05-10, subsection 4 of section 38-08-04, sections 57-51.1-01 and 57-51.1-03, subsection 1 of section 57-51.1-03.1, and section 57-51.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, re […]
ND 1319 May 2, 2013
A BILL for an Act to create and enact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-27-04.2, and 15.1-27-45 and a new section to chapter 15.1-35 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to determination of state aid payable to school districts; to amend and reenact sections 15-39.1-28, 15.1-07-32, 15.1-09-33, 15.1-09-39, 15.1-09-40, 15.1-09-47, 15.1-09-48, 15.1-09-49, 15.1- […]
ND 1358 May 2, 2013
AN ACT to create and enact two new subsections to section 57-51-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions under the oil and gas gross production tax; to amend and reenact sections 57-51-15 and 57-62-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to oil and gas gross production tax allocation and the impact aid program; to provide appropriat […]

Did you know? Teachers learn a lot during summer tours (Video)

Earth Day 2013: Building on a legacy

Lignite Education Seminar open for enrollment (from Partners for Affordable Energy blog)

Top 11 stories of 2012 at Basin Electric: Live Wire

Top 9 Basin Electric videos in 2012

U.S. Senator-elect Heitkamp tenders resignation at Dakota Gas board meeting

Freedom Mine employee joins North Dakota Senate

For two boys, Basin Electric trip was more than just a tour

Deer Creek Station dedication tomorrow

South Dakota lawmakers tour Basin Electric facilties (Video)

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