Reliability and affordability is at the forefront of Basin Electric’s mission of providing wholesale energy and services to its members. As of Jan. 1, … [Read more...]
New technology will improve efficiency of Wilton Wind Projects
June 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Wind is an integral piece of Basin Electric’s all-of-the-above energy portfolio, and through the years the co-op has invested more than $6 billion … [Read more...]
Basin Electric’s all-of-the-above generation approach is the right choice for reliable, affordable power
July 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Let’s travel back in time to the multiple choice quizzes we were all so fond of in school. Don’t worry, you won’t be graded. When it comes to … [Read more...]
Always on watch: Basin Electric’s Marketing team works around the clock to benefit members
March 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Behind locked doors on the second floor of Basin Electric Headquarters is a team always on watch – waiting for an opportunity to enhance the revenue … [Read more...]
Basin Electric employee puts firefighting training to use
February 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Joe Fiedler, Basin Electric superintendent of Operations for North Dakota/Wyoming/Montana, was able to put his Basin Electric firefighting training to … [Read more...]
Basin Electric partners with living things in some reclamation
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Commitment to the environment can be shown in a variety of ways. Following are a few ways Basin Electric keeps nature in mind in … [Read more...]
Bismarck State College students get look into energy industry at Basin Electric
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Basin Electric hosted students from Bismarck State College Jan. 30, who were here to get some real world insight into the energy industry. The … [Read more...]
Wind generation among lowest cost options to meet members’ energy needs
September 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
The winds of change are blowing at Basin Electric. Electric cooperatives nationwide are navigating a rapidly-evolving energy landscape. At the … [Read more...]
Lightning strikes thrice at PrairieWinds 1
August 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There is a wind turbine blade at the PrairieWinds 1 wind project near Minot, ND, that has been struck by lightning three times. You read right - … [Read more...]
Wind turbines on weather radar
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes when you're looking at weather radar on a clear, calm night, you'll see areas that look like it should be raining or storming. It doesn't … [Read more...]
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