Sioux Valley Energy manager’s tie to Special Olympics South Dakota

Each year at our Annual Meeting, we share a video focused on different facets of cooperative social responsibility at Basin Electric and in our …

Millions of Masks by Northern Electric Cooperative #PowerOn

The 3M plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has played an integral role in the COVID-19 pandemic by creating masks for frontline personnel. They've relied …

East River Electric employee steps up to support healthcare workers

There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it’s also allowed us to see the power of community. All across the country, people …

Basin Electric to buy from the largest solar project in South Dakota

https://twitter.com/GeronimoEnergy/status/1229842112524451847?s=20 Yesterday, Basin Electric and Geronimo Energy announced Basin Electric will buy …

Basin Electric donates to thank volunteer first responders in South Dakota

https://youtu.be/24xfeZx9234 Basin Electric and electric cooperatives across South Dakota recognize the important role volunteer first responders …

Electric co-ops provide donations for new EMT training and equipment in South Dakota

Conde has a volunteer ambulance service. Just six months ago, that simple statement did not seem like it would be a reality in the small Spink …

Central Electric Cooperative and the spread of solar energy

In the summer of 2015, Central Electric Cooperative General Manager Ken Schlimgen spearheaded a project that brought a solar array to its headquarters …

Annual donation from Basin Electric helps Gettysburg Fire and Rescue provide vital services to its community

Journeyman lineman and volunteer firefighter Kyle Kusser is passionate about serving. Growing up in Highmore, SD, Kusser’s dad and uncles all …

Energy tours provide perspective for Sioux Valley Energy directors and staff

Board directors and staff of Basin Electric Class C member cooperative Sioux Valley Energy, headquartered in Brandon, SD, made some stops Sept. 26 in …

Avoiding the energy rush hour

Turning off lights when no one is in the room, or turning off the TV when no one’s watching it helps reduce the amount of energy a household …