One tree. 55 million people without power. A $6 billion economic hit. In 2003, one single tree touching a transmission line in Ohio is … [Read more...]
Mike Risan, Basin Electric senior vice president of Transmission, retires after 40 years
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mike Risan, Basin Electric senior vice president of Transmission, has dedicated his career to making sure co-op members at the end of the line have … [Read more...]
Cooperative effort plants thousands of trees near Harmony Lake
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Western meadowlarks and red-winged blackbirds, mule deer, Canada geese, a bee, a butterfly, mosquitoes. All bear witness to new life in their home … [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...]
Simulating a crisis to prepare for one: Basin Electric participates in GridEx IV
January 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The best way to prepare for a crisis is to simulate one and learn from it. Every two years, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation … [Read more...]
Horned owl treated to toasty talons at Basin Electric substation
January 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Tyler Lindholm, lead substation electrician at Transmission System Maintenance - Gillette, caught these photos of a horned owl at our Teckla … [Read more...]
Annual donation from Basin Electric helps Gettysburg Fire and Rescue provide vital services to its community
December 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Journeyman lineman and volunteer firefighter Kyle Kusser is passionate about serving. Growing up in Highmore, SD, Kusser’s dad and uncles all … [Read more...]
Construction Zone
October 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
There’s a saying that there are two seasons in the Midwest: winter and construction season. Basin Electric has three major construction projects … [Read more...]
Retired Basin Electric truck reports for fire duty in Hazen
October 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A truck that formerly served Basin Electric’s Transmission System Maintenance shop in Mandan, ND, will soon grace the streets of Hazen, ND, as part of … [Read more...]
Power line cutting ceremony marks opening of Iowa power line training field
May 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A ribbon cutting ceremony commonly marks the opening of a new business, building or structure. So it’s only fitting that Midland Power … [Read more...]
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