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23 Jan 2025
We are excited to announce plans to build a new natural gas-fueled generation facility in Williams County, North Dakota! The new facility, called Bison Generation Station, will produce approximately 1,470 megawatts of electricity.
Learn more: bit.ly/BisonGenerationStatio…
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Summer is here, and so are some new faces.
We are excited to welcome our summer interns! We look forward to the ideas, energy, and growth they’ll bring this season.
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Basin Electric’s 2025 Annual Report is now available online!
The report centers on the cooperative’s foundational purpose of delivering reliable, affordable power to the communities it serves.
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Kent Janssen, former vice president and chief operating officer at @Dakota_Gas, passed away on May 30, 2026.
Read more below.
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The Wheelock-and Tande-to-Saskatchewan transmission project reached key milestones in May with two major approvals:
1) A site compatibility permit by the North Dakota PSC on May 14
2) A Presidential Permit by the U.S. DOE on May 21
Read more in the comments below.
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Basin Electric’s latest project to come on line—Springbrook substation, located approximately 10 miles from Williston, North Dakota—was energized on April 8, along with the 6.5-mile 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting it to the East Fork substation.
Details below.
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Basin Electric is keeping its workforce aligned with three cooperative goals that continue to anchor the organization’s priorities: safety, reliability, and affordability. These are closely tied to the five strategic objectives set by the BOD.
Full story in the comments.
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Today, we pause to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and service will not be forgotten.
On this Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everything.
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Dwight Rossow has been elected to serve on the Basin Electric Board of Directors beginning May 1, 2026. He will represent District 7, Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Learn more about Rossow: bit.ly/Rossow-Basin-Electric…
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Communities thrive when people show up, and Leland Olds Station's Dan Haag is a perfect example. Dan lives his belief: when we share our skills, we strengthen the place we call home.
Read more: bit.ly/Where-passion-meets-s…
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Monday was a historic day at Basin Electric as we broke ground on the Bison Generation Station. Powered by natural gas and advanced turbine technology, the facility will add up to 1,490 megawatts to the grid by 2030.
Read more here: bit.ly/BisonGenerationGround…
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It’s Nurses Week, and we’re recognizing the nurses at @Dakota_Gas and Headquarters who keep our people healthy, safe, and ready for the work that powers our region. This week, our Headquarters building glows red for the nurses who make a big impact.
#NursesLightUpTheSky
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Our 65th anniversary celebration on May 5 was one to remember! Our employees enjoyed treats and joined in unveiling our special anniversary video, featuring the moments that made us who we are today.
Watch and celebrate with us: basinelectric.com/about-us/o…
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Basin Electric has earned a spot among the 2026 top 10 workplaces in Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, as recognized by the Young Professionals Network.
Read more: bit.ly/2026-Top-10-YPN
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Basin Electric hosted open houses in Alexander and Williston, ND, to share information and gather feedback on the proposed Pioneer‑to‑Patent Gate 345‑kV transmission line project.
Read more: bit.ly/Pioneer-to-Patent-Gat…
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Basin Electric turns 65 today! We’ve come a long way, and we’re just getting started.
Walk through the milestones that shaped us with our new interactive history timeline: basinelectric.com/about-us/o…
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