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Basin Today Magazine

Basin Electric's corporate magazine, BASIN TODAY, is your resource for the latest feature stories about Basin Electric and its subsidiaries, the membership and industry trends. Six issues of the magazine are published annually. BASIN TODAY is the recipient of a 2011 Gold MarCom Award for outstanding achievement by marketing and communications professionals for work that exceeds the high standards of the industry norm.

Below are the lead articles from recent issues in PDF version.

	November-December 2011 President’s report to the membership: Cliff Gjellstad CEO and general manager’s report to the membership: Ron Harper Democratic principles in action Putting together the pieces of the RTO puzzle Are co-op programs at risk? Northern Plains fights steady advance of Devils Lake
	September-October 2011 Community gathers for Dry Fork Station dedication Dry Fork Station - Up and Running Take a Tour of Dry Forks Station with Joel Dingman Seized by water Circumstances drive rate increase A Vision for Giant Power
	July-August 2011 Employees battle the Mighty Mo Measuring our mission with the Balanced Performance Scorecard Election 2012: Iowa's electric co-ops plan to make an impression A fight for fairness Community, Commitment, Cooperation Load forecast shows continued system growth The power of water
	May-June 2011 Basin Electric: First 50 years The Art of the Possible EPA is stepping on states' toes Hip to be bald Buzz is still all business Co-op in your pocket A look inside Deer Creek Station
	March-April 2011 Hard hats and cowboy boots A dream come true Crow Lake captures title Dakota Gas employee shows gratitude through a familiar symbol Extending a helping hand in our communities
	January-February 2011 A breath of boldness They're knocking at your door Securing the reins on rising rates Resource planning ahead Fresh tech, difficult decisions Generating inspiration
	November-December 2010 Where are they Now? Original incorporator edition Resolutions: How the membership sets the course for Basin Electric Target: Coal ash Deer Creek Station groundbreaking Douglas Electric small in stature, big in member satisfaction Testing out systems at Dry Fork Station Strength in Unity: President and General Manager’s Report Construction begins on cooperative-owned wind project Basin Electric and the national recession
	September-October 2010 EPA Quick Step Part 2 Grassroots efforts Nuclear power Financing the future A celebration in Culbertson Fresh Technology
	July-August 2010 EF4 tornado The EPA quickstep The power is in the wind Montana Limestone addition ready to roll Caught in the boom Proficiency in efficiency
	May-June 2010 RUS story Health care bill My meter Efficiency funds Guy Documentary premieres in June
	March-April 2010 Wind challenges DFS Construction Ice Storms Smart Dollars Charitable Giving
	January-February 2010 Managing the Carbon Footprint Largest cooperative-owned wind project operational Stronger together When you wish... Innovative carbon capture project A playbook for efficiency
	November-December 2009 The Resolutions Committee: Defining Basin Electric's position on the issues Co-ops search for a cure Basin Electric's commitment to wind takes root Building on a big year at Basin Electric Extreme Makeover: Synfuels Plant edition Staying off the hot list is cool: Dakota Gas teams work to meet efficiency goals Hitting the hog to bring home the bacon
	September-October 2009 All in the family - Corn Belt Power takes seat at the table Striking a position Wrench time overhaul - DGC manages maintenance to cut costs Victory affirmed by STB for Basin Electric and Western Fuels And the survey says... print praised, social media gains ground Smart grid 101
	July-August 2009 Energy Secretary announces funding for clean coal project Waxman-Markey bill passes House Directors authorize Class A contracts for Corn Belt Power Cooperative Efficiency and conservation opportunities abound Celebrating 25 Years
	May-June 2009 Home Grown: Iowa Lakes keeps wind power local Powerless Solid: Why tremors on Wall St. don't crack the cooperative model
	March-April 2009 National transmission grid: Basin Electric helps shape vision for the future Coal ash handling: This is how we do it Good news for captive rail customers
	January-February 2009 Defining certain paths to prepare for an uncertain future Efficient choices save money & megawatts Basin Electric is finding ways to pursue wind Basin Electric thanks Stanton, Hazen fire departments