Basin Electric to buy power from new wind farm
It will be the sixth wind project partnership between Basin Electric and NextEra.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- April 22, 2010
Originally published by The Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Basin Electric Power Cooperative says it will buy the electricity from a large wind power development planned north of Bismarck.
NextEra Energy Resources is planning the wind farm near Baldwin that will have up to 68 turbines. Basin Electric says it will buy the power under a 30-year contract. It will be the sixth wind project partnership between Basin Electric and NextEra.
The state Public Service Commission has scheduled a May 20 hearing at the state Capitol to allow residents to review NextEra's plans.
Basin Electric generates and transmits electricity to 135 member rural electric systems in nine states.
Headquarters
1717 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58503-0564 USA
Phone: 701.223.0441
Basin Electric Power Cooperative will provide cost-effective wholesale energy along with products and services that support and unite rural America.
