ABOUT US


Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative owned by 138 member cooperative systems across nine states serving 3 million consumers. We pursue a smart and affordable energy strategy, and take advantage of the benefits of renewables while maintaining baseload that ensures the reliability our members expect.

Our history

Discover the milestones that shaped Basin Electric over 65 years.

Powering growth

We're working to safeguard our members with our large load commercial program.

Lonesome Creek Generation Station

Generation facilities

We invest in power and infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, reliable service.

Old photo showing linemen

Our history

Discover the milestones that shaped Basin Electric over 65 years.

Large building and blue sky

Powering growth

We're working to safeguard our members with our large load commercial program.

Our Members

Control and direction of Basin Electric begins with our member-owners.

News Center

Insight into Basin Electric's decisions, direction, and priorities.

Careers

Here you'll find a place to grow and a future to rely on.

Members at their ranch

Our Members

Control and direction of Basin Electric begins with our member-owners.

Executives shoveling dirt in front of construction site

News Center

Insight into Basin Electric's decisions, direction, and priorities.

Employees walking at Deer Creek Station

Careers

Here you'll find a place to grow and a future to rely on.

Mission


We are a safe, environmentally responsible cooperative that provides reliable, affordable power, products, and services to sustain the quality of life for our member-owners across rural America.

Values


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