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.

Lonesome Creek Generation Station

Generation facilities

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

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Annual Meeting

Learn more about this year's Annual Meeting of the Membership.

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Basin Today

Dive in to the summer issue of Basin Today magazine.

Our history

Discover the milestones that shaped Basin Electric over 65 years.

News Center

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

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Career Center

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

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Our history

Discover the milestones that shaped Basin Electric over 65 years.

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News Center

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

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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