Protecting members. Enabling growth.  

Basin Electric and its member cooperatives are committed to providing reliable, affordable power. Today, we are entering a new era of growth. Requests for electricity are arriving faster and at a much larger scale than we’ve seen before — with some single projects seeking 50, 100, or even hundreds of megawatts. For perspective, that’s more than the total usage of many cities in our service area. 

To meet these increasing demands, Basin Electric is taking steps to protect its members from the rising costs associated with potential large loads. The Large Load Program, adopted by our board in June 2025, is the first step towards safeguarding our members. 

What the Program Does 

• Protects Basin Electric members: Insulates existing members from the costs and risks of serving non-traditional new loads. 
• Establishes fairness: Applies consistent rules for all new load and delivery point requests across our membership. 
• Safeguards financial strength: Reduces the risk of stranded assets, protects Basin Electric’s credit rating, and supports responsible capital investment. 
• Enables flexibility: Provides a clear process that supports growth while keeping member interests first.

How to Get Started 

• The program is open to applicants in Basin Electric’s service territory.  

• Interested parties must work with a Basin Electric member to access application materials through the member portal.