Basin Electric Power Cooperative
| Company type | Cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric generation and transmission |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | Leland Olds and ten power providers |
| Headquarters | North Dakota , United States |
Area served | Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming |
Key people | Todd Telesz (CEO and General Manager) |
| Products | Electricity generation and transmission (coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, waste heat, nuclear power) |
| Website | www |
Basin Electric Power Cooperative operates as a wholesale electric generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in North Dakota. It delivers electricity to approximately 3 million consumers across nine U.S. states. Established in 1961 after the formation of Giant Power Cooperative in 1960 by Leland Olds alongside ten power providers, Basin Electric was founded to supply cost-effective electricity to rural communities. Its energy mix comprises coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, waste heat, and nuclear power sources.
Todd Telesz holds the position of CEO and General Manager. Among its significant subsidiaries is Dakota Gasification Company, which manages the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. This facility is recognized for capturing and storing close to half of its carbon dioxide emissions through technology initially developed during the Carter era. In 2005, Basin Electric's members set a goal requiring that renewable sources account for 10% of electricity consumption. By late 2009, the cooperative had completed a wind energy project featuring 77 turbines, thereby expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
Direct purchasing
- Grand Electric Cooperative - Bison, South Dakota
- KEM Electric Cooperative - Linton, North Dakota
- Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light & Power Association - Montevideo, Minnesota
- Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative - Jordan, Minnesota
- Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative - Flasher, North Dakota
- Powder River Energy Corporation - Sundance, Wyoming
- Roughrider Electric Cooperative - Hazen, North Dakota
- Rosebud Electric Cooperative - Gregory, South Dakota
- Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association - Rockford, Minnesota
Generation & Transmission (G&T)
- Central Power Electric Cooperative – Minot, North Dakota
- Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative – Great Falls, Montana
- Corn Belt Power Cooperative – Humboldt, Iowa
- East River Electric Power Cooperative – Madison, South Dakota
- L & O Power Cooperative – Rock Rapids, Iowa
- Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative – LeMars, Iowa
- Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative – Rapid City, South Dakota
- Upper Missouri G&T Electric Cooperative – Sidney, Montana
- Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association – Denver, Colorado
Class D Members
- Flathead Electric Cooperative – Kalispell & Libby, Montana
- Wyoming Municipal Power Agency – Lusk, Wyoming
States served by Basin Electric
Subsidiaries
- Basin Telecommunications Inc.
- Basin Cooperative Services
- Dakota Gasification Company
- Dakota Coal Company
- Montana Limestone Company
- Prairie Winds ND 1, Inc.
- Prairie Winds SD 1, Inc.
- Souris Valley Pipeline Ltd.
Board of directors
| District | Name | Position | Cooperative | Director since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wayne Peltier | President | Direct purchasing cooperatives | 2008 |
| 1 | Kermit Pearson | Vice President | East River Electric | 1997 |
| 2 | Gary Drost | Secretary/Treasurer | L & O Power | 1999 |
| 6 | Roberta Rohrer | Assistant Secretary | Central Montana Electric | 2004 |
| 3 | Troy Presser | Director | Central Power Electric Cooperative | 2015 |
| 4 | Don Applegate | Director | Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative | 1997 |
| 5 | Leo Brekel | Director | Tri-State G&T | 2014 |
| 7 | Mike McQuiston | Director | Rushmore Electric | 2008 |
| 8 | Allen Thiessen | Director | Upper Missouri G&T | 2012 |
| 10 | Paul Baker | Director | Powder River Energy Corporation | 2013 |
| 11 | Charlie Gilbert | Director | Corn Belt Power Cooperative | align=center=2009 |
External links
- Official website of Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- Google Books Various publications related to Basin Electric Power Cooperative