Basin Electric Power Cooperative in the news

Basin Electric is expanding generation capacity and managing large new energy demands through a program that protects existing members from cost increases while collaborating with other utilities.

Williams County approved a $400 million tax-exempt bond to help finance Basin Electric's $4 billion Bison Generation Station, a 1,400 MW natural gas power plant expected by 2030.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4 billion natural gas power plant to address regional energy shortages by 2030.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4 billion natural gas power plant to meet rising energy demand by 2030.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4 billion natural gas power plant, the state's largest, starting operation in 2029 to boost base-load power and support local industry.

North Dakota and South Dakota plan new natural gas power plants to meet rising energy demand, with Basin Electric's large Bison project supporting local industry and new large customers.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4 billion natural gas power plant, the state's largest and first combined cycle facility, to start operations by 2029.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 1,490 MW Bison Generation Station in North Dakota was approved, marking the state's largest gas plant and first base load facility in 45 years, with operations starting by 2030.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4B gas plant to address regional power needs from oil, gas, and population growth, providing baseload electricity by 2030.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4 billion natural gas power plant, the state's largest, to start operation by 2029, supporting local energy needs and industry.

North Dakota approved Basin Electric's $4B gas plant to address regional power constraints and support oil industry growth, providing baseload electricity by 2030.

Basin Electric used a USDA loan to gain exemption from FERC oversight, avoiding a $471 million refund related to its synfuels plant costs, amid disputes with member co-ops.

Basin Electric plans a $4 billion natural gas power plant in North Dakota to meet rising demand from oil and gas activities, preparing separately for large-load customers like data centers.

Basin Electric is planning a nearly $4 billion power plant project in northwest North Dakota.

Basin Electric plans a nearly $4 billion natural gas combined-cycle power plant in North Dakota, driven by large-load customer demand, not data centers.

Basin Electric plans a $4 billion natural gas power plant in North Dakota driven by oil and gas activity, not data centers, amid concerns over its necessity and impact.

Basin Electric plans a $4 billion natural gas power plant in northwest North Dakota to meet rising electricity demand from industrial and residential growth.

The Upper Sioux Community disputes Minnesota Valley Cooperative's attempt to block a large solar array powering its casino, citing tribal sovereignty and renewable energy rights, with the Public Utilities Commission agreeing to hear the case.

Basin Electric plans a $3.8 billion plant to meet growing electricity demand from oil and cryptomining, raising challenges in fair cost allocation among cooperative members.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative plans a nearly 1,500 MW natural gas power station in northwest North Dakota, with a public hearing set for June 30.