Who we are
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a consumer-owned, regional wholesale electricity supplier headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Our history as an electric cooperative is rooted in the beginnings of the electrification of rural America. As a cooperative and as your Touchstone Energy partner, we proudly adhere to the seven cooperative principles.
The pride we have in our work is evident in our vision statement: Basin Electric will provide best-in-class, cost-effective wholesale energy, along with products and services that support and unite rural America.
What we do
Bismarck is North Dakota’s capital city. Home to over 70,000 people, the Bismarck-Mandan area offers rural serenity with all the amenities of a city setting. Recreational activities are abundant, featuring some of the best fishing and hunting opportunities in North America. Other attractions include golf courses, bicycle trails, a community symphony and theater, cross-country ski trails, art galleries, museums and the Dakota Zoo. Bismarck has an excellent public school system, several private schools, a two-year state college and a private university.
Nestled on the banks of the Missouri River, the region is rich in history. The Lewis & Clark Expedition spent its first winter just 40 miles north of Bismarck. Ft. Abraham Lincoln, six miles south of Mandan, ND, was the home to Gen. George Custer and the Seventh Calvary before its fateful march to the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Beulah - Hazen
Beulah and Hazen, located just 70 miles from Bismarck, present an assortment of activities and services for residents. The two towns, located 10 miles apart, are minutes from Dakota Gasification Co., Leland Olds Station and Antelope Valley Station. With a combined population near 6,000, the Beulah-Hazen area offers a variety of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Water sports and fishing are less than 30 minutes away at Lake Sakajawea, and Bismarck is a short trip down the highway for shopping and commercial airline access.
Stanton
Nestled at the confluence of the Knife and Missouri Rivers, Stanton offers a tranquil lifestyle and a strong sense of community. The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site north of town adds a flavor of Native American culture. Stanton is just four miles from the Leland Olds Station.
Why Basin Electric?
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a consumer-owned, regional wholesale electricity supplier headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Our history as an electric cooperative is rooted in the beginnings of the electrification of rural America. As a cooperative and as your Touchstone Energy partner, we proudly adhere to the seven cooperative principles.
The pride we have in our work is evident in our vision statement: Basin Electric will provide best-in-class, cost-effective wholesale energy, along with products and services that support and unite rural America.
What we do
- Basin Electric owns 2,499 megawatts (MW) of electricity generating capacity and operates power plants with a total capacity of 3,412 MW in North Dakota, Wyoming and South Dakota. Our plants are among the cleanest coal-based plants in the nation.
- We serve 120 rural electric member cooperative systems that in turn serve approximately 1.8 million consumers in the nine states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and New Mexico.
- We have two major subsidiaries: Dakota Gasification Co. and Dakota Coal Co. Dakota Gasification Co. owns the Great Plains Synfuels Plant, which is the only commercial-scale coal gasification plant in the United States that manufactures natural gas.
Bismarck is North Dakota’s capital city. Home to over 70,000 people, the Bismarck-Mandan area offers rural serenity with all the amenities of a city setting. Recreational activities are abundant, featuring some of the best fishing and hunting opportunities in North America. Other attractions include golf courses, bicycle trails, a community symphony and theater, cross-country ski trails, art galleries, museums and the Dakota Zoo. Bismarck has an excellent public school system, several private schools, a two-year state college and a private university.
Nestled on the banks of the Missouri River, the region is rich in history. The Lewis & Clark Expedition spent its first winter just 40 miles north of Bismarck. Ft. Abraham Lincoln, six miles south of Mandan, ND, was the home to Gen. George Custer and the Seventh Calvary before its fateful march to the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Beulah - Hazen
Beulah and Hazen, located just 70 miles from Bismarck, present an assortment of activities and services for residents. The two towns, located 10 miles apart, are minutes from Dakota Gasification Co., Leland Olds Station and Antelope Valley Station. With a combined population near 6,000, the Beulah-Hazen area offers a variety of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Water sports and fishing are less than 30 minutes away at Lake Sakajawea, and Bismarck is a short trip down the highway for shopping and commercial airline access.
Stanton
Nestled at the confluence of the Knife and Missouri Rivers, Stanton offers a tranquil lifestyle and a strong sense of community. The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site north of town adds a flavor of Native American culture. Stanton is just four miles from the Leland Olds Station.
Why Basin Electric?
- Basin Electric is the parent company to seven subsidiaries and employs about 1,800 people. We offer excellent pay, along with a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
- Basin Electric provides a great working environment. We offer our employees training and development programs, an educational assistance program and employee recognition programs.
- Basin Electric has careers in a variety of fields. We frequently have job openings in areas such as engineering, computer science, power plant operations and maintenance, finance, public relations and more.
“What makes this organization outstanding and successful are the people and their commitment. I have always been proud to say I work at Basin Electric.”
Cheryl K., HDQ accounting analyst/accounts payable
“Basin is always working toward providing power using the best business practices for the best price. It’s nice to work at a cooperative that you can be proud of.”
Dan G., HDQ data architecture manager
“The diversity of Basin has allowed me to change careers and stay within the same company. I have worked with great people and have shared many memorable times. This makes my time with Basin both rewarding and enjoyable.”
Darrell K., AVS instrument I
Cheryl K., HDQ accounting analyst/accounts payable
“Basin is always working toward providing power using the best business practices for the best price. It’s nice to work at a cooperative that you can be proud of.”Dan G., HDQ data architecture manager
“The diversity of Basin has allowed me to change careers and stay within the same company. I have worked with great people and have shared many memorable times. This makes my time with Basin both rewarding and enjoyable.” Darrell K., AVS instrument I