Basin Electric
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Bismarck, ND, United States
About
Founded in 1961, Basin Electric is a co-op headquartered in Bismarck, United States with approximately 1000-5000 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a consumer-owned regional generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale bulk electric power to member rural electric systems across nine states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, and New Mexico. Founded in 1961, the cooperative operates over 1,900 employees and serves 3 million consumers through 138 member systems spanning 500,000 square miles. Basin Electric owns approximately 4,877 MW and operates 5,778 MW of electric generating capacity as of end of 2025. The cooperative employs an all-of-the-above energy strategy utilizing a mix of dispatchable and non-dispatchable generation resources to ensure reliable, affordable power. Major facilities are located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Iowa.
Headquarters
Bismarck, United States
Founded
1961
Employees
1000-5000
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, New Mexico