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Basin Electric is constructing new baseload and peaking generation resources to fulfill demands for power from our member systems. We continue to explore innovative technologies for producing cleaner energy from coal, while pursuing more diesel, gas turbine and renewable energy generation resources. Existing power facilities are being upgraded to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. To learn more about what we did in 2009, click here.
Generation projects
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Culbertson Generation StationBasin Electric plans to add its first generating resource in Montana - a natural-gas fueled peaking unit about eight miles northeast of Culbertson, MT. Basin Electric will begin obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals for the approximately $100 million project. More on Culbertson Generation Station |
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Deer Creek StationThe proposed Deer Creek Station is a 300-megawatt combined-cycle power plant to be located near the town of White in eastern South Dakota. The project was approved by Basin Electric's board of directors in July 2007 and is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2012. |
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Dry Fork StationProjected to be operational by 2011, Basin Electric plans to construct the Dry Fork Station, a coal-based power plant in the Gillette, WY, area to meet the growing electricity demand by its member systems. |
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Leland Olds Station Emissions Control ProjectThe Basin Electric’s board of directors approved the use of wet limestone scrubber technology for units 1 and 2 of the Leland Olds Station near Stanton, ND, in January. The technology selection process began in February 2006 when directors approved the installation of emissions control equipment at Leland Olds Station. |
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NextGen ProjectBasin Electric Power Cooperative is in the process of developing a baseload power plant to meet an ever-growing member demand. |
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Wind Projects in SDBasin Electric Power Cooperative is setting a milestone - to build the largest cooperative owned and operated wind project in the country. |
Transmission projects
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Western North Dakota Transmission ProjectsBasin Electric is proposing to construct two transmission lines in Western North Dakota. The first in the southwestern part of the state running 74 miles from Belfield to Rhame and the other, a 61-mile line, in the Northwest running from Williston to Tioga. |
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1717 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58503-0564 USA
Phone: 701.223.0441
