Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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About Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is an electric cooperative. The largest city serviced by the supplier is Bismarck, but the company also provides electricity to 232 cities in North Dakota. There is currently only one industrial customer account served by the company. There were a total of 1,098,737 megawatt hours sold through retail sales in 2021 by the supplier and 32,294,677 megawatt hours sold to wholesale customers. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 52.56% of the electricity sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 47.49%. The revenue for Basin Electric Power Cooperative in 2021 from electricity sales was $1,986,277,300, with 95.73% coming from wholesale electricity sales and 4.27% from retail sales to end users.
Companies routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Basin Electric Power Cooperative recently reported a loss of 0.39% of the electricity generation total. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the suppliers who operate throughout the United States. Basin Electric Power Cooperative has received a rank of 57th best out of 3509 suppliers who report energy loss in the United States.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1717 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
United States of America - CEO:Todd Telesz
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.basinelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(701) 223-0441
- Contact Page:www.basinelectric.com
- Social Media:
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- States Served:
- North Dakota
- Counties Served:
- Burleigh County
- Ward County
- Williams County
- Morton County
- Stark County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Quick Facts About Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is 26th in the United States out of 3509 companies in megawatt hours generated from coal usage.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is 389th in the United States out of the 3509 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel types.
Generating 19,165,817.61 megawatt hours annually, Basin Electric Power Cooperative is ranked 70th for total production of all suppliers in the US.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative generates 96.87% of their total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 18,565,387.61 megawatt hours, which is 63rd highest out of 3509 providers in the country.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative's electricity generation plants generate 2,380,018.91 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is ranked 68th in the country out of 3509 companies that we track for the total percentage of electricity output from renewable fuels.



Energy Loss
Basin Electric Power Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
129,142MWh
57 National Rank
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Energy Makeup
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Coverage Map

Basin Electric Power Cooperative State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
North Dakota | 1 | 84,729,700 | 9 |
Basin Electric Power Cooperative County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adams County | 2,237 | 3 | 11.83 | $119.89/mo |
Benson County | 6,090 | 4 | 10.52 | $155.76/mo |
Billings County | 839 | 2 | 9.96 | $132.11/mo |
Bottineau County | 6,442 | 5 | 10.33 | $131.81/mo |
Bowman County | 3,024 | 3 | 11.83 | $119.89/mo |
Burke County | 2,177 | 4 | 9.20 | $106.41/mo |
Burleigh County | 97,895 | 4 | 10.60 | $107.03/mo |
Dickey County | 5,013 | 5 | 10.64 | $137.82/mo |
Divide County | 2,196 | 5 | 9.30 | $134.82/mo |
Dunn County | 4,054 | 4 | 9.75 | $115.32/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Platte County | WY | Coal | 10,363,270.07 | 10,595,908,759.86 | 1,022.45 | |||
Antelope ValleyBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Mercer County | ND | Coal | 5,361,343.01 | 6,004,474,107.8 | 1,119.96 | ||
Leland OldsBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Mercer County | ND | Coal | 3,489,662 | 4,021,421,223.41 | 1,152.38 | ||
Campbell County | WY | Coal | 2,914,861.01 | 3,113,765,993.39 | 1,068.24 | |||
Spirit MoundBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%) | Clay County | SD | Distillate Fuel Oil | 7,477 | 8,128,534.93 | 1,087.14 |
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Fuel Makeup
Cities Basin Electric Power Cooperative Has Coverage
- Alamo, ND
- Alexander, ND
- Almont, ND
- Ambrose, ND
- Amidon, ND
- Anamoose, ND
- Antler, ND
- Arnegard, ND
- Balfour, ND
- Balta, ND
- Bantry, ND
- Barney, ND
- Beach, ND
- Belfield, ND
- Benedict, ND
- Bergen, ND
- Berlin, ND
- Berthold, ND
- Beulah, ND
- Bisbee, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Bottineau, ND
- Bowbells, ND
- Bowdon, ND
- Bowman, ND
- Braddock, ND
- Brinsmade, ND
- Buchanan, ND
- Bucyrus, ND
- Burlington, ND
- Butte, ND
- Cando, ND
- Carpio, ND
- Carrington, ND
- Carson, ND
- Cathay, ND
- Cayuga, ND
- Center, ND
- Cleveland, ND
- Cogswell, ND
- Coleharbor, ND
- Columbus, ND
- Courtenay, ND
- Crosby, ND
- Dawson, ND
- Deering, ND
- Des Lacs, ND
- Dickey, ND
- Dickinson, ND
- Dodge, ND
- Donnybrook, ND
- Douglas, ND
- Drake, ND
- Dunn Center, ND
- Dunseith, ND
- Dwight, ND
- Edgeley, ND
- Egeland, ND
- Elgin, ND
- Ellendale, ND
- Epping, ND
- Esmond, ND
- Fairmount, ND
- Fairview, MT
- Fessenden, ND
- Flasher, ND
- Flaxton, ND
- Forbes, SD
- Forman, ND
- Fort Yates, ND
- Fortuna, ND
- Fredonia, ND
- Fullerton, ND
- Gackle, ND
- Gardena, ND
- Garrison, ND
- Gascoyne, ND
- Gladstone, ND
- Glen Ullin, ND
- Glenburn, ND
- Glenfield, ND
- Golden Valley, ND
- Golva, ND
- Goodrich, ND
- Grace City, ND
- Grano, ND
- Granville, ND
- Great Bend, ND
- Grenora, ND
- Gwinner, ND
- Hague, ND
- Halliday, ND
- Hamberg, ND
- Hankinson, ND
- Hansboro, ND
- Harvey, ND
- Havana, ND
- Haynes, ND
- Hazelton, ND
- Hazen, ND
- Hebron, ND
- Hettinger, ND
- Hurdsfield, ND
- Jamestown, ND
- Jud, ND
- Karlsruhe, ND
- Kenmare, ND
- Kensal, ND
- Kief, ND
- Killdeer, ND
- Knox, ND
- Kramer, ND
- Kulm, ND
- LaMoure, ND
- Landa, ND
- Lansford, ND
- Leeds, ND
- Lehr, ND
- Leith, ND
- Lidgerwood, ND
- Lignite, ND
- Lincoln, ND
- Linton, ND
- Loraine, ND
- Ludden, ND
- Maddock, ND
- Makoti, ND
- Mandan, ND
- Mantador, ND
- Marion, ND
- Marmarth, ND
- Martin, ND
- Max, ND
- Maxbass, ND
- McHenry, ND
- Medina, ND
- Medora, ND
- Mercer, ND
- Milnor, ND
- Minnewaukan, ND
- Minot, ND
- Mohall, ND
- Monango, ND
- Montpelier, ND
- Mooreton, ND
- Mott, ND
- Mylo, ND
- Napoleon, ND
- New England, ND
- New Leipzig, ND
- New Rockford, ND
- New Salem, ND
- New Town, ND
- Newburg, ND
- Noonan, ND
- Oakes, ND
- Oberon, ND
- Overly, ND
- Palermo, ND
- Parshall, ND
- Perth, ND
- Pettibone, ND
- Pick City, ND
- Pingree, ND
- Plaza, ND
- Portal, ND
- Powers Lake, ND
- Ray, ND
- Reeder, ND
- Regan, ND
- Regent, ND
- Rhame, ND
- Richardton, ND
- Riverdale, ND
- Robinson, ND
- Rocklake, ND
- Rolette, ND
- Rolla, ND
- Ross, ND
- Rugby, ND
- Ruso, ND
- Rutland, ND
- Ryder, ND
- Sarles, ND
- Sawyer, ND
- Scranton, ND
- Selfridge, ND
- Sentinel Butte, ND
- Sherwood, ND
- Sheyenne, ND
- Solen, ND
- Souris, ND
- South Heart, ND
- Spiritwood Lake, ND
- Springbrook, ND
- St. John, ND
- Stanley, ND
- Stanton, ND
- Steele, ND
- Strasburg, ND
- Streeter, ND
- Surrey, ND
- Sykeston, ND
- Tappen, ND
- Taylor, ND
- Tioga, ND
- Tolley, ND
- Towner, ND
- Turtle Lake, ND
- Tuttle, ND
- Underwood, ND
- Upham, ND
- Velva, ND
- Venturia, ND
- Voltaire, ND
- Wahpeton, ND
- Washburn, ND
- Watford City, ND
- Westhope, ND
- White Earth, ND
- Wildrose, ND
- Williston, ND
- Willow City, ND
- Wilton, ND
- Wing, ND
- Wishek, ND
- Wolford, ND
- Woodworth, ND
- Wyndmere, ND
- York, ND
- Zap, ND
- Zeeland, ND
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative FAQ:
What percentage of Basin Electric Power Cooperative's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Basin Electric Power Cooperative produces 96.87% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Basin Electric Power Cooperative?
You can reach Basin Electric Power Cooperative by phone via (701) 223-0441.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Basin Electric Power Cooperative?
There are 5 power plants owned by or associated with Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
What percentage of Basin Electric Power Cooperative's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?
Basin Electric Power Cooperative generates 3.13% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
How many counties does Basin Electric Power Cooperative supply electricity in?
There are 44 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Basin Electric Power Cooperative including North Dakota.
Who is the CEO of Basin Electric Power Cooperative?
The current CEO of Basin Electric Power Cooperative is Todd Telesz.
What cities does Basin Electric Power Cooperative provider electricity in?
Basin Electric Power Cooperative supplies in 232 cities.