Basin Electric hits new summer member billing peak in July

Basin Electric set a new summer member billing peak in July of 4,764 megawatts (MW), surpassing the previous summer billing peak that occurred in August 2023 of 4,704 MW.

Jessica Moser, Basin Electric member revenue specialist II, said the peak is attributed to an increase in member load growth throughout Basin Electric's service territory.

To accommodate members continued load growth, Basin Electric is investing almost $8 billion dollars over the next ten years in transmission and generation assets to ensure reliable electricity for its members.