IN THE NEWS - POWERING OUR COMMUNITIES
Low prices
Your rates are among the lowest in the nation. That’s not an accident! We make the right investments at the right times to keep your costs down.
Strong reliability
We provide reliable electricity you can count on. That means you have power more than 99.98% of the time!
Clean energy
While we create a cleaner energy future, you'll continue to pay less to reliably power your home, or business, thanks to renewable options.
Generous giving
For more than a century our company and employees have partnered with the communities we serve to create meaningful impact.
Safety focus
We're committed to the safety of our employees, customers, and communities. We do the right thing. Always.
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We're here—safely powering communities with reliable, affordable electricity—so you can focus on what matters most.
LATEST NEWS
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We requested a rate review in South Dakota
We filed a request with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for permission to increase electric rates. This request is a result of rising costs to maintain a safe and reliable system while meeting customers’ growing electricity demand as economically as possible.
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Big Stone Plant turns 50
On May 1, 1975, we energized Big Stone Plant, a jointly-owned 475-megawatt coal-fired plant. On May 1, 2025, we proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary!
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Our company and Missouri River Energy Services receive approval of Facility Permit for South Dakota portion of new transmission line
On January 28 the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a Facility Permit for the South Dakota portion of the Big Stone South to Alexandria (BSSA) 345-kilovolt transmission line. Our company and Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, represented through its agent Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) will co-own the approximately 100-mile transmission line.