Cooperative Energy
Below you will see how Southeastern Electric gets the energy to power your homes and businesses. As an electric cooperative member, you have the power - you own the system detailed below.
Generation
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Basin Electric Power CooperativeHeadquartered in Bismarck, ND, Basin Electric Supplies 65% of your electricity. Basin Coal-Fired plants rank among the nation's cleanest and lowest cost coal plants |
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Federal HydropowerSix federal hydro-electric plants on the Missouri River provide 35% of your electricity. The Western Area Power Administration markets this renewable energy. |
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Wind EnergyThere are 29 wind-powered generators near Chamberlain and Highmore, SD that provide enough energy to power 14,000 homes. Southeastern members are part of this "GREEN" project. |
Transmission
East River Electric Power CooperativeHeadquartered in Madison, SD, East River delivers wholesale power to 21 member systems, including Southeastern, through a 2,500 mile transmission system. |
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Distribution
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Southeastern ElectricSoutheastern delivers retail electricity to over 13,700 members with 4,092 miles of power line. Southeastern Electric's 53 employees promise to deliver reliable, high quality electricity along with prompt, friendly service to you - our members and owners. | |
