A. James Sharp

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a non-profit organization which provides electric generation and transmission services for cooperatives. It operates Antelope Valley Station, Deer Creek Station, Crow Lake Wind, Groton Generation Station, Laramie River Station, and Leland Olds Station. It also offers vegetation management program. The company was founded on April 4, 1961 and is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

Dakota Gasification Corp. produces synthetic natural gas and other byproducts. The firm transforms coal into natural gas, which is supplied to homes and businesses across the Eastern US. Its synfuels plant produces carbon dioxide, fertilizers, solvents, phenol and other chemicals. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

North West Rural Electric Cooperative is a consumer-owned electric distribution cooperative. It provides electric service farm, residential, commericial and industrial services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Orange City, IA.

Dakota Coal Co. provides financing services for mining and metal companies. The company is headquartered in bismarck, ND.