Kenneth S. Rutter

Dakota Coal Co. provides financing services for mining and metal companies. The company 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.

Illinois Power Generating Co. engages in generating and supplying electricity. It owns and operates a merchant generation business in Illinois. The company was founded in March 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative distributes and supplies electricity. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.

Delta-Montrose Electric Association is a rural electric cooperative that was incorporated in 1938 and is located in Montrose, CO. The private company serves 28,000 members in Montrose, Delta, and Gunnison counties and provides affordable, reliable, and safe electric service. The company is progressive and forward-thinking and offers various programs and services, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and safety demonstrations. Delta-Montrose Electric Association also partners with local organizations to assist members with financial needs. The company's CEO is Jack Johnston, and the company serves approximately 34,000 meters and 29,000 members in southwest Colorado.

Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc. operates as an electrical generation and transmission cooperative company. It serves farms, homes and businesses. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minot, ND

McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides electric power distribution services. Its products and services include water heaters, rebates, electric heat and off-peak program. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Garrison, ND.

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. engages in the distribution of electric power supply to its cooperative members. It provides generation, transmission, resource planning, environment and technology consulting and renewable energy services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.

Highline Electric Association operates as rural electric cooperative. Its products include marathon water heaters, electrical thermal storage, surge protectors, pole mount LEDs and high pressure sodium. The company was founded on December 19, 1938 and is headquartered in Holyoke, CO.

Western Fuels Association, Inc. supplies coal and provides transportation services to consumer-owned electric utilities. Its services include mining operations, fuel chain management, geologic investigation, mine engineering, and site evaluation. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.

Illinois Power Marketing Co. provides electricity for the residential and commercial customers. The firm serves homes and businesses in central and southern Illinois. The company is headquartered in Collinsville, IL.

Part of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Montana Limestone Co. engages in construction sand and gravel mining. The company is based in Helena, MT.

Basin Telecommunication, Inc. provides power distribution services.

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. distributes and supplies electric power and engineering services. It also assists employees and directors of rural electric cooperatives with their financial needs and planning through its credit union; operates electronic control systems, wireless communications networks, and computer systems. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Rapid City, SD.