David P. Geschwind

Sunflower Electric Holdings, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of electricity. It provides wholesale power generated by six power plants to its member cooperatives and also sells to other regional utilities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Hays, KS.

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.

Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC engages in selling electricity and natural gas trading services. It offers risk management services which include portfolio analysis, transaction administration, consulting, training and policy development. The company was founded 1999 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

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.

Mid-Kansas Electric Co., Inc. owns and operates electric generation and transmission assets. It provides electricity to its members under the electric customer services agreement. It generates electricity using wind, coal, natural gas, and biomass. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Hays, KS.

East Central Energy Co-op provides electrical service. Its service also includes Internet, telecommunications and cable televisions. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Braham, MN.

Powder River Energy Corp. provides electricity transmission and distribution services. Its products include carbon footprint, green tag program, security lights and surge suppressors. The firm offers automatic payment plan, budget billing and energy assistance services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Sundance, WY.

Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Inc. distributes electric power. The private company is based in Grants, NM.

Lignite Energy Council operates as a regional trade association. It offers programs for education; government action; public relations and marketing; and research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.