NDAREC

Name: NDAREC
Address: 3201 Nygren Drive NW, Mandan, ND, 58554, US
Telephone: +17016636501

An indispensable network of electric utility cooperatives

The North Dakota Association of Rural Elec Membership in the association is voluntary.

The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) is the trade association for the states 17 distribution co-ops and five Generation and Transmission co-ops in North Dakota. It was incorporated in 1958 and is located in Mandan, North Dakota. Today, NDAREC (also commonly referred to as Statewide) works with the state's network of electric cooperatives to provide a complete packag

e of quality services in communications, government relations, safety training, professional development and economic development. It is offered to any electric cooperative organized for the purpose of operating electrical generating plants or transmission and distribution systems in the state of North Dakota. Affiliate memberships are also available. Please contact us for more information.

09/04/2026

We're more than an electric provider. We're your neighbor, your partner, and a part of the community we serve. ⚡❤️

09/04/2026

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙚

Join us in elevating rural North Dakota by planning to attend Rural on the Rise, an annual one-day event for rural champions, to be held Sept. 29 at the NDAREC Cooperative Center in Mandan.

The conference is perfect for economic development and community betterment organizations, chambers of commerce, elected officials, city staff, volunteers from small towns and anyone interested in the growth and prosperity of rural North Dakota.

To register, visit ndarec.com/ruralontherise.

Your registration fee is a nonrefundable donation to the North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperative Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity.

09/04/2026

𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙍𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉

Join us Sept. 17 in Fort Yates for a free Rural Development Information Session to learn about programs, funding opportunities and resources available to help strengthen communities across the Sioux County region.

Whether you're interested in small-business growth, economic development, community projects or the future of your town, this workshop is for you.

Sitting Bull College
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT
Lunch provided
Together, we can help rural North Dakota thrive.

Register here: https://www.ndarec.com/rdoutreach

09/03/2026

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

NDAREC welcomed new employees and directors from across the state at the Cooperative Connection, a two-day course aimed at providing a solid orientation for those joining the electric cooperative family.

Participants explored the cooperative business model and principles, learned how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed, and discussed the trends and challenges shaping the industry. A behind-the-scenes tour of BNI Coal’s Center Mine and Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station provided a firsthand look at how North Dakota lignite helps power our communities.

Thank you to the speakers and cooperative leaders who shared their knowledge and experience throughout the event:Bryan Singletary, Practical Energies; Josh Kramer, executive vice president and general manager, NDAREC; Jean Brandt, director, Central Power and North Central Electric Co-Op, and NDAREC board member; Paul Fitterer, general manager, Capital Electric Cooperative ; Christel Laskowski, business manager, Verendrye Electric Cooperative; Chris Baumgartner, senior vice president of member and external relations, Basin Electric Power Cooperative; and Doug Remboldt, president and CEO, National Information Solutions Cooperative(NISC).

The Cooperative Connection helped participants better understand what it means to be part of the electric cooperative network and the important role each employee and director plays in serving members and communities.

09/02/2026

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
NDAREC hosted 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 yesterday at the NDAREC Cooperative Center in Mandan. This bipartisan event brought together candidates running for public office for a focused look at the electric industry and the issues that affect the people and communities electric cooperatives serve.

The session was led by 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆, a nationally recognized utility executive and consultant with decades of experience in operations, governance and strategic leadership. Josh Kramer, NDAREC general manager and Zac Smith, government relations director also previewed issues North Dakota's electric cooperatives will likely address at the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session.

Electricity is essential to nearly every part of our lives and our economy. Sessions like Electricity Matters help provide policymakers with a better understanding of our industry, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the important role electric cooperatives play in powering North Dakota.

Thank you to the candidates who took the time to join us, ask questions and learn more about the industry that keeps North Dakota powered.

09/01/2026

Storms can happen any time of year, and the best time to prepare is before severe weather is in the forecast. As we recognize National Preparedness Month, take a few minutes this week to build or refresh your emergency kit. Include essentials like bottled water, nonperishable food, flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, medications, phone chargers and important documents.

08/31/2026

𝘾𝙊𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙊𝙈𝙄𝘾 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙒𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙀

On Aug. 27, RDFC board members and staff, along with members of the NDAREC Rural Development Services Advisory Committee, visited Carrington and Devils Lake to see loan and grant dollars at work.

Participants learned more about the RDFC program's impact from the new owners of the recently expanded R3 Meats in Carrington – a recipient of a N.D. Food Impact Fund loan. They also met with park district board members and staff at Dockside Entertainment, as well as the third-generation owner of Woodland Resort in Devils Lake, which added an event venue in 2025. The latter two projects received USDA Rural Economic Development Loans, with applications prepared by NDAREC rural development staff.

The group also toured the new Ramsey County Event Center, which benefited from grant-writing services and a connection to a donor organization that prefers to remain anonymous.

The RDFC and NDAREC Rural Development Services Advisory Committee are supported by and comprised of rural electric and broadband cooperative leaders as part of their commitment to concern for community.

08/28/2026

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08/26/2026

Congratulations to Kennedy DeLap, editorial assistant, who earned a Willie Award for "Best Treatment of a Technical Subject" on behalf of North Dakota Living!

Kennedy received the award for her story exploring trade tariffs through a local lens, helping readers understand a complex national issue and what it means closer to home.

Named after Willie Wiredhand, the Willie Awards recognize excellence in electric cooperative communications nationwide.

Congratulations, Kennedy, on this well-deserved recognition! We are so proud of you!

08/26/2026

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙔 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙎𝘼𝙍𝙔, 𝘿𝙐𝘼𝙉𝙀!

We are proud to celebrate Advertising Manager Duane Crabbe's seventh employee anniversary!

Duane plays an important role in managing advertising, engaging with cooperative members across the state and cultivating partnerships with North Dakota organizations. Whether he's attending trade shows, at public events or connecting with businesses that support electric cooperatives, people are at the heart of everything he does. His favorite part of the job is meeting new people, and he believes the most important aspect of his work is continually building and maintaining meaningful relationships.

Duane brings integrity, accountability and adaptability his work. As a good listener who enjoys having fun and connecting with others, he makes a positive impact on colleagues, members and partners alike.

Thank you, Duane, for everything that you do!

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3201 Nygren Drive NW
Mandan, ND
58554

Telephone

+17016636501

Website

http://www.ndarec.com/

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