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Each spring across southern Colorado, the return of ospreys is a welcome sight. These large birds migrate back to the region to raise their young. Because their diet is made up primarily of fish, they often settle near lakes, rivers and reservoirs. They’re adaptable birds, which is part of what…
Power outages and emergency situations can happen with little warning. Weather, wildlife and other factors can interrupt service even when systems are well maintained. We work hard to be ready to respond, and we want to help you do the same.Readiness starts long before there’s an outage. It…
On a recent Monday, the Black Hills Energy ambassadors joined players and staff from the Rapid City Rush in the Horace Mann neighborhood to share something practical with the community. Together, we distributed weatherization kits designed to help households save energy and improve comfort and…
This spring, Black Hills Energy employees connected with customers and community members across western South Dakota through several community events, including the Black Hills Home Show, Youth and Family Services (YFS) Kids Fair and the Rapid City Earth Day Expo.At each event, employee ambassadors…
In Sedgwick County, Colorado, a local partnership is helping young people build real‑world skills through agriculture. The Catch‑It program, led by Sedgwick County 4‑H and the Colorado State University Extension’s Golden Plains Area, is giving youth hands‑on experience raising livestock. Along the…
Our customers count on safe, reliable power every day, even during heat waves and winter storms. That’s why we’re excited about the progress on Lange II, a new generating station under construction in Rapid City. Once complete, it will strengthen the reliable service our customers depend on.We…
April 22 is Earth Day, but there’s no reason we can’t celebrate all summer long. We’re here to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective energy, and we’re committed to being environmentally friendly and as energy efficient as possible.Energy efficiency is great for the planet, but it’s good for your…
Northwest of Pueblo Memorial Airport sits one of Southern Colorado’s important energy resources: the Pueblo Airport Generating Station, or PAGS for short. Since 2012, PAGS has served as a dependable source of electricity for more than 100,000 Black Hills Energy customers across Southern Colorado.…
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When temperatures rise, your air conditioner becomes one of the hardest working systems in your home. And when it’s under that kind of strain, even small issues can quickly turn into bigger, more expensive problems.That’s something Kevin sees every day.As one of our Colorado Service Guard…
Power outages and emergency situations can happen with little warning. Weather, wildlife and other factors can interrupt service even when systems are well maintained. We work hard to be ready to respond, and we want to help you do the same.Readiness starts long before there’s an outage. It…
April 22 is Earth Day, but there’s no reason we can’t celebrate all summer long. We’re here to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective energy, and we’re committed to being environmentally friendly and as energy efficient as possible.Energy efficiency is great for the planet, but it’s good for your…
Most people don’t think about their water heater until something goes wrong. But Paul, one of our expert South Dakota Service Guard technicians, knows that small warning signs can turn into major problems if they’re ignored.“I want people to feel taken care of,” says Paul.Customers feel it too."…
Depending on where you live, you may be shocked that the first day of spring is almost here, or you may be surprised to find out it isn’t spring already. But whether you’re still running your heat or already opening your windows, now is a good time to start preparing for the change in weather and…