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When a fire breaks out, most people focus on the emergency at hand. Everything that happens before the fire — the preparation, training and equipment maintenance — that makes an effective response possible, often goes overlooked.Across our service territory, volunteer and combination fire…
What started as an unexpected wildlife encounter in a Rapid City backyard ended with a young red-tailed hawk safely reunited with its family, thanks to the collaborative effort of a local family, the Black Hills Raptor Center and Black Hills Energy.Late one afternoon, Ashley and her family…
Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as getting together to play.That was the spirit behind the Salvation Army’s Play It Forward event in Rapid City, where families gathered for an afternoon of games, food and fun while helping raise money to support local residents facing…
Summer has a way of changing our routines. Vacation schedules, longer days, outdoor activities and kids being home all influence how we use energy. But even though we’re still sweating, fall is on the way. Soon our students will head back to school and cooler weather will start creeping into the…
With summer in full swing, we all want to be cool and comfortable. But when air conditioners work overtime, energy use climbs, and so do electric bills. The good news is you can keep your house cool while still managing costs. From A/C care and managing routines to finding rebates, small changes…
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…
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…