On June 8, 2010, Black Hills Energy* filed a rate application with the Iowa Utilities Board to recover the cost of capital investments the company has made in its Iowa natural gas distribution system.

Since December 2008, we have invested $17.2 million in Iowa communities to replace pipe and other equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, made system upgrades and implemented new technology. These investments translate to the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the natural gas distribution system that serves you, your family and your business.

While these improvements have been made and customers are receiving the benefit of them, they are not reflected in our current billing rates. The process to recover those costs requires filing a rate request with the IUB.

Rate Case Overview

Learn why Black Hills Energy is requesting approval of new rates, what is included in the rate filing request, and customer rate impacts.

Ways to Manage Your Natural Gas Bill

Get information on the many programs we offer to help customers manage their natural gas bill, including information about our energy efficiency rebate programs.

Additional Information

See the rate filing news release and customer notification. Get answers to commonly asked questions and learn common rate case terminology. View dates and information for customer comment meetings.

Black Hills Energy's rate application will be available at www.iowa.gov/iub/.

*Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy

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