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We do more than power homes and businesses.

We fuel the vibrant lives within them. Through our commitment to charitable giving, employee volunteerism and community outreach, we strive to make a lasting positive impact on the places we call home. When our communities grow, we grow.

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Giving pillars

Guided by our giving pillars, we strive to build thriving communities, support environmental sustainability and cultivate future leaders. By addressing essential needs and promoting well-being, we work to create safer, healthier and happier communities. Our dedication to sustainability is creating a greener planet for future generations. To lead those generations, we empower youth through education and mentorship, paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders. Join us in making a positive impact today.

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Thriving communities

We're building a stronger community together. By providing essential support for critical needs, food security, affordable housing, childcare and energy assistance we can help make the communities we serve safer, healthier and happier. We support the efforts of our neighbors, safety and emergency services, veterans and first responders.

Conservation

We are protecting our planet for future generations. We are committed to sustainability and good stewardship of our planet. Through tree planting, energy efficiency programs, weatherization and supporting our natural environment, we are helping our customers use less energy. With community gardens, neighborhood clean-ups, wildlife protection, pollinator and biodiversity programs, we are making tomorrow better than today.

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Future leaders

We're empowering our youth for a brighter tomorrow. We are setting them up for success by supporting childhood education, STEAM and mentoring programs and organizations leading diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities. By creating clear paths to careers in energy, we're helping to develop the leaders the industry need.

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Sponsorship and donations

We’re all in this together. That’s why we use our Charitable Giving program to award sponsorships to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, schools and school districts to help our communities flourish.

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Community impact

We’re committed to creating a cleaner energy future, improving energy efficiency, lowering emissions and protecting wildlife. We’re dedicated to the sustainability of our company, communities and planet.

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Our Foundation

The Black Hills Corp. Foundation’s mission supports and enhances the communities across the eight states we call home. 

Since 2001, we’ve advanced civic, cultural, sustainable and charitable purposes across our service territories, granting over $8.3 million to more than 500 organizations within our service area.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting organizations in our communities, guided by our giving pillars: thriving communities, conservation and future leaders.

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Positive Energy

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Wildfire prevention: a year-round commitment
Wildfire prevention takes all of us. Across the communities we serve, the risk of wildfire is growing — fueled by longer fire seasons, hotter temperatures and drier conditions. These fires are burning hotter, lasting longer and devastating more acres each year, according to data from the…
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Black Hills Energy helps Pueblo neighborhood with energy efficiency
Bessemer is one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in Pueblo, Colorado, with longstanding ties to the area’s steel industry. The neighborhood is also one of Pueblo’s most diverse neighborhoods, and is full of historic homes. Of course, historic homes are by nature older, and as we all…
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Funds for Firefighters: Helping those who help others
Safety is a community effort — and everyone has a part to play. Across the communities we serve, volunteer firefighters are often the first to respond when emergencies strike. These dedicated individuals show up day or night, balancing their service with full-time jobs and family responsibilities.…
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Powering communities with compassion — utility worker’s heroic act saves a life
Our natural gas utility workers do more than provide energy—they’re often the quiet heroes in our communities. Jonathan Boudreaux, a dedicated employee at Black Hills Energy, exemplifies this spirit of service and preparedness.Just before Thanksgiving last year, Jonathan was running late to the…