Aging in place – we should all be so lucky. But that becomes exponentially harder when you’re at risk and asked to not leave your home. Thanks to a Black Hills Energy Foundation COVID-19 emergency grant, seniors in Dodge City have been able to stay healthy. Fueled by a generous $3,000 grant fr...

During the COVID-19 outbreak South Dakota employees recognized the need for food security in the Rapid City, South Dakota and the Black Hills areas. In response to this need South Dakota designated $10,000 each to Feeding SD and Meals on Wheels, and $5,000 to Salvation Army.  “It c...

Before COVID-19 became a worldwide term, staff in Kansas were passionate about supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters. When a plan was being formed to help communities respond, it was one of the first organizations Kansas called. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas has been serving homebound meals to...

Iowa Operations Supervisor, John, noticed a line of cars at a local Webster City, Iowa school, waiting for lunch to be handed out to kids in need. John did a little more digging and found out that children under the age of 18 of families facing hardship could receive a school lunch...

May is National Electric Safety Month and sunny days are ahead of us. And we could all use a little sunshine in our lives right now. As you venture out for your favorite summer projects and activities, make sure to stay safe with these electric safety tips. 1. Look up Always look up before ...

The newly recommended tip for timing your handwashing is to sing “Happy Birthday.” Twice. (And you thought it seemed like a long song when it was the only thing standing between you and the cake!) We’ve all ramped up our handwashing routines in recent months and are likely spending more time at t...

Current events have us all experiencing more anxiety than usual. But if you can get out to enjoy the fresh air of your yard, you have a mood booster right at your fingertips: nature. There’s something about digging in the cool dirt on a warm spring day that can lift your spirit. In the book “The ...

“Do I need to unplug my laptop at night?” All your work-from-home energy efficiency questions answered If your dining room table looks like this, chances are you’ve been working from home. And that means that you likely have more electronics around than usual. Here’s your guide to making sure ...

Black Hills Energy is currently conducting a natural gas leak survey in the Cheyenne area. The survey is a routine part of our safety standards and will be performed by a gas technician, contracted through Heath Consultants. Approximately 12,400 natural gas meter locations are included in the inspec...

WICHITA, Kan. – May 20, 2020 – Home energy usage is likely on the rise as more people stay in. If you’re tired of puzzles and baking to stay busy, Black Hills Energy has four quick projects anyone can quickly perform to increase home comfort and decrease utility bills. Turn the temp down – sim...

Fayetteville, AR – May 20, 2020 – Black Hills Energy and The Salvation Army announce the second extension of their Hearts Warming Homes energy assistance program which will now be available through June 30, 2020. Due to economic hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many may be strugglin...

RAPID CITY, S.D. – May 19, 2020 – Black Hills Energy has increased reliability for its customers with a new high voltage, 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission substation called the West Rapid City Substation located at the company’s operations center on Deadwood Avenue in Rapid City. To connect the substa...