Black Hills Energy Blog
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When temperatures are high outside and you’re feeling especially grateful for the coolness of your air conditioner, the last thing on your mind is your furnace. I mean, who wants to think about that when summer is in full swing? We get it – right now you want to bask in the sunshine and cherish… -
JUMP TO RECIPE Jump to grill safety If nothing makes you happier than lighting up the grill on a summer evening, rest assured you’re not alone. In the United States, nearly 20% of people grill several times a week. And who can blame them? What smells better than a juicy steak on the… -
Sipping an ice-cold glass of lemonade. Long days at the pool. Watermelon. We love summer and all the warm memories it holds. But as much as we appreciate a good sunshine-filled day, we’re just as thankful for a place to cool off. Our air conditioners help us enjoy the best summer has to offer… -
As we roll into summer, most of us are probably getting our yards into shape. It won’t be long before our flowerbeds are awash in color and our gardens are pumping out wheelbarrows full of zucchini (whether we like it or not). But have you thought about getting your house in shape for spring and…
Positive Energy
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Arkansas Gas employees proudly supported the 2021 Springdale Chamber Golf Classic in May. These Black Hills Energy team members managed a tent that provided information about the benefits and uses of natural gas, and they passed out Black Hills Energy prizes. They also manned extra tents, helped… -
On an overcast Saturday morning in June, Colorado Gas employees gathered at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in Fountain, Colorado. Nineteen Black Hills Energy employees and family members volunteered their time at the Nature Center and associated open space, cleaning up trash and removing an… -
Volunteering time and sweat, employees in Black Hills Energy’s Arkansas Gas office in Huntsville spent a day making sure Camp NOARK was ready for area Girl Scouts. In April, our employees joined the Northwest Arkansas Live United Day, raking leaves, splitting wood and installing new bunks in the… -
Our service techs are known for their appliance expertise, but sometimes they’re at the right place at the right time to help in other ways, too. Recently, our service tech, Doug, was visiting a home in Lincoln, Nebraska, to assist with an air conditioner. When Doug arrived, he discovered the…
Black Hills Energy News
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Pueblo, Colo. – July 29, 2021 - Black Hills Energy has received numerous reports from customers regarding attempted scam calls where the customer is told their bill is delinquent and service will be disconnected in 30 minutes unless they pay the caller. We urge customers with concerns about the… -
Rapid City, SD – July 23, 2021--Black Hills Energy has received reports from customers of attempted scam calls where the customer is told their bill is delinquent and will be turned off if they don’t pay immediately over the phone. We urge customers with concerns about the identity of someone…
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – July 13, 2021 – Black Hills Energy, in partnership with a team of industry-leading experts, has been named a finalist by the Wyoming Energy Authority to receive funding for a hydrogen demonstration pilot project at its Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station (CPGS), a 132-megawatt… -
RAPID CITY, S.D. – July 12, 2021 – Black Hills Energy has completed the replacement of a 55-year old electric transmission line in Rapid City to improve the safety and reliability of the regional electric grid. The 8-mile transmission line rebuild project replaced aging infrastructure, originally…