Colorado utilities are required by law to have franchise agreements with the cities and towns they serve. Essentially, a franchise is a contract between the municipality and the utility that outlines the terms and conditions for the utility to operate and provide service within city limits. With the current natural gas franchise expiring, Black Hills Energy and the City of Delta worked together on a new franchise, which the City of Delta’s charter requires go to voters for approval.

Whether creating a government-run electric utility will save customers money or cost more depends on the new utility’s annual operating costs. Two expenses, power supply and operations and maintenance (O&M) costs together make up about 75 percent of the budget.

Power Supply
 

Technical services

Working with us can enhance your company’s energy-management efforts. We combine decades of experience with new technologies and innovative processes to provide you with practical, affordable energy solutions. Plus, we work in all aspects of natural gas operations, including landfill gas and biogas facilities.

In-floor radiant heat

Warm up to heat without the headaches

In-floor radiant heat can be installed in less than half the time of other similar systems with less up front expense. Basements, garages, shops, warehouses and manufacturing facilities are all perfect applications for an in-floor heating system. You can even opt for an ice and snow melt system that eliminates the need for shoveling.