Our Trade Allies are on the front lines every day helping our customers save on energy costs through energy evaluations, using our rebate programs, quality installations and conservation tips.

Private on-site solar includes roof-top and ground mounted solar systems located at your home or business, owned or leased by a third party. If you receive your electric service from Black Hills Energy in Southern Colorado, you are eligible to participate in our on-site private solar program.

Get rid of your old, inefficient refrigerator, stand-alone freezer, or window air conditioner and earn some cash.

Get rid of your old, inefficient refrigerator, stand-alone freezer, or window air conditioner and earn some cash.

You can buy up to 22 LEDs from a participating retailer at a reduced cost.

Take advantage of instant rebates at participating stores when you buy:

• Approximate kWh per month: 10 kWh
• Only do dishes once a day. It may be more efficient to do one dishwasher load a day than to wash your dishes by hand three times a day.
• Lowering your water heater temperature a few degrees can save on energy usage. With a dishwasher, you need a setting of about 140 degrees.
• Don't crowd your dishes. Don't block the spray arms when you load.
• Clean food off dishes first. Before loading, scrape off dishes and rinse them quickl

• Approximate kWh per month: 91kWh
• Don't use an entire wash cycle for only a couple of garments. On the other hand, jamming too much into a wash load causes extra wrinkles and lint.
• Always clean the lint trap after each use, or before you start a new load. Also, double-check the pockets of your garments.
• Maintain dryer vents and clean underneath and behind the dryer regularly.
• Plan your drying cycle. First dry larger, bulkier clothes, and then use a shorter cycle

Reduce your energy use with every meal

• Approximate kWh per month: 120 kWh
• Check foods through the oven window. You may lose 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit each time you open the door.
• Turn off the oven a few minutes before cooking time ends. For many dishes, especially those that require a long cooking time, you can turn off the oven a few minutes before finishing.