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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…
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Colorado crew praised for ambitious 811 education project
Natural gas is a safe and reliable energy source, but the number one threat to our systems is accidental line strikes. Safety is our top priority, and an important part of that is our ongoing effort to promote safe digging practices.Recently three of our team members from southwestern Colorado went…
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Black Hills Energy secures first ever utility energy service contract
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities on a groundbreaking Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) project. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to provide energy-saving solutions through Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) to federal government agencies…
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Flying to the rescue
Jan Meis and Suzie Kingery like to take walks together outside the Black Hills Energy office in Council Bluffs. Most days, these walks are uneventful, but on Monday, Oct. 7, they were surprised to see a Cooper’s hawk in the road. Several vehicles passed by before they had the opportunity to help.…
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Winter Ready
Forecasts are calling for extreme cold and the potential for measurable snowfall across much of our service territory. Colder weather means higher energy use as heating systems work harder to keep homes and businesses warm and safe. With the frigid air on the way, Black Hills Energy is here to…