FAYETTEVILLE, AR — Apr. 29, 2021 — Black Hills Energy is proud to announce that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.  

The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program. Winners are part of a distinguished group that has made a long-term commitment to fighting climate change and protecting public health through energy efficiency. They are among the nation’s leaders in driving value for the environment, the economy, and the American people.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized for our energy efficiency efforts in Arkansas,” said Lisa Pfitzinger, energy efficiency program manager. “For years, we’ve worked diligently with our partners to maximize the effectiveness of our program and bring savings to our customers.”

“ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are showing the world that delivering real climate solutions makes good business sense and promotes job growth,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Many of them have been doing it for years, inspiring all of us who are committed to tackling the climate crisis and leading the way to a clean energy economy.”

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2021 winners, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.