Rapid City, SD – April 17, 2023 – Our 21st Century system for delivering the safe, clean, reliable electricity that powers our lives is a modern marvel. It’s easy to take for granted that when we flip the switch, the lights will come on. But it takes a team of highly skilled experts – Black Hills Energy’s line and utility workers – working behind the scenes to help families and businesses have uninterrupted access to critical electric service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Providing reliable electric power and protecting public safety is top priority for our lineworkers who work tirelessly, at all hours of the day and night, often in challenging and extreme weather conditions, so customers have the energy they depend on to keep their families safe and their businesses thriving,” said Marc Eyre, vice president of electric operations in South Dakota. “On April 18, Black Hills Energy recognizes National Lineman Appreciation Day, a day to honor the essential contributions of the men and women responsible for constructing and maintaining our nation’s energy infrastructure.”

“Black Hills Energy’s lineworkers in South Dakota are responsible for constructing, inspecting, and maintaining over 3,800 miles of infrastructure serving 34 communities in western South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and southeast Montana, all while maintaining industry-leading electric reliability,” Eyre said. “That is no small task, and it takes an impressive team of professionals to make this happen each and every day.”

“We’re very proud to recognize our Black Hills Energy lineworkers for their hard work and dedication to our customers, their commitment to safety and for always being ready to answer the call to assist a neighbor or customer in need,” Eyre said. “Our Black Hills Energy team members lace up their boots and go to work every day of the year – weekends, holidays, no matter the weather conditions – to keep the energy flowing. When you see our Black Hills Energy trucks on the road in the communities we serve across the region, you know that our lineworkers are on the job. Please join me in expressing appreciation for our lineworkers, here at home and across America.”