Casper, WY. – March 17, 2020 — On a chilly early spring morning, steam safely vents from neighborhood rooftops covered in frost. Inside those homes, families are safe and warm enjoying a hot shower or a freshly cooked breakfast on their natural gas range thanks in part to the natural gas utility workers in your community who keep the natural gas safely flowing - no matter the weather or time of day. It’s because of this focus on safety and dedication to customer service that National Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day is observed on March 18 of each year.

This year, Black Hills Energy will recognize their team members who take the time and care to ensure the safety of the natural gas system in your community by observing national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day.

Black Hills Energy employees are responsible for safely maintaining approximately 5,900 total miles of natural gas transmission and distribution lines in the state. The company’s employees carefully maintain those lines to make sure homes and businesses in Wyoming receive the natural gas they need. In addition to making sure that customers’ homes are kept warm during the winter, Black Hills Energy employees can also be counted on to support their communities.

“We are observing March 18 to recognize our natural gas utility workers who safely provide natural gas to our customers in Wyoming,” said Dustin McKen, director of operations for the state. “Our first priority is always public safety, but we also want to recognize our team members for always being ready. They answer the call to assist a neighbor or customer in need. They help at nonprofits and volunteer for local fire departments. Day or night, they respond to emergency calls. Our Black Hills Energy team members commit daily to deliver safe, reliable natural gas. It’s because of their safe work ethic and dedication to customer service that we celebrate their efforts, not just today, but every day.”