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Timer on outdoor holidays lights
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while the weather outside may be frightful, all we want this holiday season is for you to know that your home can stay warm, cozy and safe while you celebrate the holidays. Luckily, you can do that and save money with a few holiday energy-saving tips…
Exterior view of the Gateway Depot & Plaza in Cañon City, Colorado
Spend some time in Cañon City, Colorado, and you may be inclined to visit the farmer’s market or a special event in Depot Park. You would no doubt notice the beautiful building anchoring the landscape. That’s the Gateway Depot & Plaza, and there’s a new kind of power flowing behind the old…
Service trucks on a dirt road with electric transmission lines
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…
Two men work together on a door frame, one inside adjusting it and one outside observing.
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…

Black Hills Energy News

Woman holding a mug and looking outside at the snow
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…