We're Black Hills Energy
We want to be your natural gas energy partner.
The Ford City Council has voted to approve our offer to purchase and fully operate the city's natural gas distribution system. Now it's your turn. You must vote YES! Monday, Jan 25, to begin enjoying the benefits of Black Hills Energy natural gas service.
What other Kansas communities does Black Hills Energy serve?
We currently serve 115,000 customers in 65 communities in Kansas, with our state headquarters in Lawrence and regional offices in Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, Goodland and Wichita.
How will Black Hills Energy become involved in our community?
At Black Hills Energy, our employees live and work in the areas we serve, and we prioritize giving back. Our employee team specializes in supporting exisiting businesses while attracting new companies to the region. We're also committed to ensuring local community and nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to keep hometowns thriving.
Why is the Ford City Council considering approval of the sale of its natural gas system to Black Hills Energy?
The Ford City Council is evaluating the ongoing financial commitment required to safely maintain the city-owned gas system, including the increasing costs to account for additional liability insurance, ongoing maintenance, unexpected repairs and a dedicated employee to keep up with complicated state and federal pipeline safety regulations. Drawing on our expertise, range of service options, experience and dedication to prudent management and best practices, Black Hills Energy is the right choice to provide the citizens of Ford with safe, reliable natural gas service.
How to vote
Early voting occurs Jan. 19-22 at 100 Gunsmoke on the fourth floor in Dodge City from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early voting ends at noon on Jan. 22. You can also vote in person from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 at 701 Main St in Ford.
Major communities served:
- Dodge City
- Garden City
- Goodland
- Hutchinson
- Lawrence
- Liberal
- Wichita
Kansas Community
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The Lawrence, Kansas, office gathered for a Polar Plunge Fundraiser and pre-Superbowl celebratory lunch. Kansas City Chiefs fans and a few non-Chiefs fans raised $277 for the Polar Plunge event that benefits Special Olympics of Kansas. Three of our very own participated in the plunge: Joe, Arlie… -
Every year on the day before Lent (Shrove Tuesday), the communities of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England, take part in a time-honored tradition: the Pancake Day Race! Dating back 600 years in England, the pancake race began when “a woman engrossed in using up cooking fats (forbidden during Lent… -
Many people are familiar with Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebrations on the day before Lent begins. But in Liberal, Kansas, the day before Lent means just one thing — it's Pancake Day! We were proud to sponsor the 2022 International Pancake Day, a time-honored tradition that has spanned the… -
Black Hills Energy announced today it awarded a $25,000 donation to the Lawrence Arts Center to support a renovation in Downtown Lawrence for new dance and performing arts studios at 1000 Massachusetts St., Ste. D. The gift will help the Arts Center reach another 4,000 people once the building’s…
Kansas News
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Jan. 12, 2023 – Black Hills Energy is closely monitoring the National Weather Service forecast this week for a winter storm and extreme cold temperatures predicted to impact several states across the country. Our operations teams are preparing for possible heavy snow accumulation, ice, and sub-zero… -
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… -
Black Hills Energy Issues Important Safety Reminders Kearney, Nebraska — January 5, 2024 — Black Hills Energy is closely monitoring the hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service for a winter storm predicted to impact many of our central and western Nebraska customers early… -
CHEYENNE, Wy. — Dec. 14, 2023 — Black Hills Energy is experiencing intermittent electrical power interruptions in the Cheyenne area, due to frost melting from the electric wires. Over the past few days Cheyenne has been treated to a picturesque wintry frost. However, today’s warm-up is causing ice…