Black Hills Energy
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About Black Hills Energy
With headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota, Black Hills Energy provides electricity to 4 states throughout the US. Currently, 222,926 customers are supplied electricity by the provider. These customers are a mix of 85.58% residential locations, 14.39% commercial customer accounts and 0.04% industrial properties. Black Hills Energy bills their patrons a residential electricity rate of 13.75 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which is 12.75% below the national average price of 15.76 cents. This makes the provider 1557th out of 2892 suppliers in the country for lowest average electricity price. About 1,492,172 megawatt hours were sold to other providers via the wholesale market in 2022. The electricity sourced by Black Hills Energy is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate in their power plants and supplementary megawatt hours acquired on wholesale channels. Of the total electricity sourced by the company, these two categories make up 39.11% and 59.15%, respectively. Their total revenue in 2022 from electricity related activities was $875,714,000, with 10.60% coming from sales to the wholesale market.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Black Hills Energy is $84.93, while the national average is $135.34. Electricity generation from sustainable fuel types by the supplier totals 799,419 megawatt hours. This ranks the company 98th in the US out of the 3526 companies we track. With 4,121,470.76 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types, the supplier is the 152nd largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels out of 3526 providers in the US. Black Hills Energy ranks as the 170th highest electricity producer out of 3526 companies in the country.
Consumers of Black Hills Energy can take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra electricity back to the electricity company, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Providers routinely report energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Black Hills Energy recently reported a loss of 7.42% of the electricity generation amount. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 1293rd best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation.
Black Hills Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Black Hills Energy residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
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Black Hills Energy Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Subsidiary Company:Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power
- Headquarters:7001 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
United States of America - CEO:Linn Evans
Black Hills Energy Contact
- Website:www.blackhillsenergy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(888) 890-5554
- Contact Page:www.blackhillsenergy.com
- Social Media:
Black Hills Energy Service
- Rates & Plans:www.blackhillscorp.com
- Outage Map:www.blackhillsenergy.com
- Outage Phone:(888) 890-5554
- States Served:
- Colorado
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
- Counties Served:
- El Paso County
- Pueblo County
- Pennington County
- Laramie County
- Fremont County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is ranked 58th in the country out of 3526 companies that we track for the total percentage of electricity output coming from renewable fuels.
Customers of Black Hills Energy deal with an average of 1.05 power outages each year, with an average of 75.57 minutes per outage.
Based on megawatt hours produced, Black Hills Energy is the 170th largest electricity company out of 3526 in the country.
Black Hills Energy ranks 135th in the nation out of 3526 providers for total electricity generation from natural gas, with production totaling 1,998,247.7 megawatt hours per year.
Black Hills Energy is 106th in the United States out of 3526 electric suppliers for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
Energy Loss
Black Hills Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
574,366MWh
1293 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Black Hills Energy's Power Outages
75.57 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.05 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Black Hills Energy Energy Makeup
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Black Hills Energy Coverage Map
Black Hills Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 101,313 | 183,748,716 | 6 | 42.32% |
| Montana | 40 | 9,780,160 | 19 | 0% |
| South Dakota | 73,940 | 167,730,208 | 4 | 34.52% |
| Wyoming | 47,634 | 210,435,701 | 3 | 23.15% |
Black Hills Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 10,167 | 3 | 14.47 | $155.04/mo |
| Crowley County | 6,018 | 2 | 16.10 | $112.27/mo |
| Custer County | 8,360 | 2 | 14.15 | $148.68/mo |
| Custer County | 4,720 | 3 | 17.12 | $102.56/mo |
| El Paso County | 740,567 | 6 | 14.78 | $113.80/mo |
| Fall River County | 6,979 | 3 | 14.18 | $144.39/mo |
| Fremont County | 49,007 | 5 | 16.27 | $94.59/mo |
| Laramie County | 100,723 | 6 | 15.37 | $118.98/mo |
| Lawrence County | 25,687 | 3 | 13.42 | $124.01/mo |
| Meade County | 29,561 | 5 | 14.37 | $148.20/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Black Hills Energy
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | WY | Coal | 1,906,843.01 | 2,209,107,902.41 | 1,158.52 | |||
| Pueblo | CO | Natural Gas | 1,499,131 | 752,034,130.68 | 501.65 | |||
| Campbell County | WY | Coal | 794,708 | 887,813,382.16 | 1,117.16 | |||
Neil Simpson IIBlack Hills Energy (100.00%) | Campbell County | WY | Coal | 685,724 | 794,789,426.19 | 1,159.05 | ||
| Cheyenne | WY | Natural Gas | 382,750 | 158,198,124.7 | 413.32 | |||
| Laramie County | WY | Wind | 190,752 | |||||
Peak View Wind FarmBlack Hills Energy (100.00%) | Huerfano County | CO | Wind | 183,411 | ||||
Busch Ranch II Wind FarmBlack Hills Energy (100.00%) | Huerfano County | CO | Wind | 178,749 | ||||
Busch Ranch Wind Energy FarmBlack Hills Energy (100.00%) | Huerfano County | CO | Wind | 85,237 | ||||
Lange Gas TurbinesBlack Hills Energy (100.00%) | Rapid City | SD | Natural Gas | 38,170 | 23,565,590.86 | 617.39 |
Black Hills Energy Fuel Makeup
Cities Black Hills Energy Has Coverage
- Belle Fourche, SD
- Boone, CO
- Box Elder, SD
- Brookside, CO
- Buffalo Chip, SD
- Buffalo Gap, SD
- Cañon City, CO
- Central City, SD
- Cheraw, CO
- Cheyenne, WY
- Coal Creek, CO
- Cripple Creek, CO
- Crowley, CO
- Custer, SD
- Deadwood, SD
- Edgemont, SD
- Florence, CO
- Fowler, CO
- Fruitdale, SD
- Hill City, SD
- Hot Springs, SD
- Keystone, SD
- La Junta, CO
- Lead, SD
- Manzanola, CO
- Newcastle, WY
- Newell, SD
- Nisland, SD
- Olney Springs, CO
- Ordway, CO
- Piedmont, SD
- Pueblo, CO
- Rapid City, SD
- Rockvale, CO
- Rocky Ford, CO
- Silver Cliff, CO
- Spearfish, SD
- Sturgis, SD
- Sugar City, CO
- Summerset, SD
- Swink, CO
- Upton, WY
- Victor, CO
- Westcliffe, CO
- Whitewood, SD
- Williamsburg, CO
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Black Hills Energy FAQ:
How many states does Black Hills Energy have customers in to?
There are 4 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Black Hills Energy.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Black Hills Energy customers?
Black Hills Energy's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 13.75 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average US BUNDLED rate of 15.76 cents.
What is the phone number for Black Hills Energy?
You can reach Black Hills Energy by phone via (888) 890-5554.
What percentage of Black Hills Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Black Hills Energy produce 16.25% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What is the average bundled bill for Black Hills Energy customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Black Hills Energy is $84.93. The US average is $135.34 for bundled service.
How many counties does Black Hills Energy provider electricity to?
Black Hills Energy provides electricity to customers in 14 counties throughout the nation.
Who is the CEO of Black Hills Energy?
The CEO of Black Hills Energy is Linn Evans.
When will Black Hills Energy power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Black Hills Energy's consumers is 75.57466666666667 minutes.
What percentage of Black Hills Energy's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Power plants owned by or associated with Black Hills Energy generate 83.75% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Black Hills Energy?
There are 14 power plants associated with or owned by Black Hills Energy.
What cities does Black Hills Energy supply electricity to?
Black Hills Energy has customers in 46 cities throughout the country.
Does Black Hills Energy have any subsidiary companies?
Black Hills Energy is a parent company of Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power.
