Average Black Hills Energy customer faces potential $45 increase in monthly bill
Black Hills Energy seeks a $45 monthly bill increase for South Dakota customers, including a $19.70 surcharge for the Lange II plant and a $25 rate hike. The company cites infrastructure investments and inflation. The state Public Utilities Commission will review the requests, with interim charges starting in August. If approved, the average bill would rise from $98.96 to $143.70.






