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Energy Assistance

We offer a variety of energy efficiency programs — including rebates, energy audits and low-income weatherization programs — to help our customers manage energy costs. In addition, we also offer the following energy assistance programs and information.We offer a variety of energy efficiency programs — including rebates, energy audits and low-income weatherization programs — to help our customers manage energy costs. In addition, we also offer the following energy assistance programs and information.We offer a variety of energy efficiency programs — including rebates, energy audits and low-income programs — to help our customers manage energy costs. In addition, we also offer the following energy assistance programs and information.

 

Black Hills Cares improving life for those in need

Black Hills Cares helps eligible customers in need pay their Black Hills Energy bills or emergency energy-related expenses. The program uses voluntary tax-deductible donations from our customers and employees. We match those contributions dollar for dollar.

Enter your zip code to view the agencies that administer the programs in your community. Black Hills Cares funds go directly to local assistance agencies in your area and are administered by Energy Outreach Colorado.Iowa Community Action Association.HeatShare, administered by the Salvation Army, and Warm Hearts of Douglas County.HeatShare, administered by the Salvation Army.Black Hills Cares funds go to the Energy Share of Wyoming program serving Wyoming residents with energy-related emergencies. This program is administered by the Salvation Army.Black Hills Cares funds go directly to local assistance agencies in your area and are administered by Church Response, the Salvation Army and the Ministerial Association.

In the past 10 years, Black Hills Cares provided more than $4 million in customer, employee and company donations to assist those in need.

How you can help

To give, check the box on your payment stub to indicate the donation of your choice.

  • If you select the Round Up option, we’ll automatically round up your monthly bill to the next dollar and donate the difference.
  • The recurring monthly donation is another great way you can help. Select a donation amount on your payment stub or write in an amount that fits your budget in the “Other” field.
  • You can also make a one-time donation with your monthly bill payment. Just write in your donation amount in the “One-time” field on your payment stub.
  • If you donate through Round Up or a recurring monthly amount, we’ll add that amount to your utility bill until you let us know to discontinue your enrollment. If at any time you want to stop your donation, call us at 1-800-742-89481-888-890-55541-866-264-8003.

Heating Assistance

Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human services - they are looking for energy assistance, training, employment, food pantries, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention programs for their teenage children, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of becoming part of their community. 2-1-1 allows people to give help and to get help. For energy assistance information and referrals, customers should call 2-1-1 or go to the 211 website.

Energy Gift

An energy gift is a great way to show someone you care. To present another customer with an energy ... gift toward an energy bill payment, complete and submit the form.

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Did You Know?

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. To earn the label, products must use significantly less energy than standard products, while offering the features and quality consumers expect.

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7001 Mount Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD 57702

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We're Improving Life with Energy by strengthening our communities through growth and development opportunities. That’s why we have a planning team focused on building strong partnerships with diverse businesses. Read more about economic development and our supplier diversity program network.

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Black Hills Corporation offers employees the opportunity for something more than a job. We provide challenging, exciting work that makes a profound difference in the lives of others. Find a job with Black Hills today.

Improving Life With Energy

Every day, we want to be “improving life with energy.” We produce, market and deliver the vital electricity, coal, oil and natural gas that our customers need. Through our efforts, products and services, we also share our personal energy to strengthen our communities and support growth and development.

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