Provides natural gas and electric utility services to customers in several states, committed to safe, reliable, and efficient energy delivery.
Black Hills Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a prominent electric and natural gas utility company serving customers across the United States. The company divides its operations into two primary segments: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities.
Within the Electric Utilities segment, Black Hills Corporation generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 218,000 customers in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The segment boasts a substantial infrastructure portfolio, including 1,481.5 megawatts of generation capacity and an extensive network spanning 8,892 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines.
The Gas Utilities segment focuses on distributing natural gas to approximately 1,094,000 utility customers across Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. This segment manages and operates 4,732 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines, along with 41,644 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines. Additionally, Black Hills Corporation oversees six natural gas storage sites, approximately 50,000 horsepower of compression equipment, and 515 miles of gathering lines.
In addition to its core utility operations, Black Hills Corporation is actively involved in constructing and maintaining gas infrastructure facilities for transportation customers. The company also provides appliance repair services to residential utility customers and offers electrical system construction services to large industrial clients. Furthermore, Black Hills Corporation generates electric power through a diversified mix of resources, including wind, natural gas, and coal-fired generating plants, alongside its coal mining operations near Gillette, Wyoming.
Established in 1941 and headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, Black Hills Corporation continues to expand its presence and enhance its service offerings in the energy sector. The company remains committed to delivering reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers and communities.