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Black Hills Energy Rate Hike Under Scrutiny | Cheyenne News
Black Hills Energy is seeking a major rate hike—averaging $32 a month—for customers in northeast Wyoming, citing rising infrastructure costs, new energy projects, and workforce compensation increases. While the company says it’s needed to maintain safety and reliability, residents—especially those on fixed incomes or running nonprofits—are struggling to absorb the jump. The utility wants the increase retroactive to May 1, but consumer advocates argue that would distort financial reporting and recommend a February 2027 start date. The Wyoming Public Service Commission will decide at a hearing…
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