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An innovative force in the US’ energy infrastructure, Black Hills Energy provides resilience where it matters most
From its origins in the rugged mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, Black Hills Energy has transformed from a small, locallyfocused operation into a leading name in the US energy sector. Initially established in 1883 to support gold mining and early development in the Black Hills region, the business quickly became one of the area’ s first providers of electricity, thus laying the foundations for a century-long legacy characterized by innovation, exceptional service, and strategic expansion.
Today, Black Hills Energy operates as a vertically integrated, investor-owned utility powerhouse under its parent company, Black Hills Corp. Presently, the company delivers natural gas and electricity resources to 1.35 million customers across eight states – Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming – and its extensive infrastructure boasts around 9,000 miles of electricity lines and 47,000 miles of natural gas pipelines.
Central to Black Hills Energy’ s operational excellence is a longstanding commitment to safety and reliability, especially during the
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