The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) invites community members to provide comments regarding the Black Hills Electric rate case proposal. Black Hills is required to seek approval from the PUC to raise customer rates. The Company’s proposed increase– an annual revenue increase of approximately $37 million–would affect both residential and commercial rates.
The Commission will hold a total of four public comment hearings. Two in Pueblo on back to back nights in October followed by one hearing in Canon City in November. The fourth will be a virtual meeting in early December. The hearings are for local community members to provide comments on the proposed rate increase. The Commission will make no decisions or hold deliberations at these public comment hearings.
“The PUC is hosting these meetings in communities to hear directly the unique needs and perspectives of Black Hills’ ratepayers,” said PUC Director Rebecca White. “Public input is a critical part of the Commission’s process to review Black Hills’ proposal.”
More information on the Black Hills Electric Rate Proposal 24AL-0275E is available on the PUC website or visit https://puc.colorado.gov/key-proceedings. The Commission is expected to reach a final decision on the rate increase in March of 2025.
Black Hills Rate Case Upcoming Public Comment Opportunities:
Pueblo In Person Public Comment Hearings:
Who: Local community members and PUC Commission
When: 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29; and, 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where: Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo
Services: Light refreshments and a children’s play area. ASL and Spanish language interpretation services will be offered on Oct. 29.
Cañon City In Person Public Comment Hearing:
Who: Local community members and PUC Commission
When: 4 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19
Where: City Council Chambers, 128 Main St., Cañon City
Services: Light refreshments and a children’s play area. ASL or Spanish interpretation services can be requested by contacting Holly Bise at 303-894-2024 or holly.bise@state.co.us by Nov. 5.
Virtual Public Comment Hearing:
Who: Local community members and PUC Commission
When: 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5
Register here
Other ways to submit public comment:
Public comments can be received anytime but are encouraged to be submitted by early January 2025. Comments should reference Proceeding Number 24AL-0275E and can be submitted by:
- Submitting written comments through the Commission’s Electronic Filing System (E-Filings) Here
- Submitting written comments using the Commission’s online form
Submitting through email at dora_puc_website@state.co.us - Mailing comments to the Commission’s offices at: Colorado Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202
- Calling (303) 869-3490 to leave oral comments (English and Spanish options)
For more information on the proposed changes to Black Hill customers, visit https://puc.colorado.gov/key-proceedings.