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Black Hills Electric’s Board of Directors has approved a rate adjustment effective May 2026. This adjustment is necessary due to rising wholesale power costs and to ensure we can continue providing safe, reliable electricity to our members.
Our wholesale power provider, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, has increased its rates over the past two years. During that time, Black Hills Electric has absorbed these additional costs without passing them on to our members.
In addition, we have experienced substantial price increases for critical materials. These increases affect essential infrastructure items such as transformers, poles, wire, and other equipment required to maintain and improve our electric system.
Our members’ best interests are always at the forefront of every decision we make. Rates are set by your locally elected Board of Directors, with input from management. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide excellent service at the lowest possible cost, consistent with sound business practices.
Rate increases are never easy, but this adjustment is necessary to maintain the reliability and quality of service you expect. We appreciate your understanding and continued trust. We are truly here to serve you.
Below, you will find rate calculators for our three most common rate options. For all other rate information, please contact our Member Services Department by calling 800-742-0085.
Rate | Increase | ||
| Demand (Rate Codes: 101, 111, 203, 233, 408) | $0.006 increase per kWh and $0.50 increase kW | ||
| Electric Heat (Rate Codes: 123, 223, 423) | $0.01 increase per main meter kWh and $0.011 increase per heat meter (heat season Oct 1-April 30) kWh | ||
| Demand Controller (Rate Codes: 125, 225, 425) | $0.005 increase per kWh, $0.013 increase per heat meter (heat season Oct 1-April 30) kWh and $2.00 increase kW | ||
| All (Rate Codes: 101, 111, 203, 408, 123, 223, 233, 423, 125, 225, 425) | $5.00 increase in Customer Charge |
Below are rate adjustment calculators for our most common rates. To use these calculators effectively, please have a copy of your bill available. You can find your rate and usage information on the back of your bill (see image below).
Once you have identified your rate, select the appropriate calculator and enter your usage. Please note that if you have multiple locations, they may be on different rates.
Calculators do not include security lights, pole rental charges or taxes.
These rate calculators are provided as a convenient tool to estimate electric service costs. Results are based on user-entered information and are not guaranteed. Actual charges may vary and will be reflected on your official bill.