FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMMISSION TO HOLD FORMAL HEARING IN
BLACK HILLS ENERGY RATE CASE
***clarifies amount of release in 2nd paragraph**
Lincoln, October 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black
Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beginning at 9:00 a.m.,
Wednesday October 15, in the Commission hearing room
and online.
On May 1, Black Hills Energy filed an application with the
PSC seeking a $34.9 million dollar rate increase. The
proposal will increase Black Hills’ fixed customer charges
and distribution charges, the rates regulated by the
Commission. The Commission has until January 1, 2026,
to make its decision regarding Black Hills Energy’s rate
increase application.
Testimony and comments made during the formal hearing
will be limited to the parties involved in the proceedings,
including Black Hills Energy, and the Public Advocate.
Customers are represented by the Public Advocate, an
attorney with experience in natural gas matters appointed
pursuant to statute.
Information for viewing the hearing can be found on the
commission calendar on the PSC website. Additional
information can be found on the NG-124 Black Hills Energy
Rate Case page of under the Natural Gas Department tab of
the PSC website. ###
Media Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
