FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC REMINDS CONSUMERS OF TOWN HALL
MEETINGS IN BLACK HILLS RATE CASE
Lincoln, August 13, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) reminds consumers that it will be holding
virtual town hall meetings as part of the Black Hills Energy
Rate case (NG-124) application process.
On May 1, Black Hills Energy filed an application with the PSC
seeking a $34.6 million general rate increase. The proposal will
increase Black Hills’ fixed customer charges and distribution
charges, the rates regulated by the Commission.
As part of the process, and to provide information and address
questions regarding the potential rate increase, the Commission
will hold three virtual town hall meetings. Virtual town hall
meetings are planned for Tuesday, August 19, beginning 1:30 p.m.,
and 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m. A detailed
schedule of the meetings and information on how to participate can
be found on the PSC website at < https://psc.
nebraska.gov/natural-gas/ng-124-black-hills-nebraska-gas-llc-
dba-black-hills-energy-rate-case >.
The town hall meetings will begin with a presentation by Black
Hills Nebraska Gas, followed by a presentation by the Public
Advocate. Customers are represented by the Public Advocate, an
attorney with experience in natural gas matters. Lincoln attorney
Chris Dibbern is currently serving as the Public Advocate. The
public will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the
meetings. A recording of a meeting will be made available on the
PSC website.
A formal hearing on the Black Hills Energy rate case application
(NG-124) is set to take place in the Commission Hearing Room,
1200 N Street, Suite 300in Lincoln, Tuesday, October 14-through-
Friday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m., -4:30 p.m., daily. Testimony
and comments during the formal hearing will be limited to the
parties involved in the proceeding. Individuals who are not a party
to the proceedings can access the hearing to view through the
calendar on the PSC website. ###
Contact: Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
