Black Hills Energy

Earlier this month, we celebrated a decade-long partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation by hosting a tree dedication event. Together, we’ve provided nearly 15,000 free trees to our customers through the Energy Saving Trees program. This partnership has allowed us to make a significant impact, avoiding 32.5 million pounds of carbon emissions, filtering 98.32 million gallons of stormwater and saving approximately 9.2 million kWh of energy. A well-placed tree not only enhances our planet, it blocks summer sun and provides shelter from winter winds — and can help reduce energy costs by up to 20% for homeowners. Our mission of improving life with energy means we must be ready to make tomorrow even better than today. ???? #BlackHillsEnergy #PositiveEnergy

We hosted a Community Agency Lunch and Learn at our Pueblo Service Center on Oct. 1. Almost 20 attendees from different community agencies joined us for a conversation about Energy Assistance, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs and resources that help their organizations and our customers. Insight and feedback from the attendees will help us to better meet the needs of our community. This was a great partnership and networking opportunity, and we look forward to growing the concept in the future.

We are excited to announce two new additions to our senior leadership team: Phillip Casey and Sarah Wiltse! Phillip will serve as our Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. He is an experienced legal and utility leader with previous roles spanning private practice, electric generation, utilities and the Illinois Commerce Commission. Throughout his career, Phil has emphasized the importance of people-centric leadership, focusing on the development of teams and creating valuable partnerships. Sarah will serve as our Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. She has over 20 years of human resources leadership experience with publicly traded and international companies in the consumer goods, manufacturing, mining and transportation industries. Sarah is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a heart for others, which makes her a great fit for our culture and the future of Black Hills Energy. Please join us in welcoming these two outstanding leaders to Black Hills Energy! Learn more about our executive leadership team here https://bit.ly/3AOgKWs

This past summer, we joined with Microsoft, NextEra Energy Resources and Southern Power to "power the next generation" of Wyoming's youth with a $1.3 million sustaining gift to the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CHEYENNE. Through our partnership, we're making a meaningful and lasting impact on our local community. This community investment will be paid over a 10-year period, providing long-term funding to support the Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne in their mission to “to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” Read the whole story here https://bit.ly/3Z2EPC9 #DataCenters #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment

On Veteran’s Day, we honor and recognize the sacrifice that veterans have made to serve our country. We recognize the value and integrity that veterans bring to the workplace and we’re proud to be a top-tier military employer. As a 2023 recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award and a recipient of the Employer Support Freedom award, we’re committed to being a workplace of choice for veterans, active service members, and military spouses. Hear from members of our Veteran Engagement Team (VET) about our employee resource group and workplace initiatives to recruit and support the military community. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48Wgfpz #veteransday #veterans #veteransupport #military

We are thrilled to announce that Black Hills Energy Renewable Resources (BHERR) has received the Outstanding Facility and Innovative Project Award from the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations! ?? This award was presented to BHERR, alongside our partners Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and the Landfill Group, LLC, at the 2024 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference. Our collaborative project focuses on converting landfill methane into renewable natural gas (RNG), showcasing our commitment to sustainability and innovation. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Iowa team and partners. Together, we’re committed to creating a cleaner energy future. ???? Learn more about our sustainability goals at https://bit.ly/3RvL11y #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Committed2Clean

The CEO Summit Award is our company’s highest recognition. It honors those who demonstrate superior professional achievements and a commitment to community service, company values and teamwork. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners and celebrating their remarkable careers in energy. ?? Learn more about our culture: https://bit.ly/3zTFlbT

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month, take the opportunity to reflect and learn more about the rich cultures and traditions of Indigenous people and the ways they have contributed to our nation today. We support Native American events and organizations in our communities, including the Lakota Nation Invitational and the Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Rural American Initiatives. Our Native American team members also enjoy participating in the annual Native American Day parade in Rapid City. #nativeamericanheritagemonth

This week we’re celebrating Careers in Energy! We're recognizing the talented professionals whose work powers the lives of people every day. From the electricity that lights up our communities to the natural gas that warms our homes - the energy industry is at the heart of it all and offers something for everyone. Read more on what our employees have to say: https://bit.ly/3Yqejm0 #CareersInEnergy #EnergyIndustry #JobOpportunities

This past month, our team held a natural gas safety training for our Guttenberg, Iowa firefighters and mutual aid departments from the surrounding northeast Iowa communities. The training provided hands-on experience in safely containing and extinguishing natural gas fires using the latest techniques and materials. We’re proud to work together to offer annual training to volunteer fire departments across the 133 Iowa communities we serve – to help prepare first responders for any situation. To learn more about all the ways we support the communities we serve check out https://lnkd.in/gZrduPMx.