RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement allowing Black Hills Energy to increase electric rates by more than $27.3 million a year, begining in December.
The commission approved the settlement at its meeting in Pierre.
The approved increase will add approximately $16.34 per month to the average residential customer’s bill, based on monthly usage of 650 kilowatt-hours…