LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Commission hearing room and online.
On May 1, Black Hills Energy filed an application with the PSC seeking a $34.6 million 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…