Public will have opportunity to weigh in on Black Hills’ request to raise natural gas rates

The Kansas Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing to allow Black Hills Energy customers a chance to ask questions and make comments about the company’s recent rate increase request, according to a news release Wednesday from the KCC.

On May 7, Black Hills filed an application with the KCC requesting to increase its rates and continue the use of the Gas System Reliability Surcharge to support the company’s Accelerated Pipeline Replacement Program. If approved, residential customers with average usage will pay an additional $2.27 per month, an increase of 4.5%.

Black Hills provides natural gas service to approximately 117,000 customers in 65 Kansas communities, including Lawrence.

The public hearing, to be held over Zoom, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 4.

To join the meeting as a participant, with the ability to make a public comment or ask a question, customers should register using this link. To view the hearing without participating, tune in to the KCC YouTube channel (no registration required). For those unable to watch live, the hearing will be recorded for later viewing.

Comments will be accepted through Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. Customers can submit a comment on the KCC’s website, in a letter to the KCC Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, 1500 SW Arrowhead, Topeka KS 66604-4027, or a call to 1-800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.

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