Western South Dakota Residents Will See an Increase in Electric Rates

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO.com) – Western South Dakota residents are about to see their electric rates rise.

The Public Utilities Commission reduced a rate hike proposal from Black Hills Energy.

Still, the company’s base rates will increase by 21%, and total bills are expected to rise by more than 13%.

It’s the company’s first-rate increase since 2014.