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Commissioners flag potential Black Hills rate jump, link to state energy mandates
Summary
Fremont County commissioners reported the utility Black Hills sought a previous rate increase and is seeking additional increases that speakers described as approaching 50% by 2029 for parts of the county; commissioners discussed how state energy policy and transition mandates can drive utility costs and urged direct attention to policy authors.
Commissioners reported they learned Black Hills is seeking substantial rate increases that would affect much of Fremont County and discussed policy drivers for those increases.
Kevin Grantham said the county received notice the utility is seeking an increase described in…
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