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Black Hills Energy briefs Erie council on franchise agreement; company cites survey opposition to mandatory electrification
Summary
Black Hills Energy presented a study‑session briefing on a potential franchise agreement, described company safety and sustainability programs, summarized a small customer survey showing resistance to mandatory electrification policies, and said it will return in January with a draft franchise agreement for council review.
Town utilities staff introduced Tom Henley of Black Hills Energy, who briefed council on a proposed franchise agreement and described company operations, safety programs and community outreach.
Henley said Black Hills serves parts of Erie and explained that a non‑exclusive franchise agreement would provide operating clarity and town recourse while typically delivering a franchise fee (commonly 3 percent) to the municipality. He described company…
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