Public Service Commission
Lincoln, April 16, 2024- Selection is underway for consumers served by Black Hills Energy’s Choice Gas Program. The selection period for residential/commercial Choice customers in the Black Hills area runs through April 24.
The Choice Gas Program, administered by Black Hills Energy allows residential, commercial,and ag customers residing in certain areas of the state to choose a third-party supplier to providetheir natural gas.
“Each choice customer has an opportunity to choose their natural gas supplier,” said NicholeMulcahy, Director PSC Natural Gas Department. “If they make a choice, they could see a benefitby receiving a lower price for their natural gas. Customers who don’t make a selection, areassigned a default supplier and rate, which may result in them paying more.”
Consumers in the areas served by the program, should have received information from providersto help them make an informed choice on which company they would like to be their supplier.Those unsure if they are in an area served by the Choice Gas Program, are encouraged to contactBlack Hills Energy at 1-877-245-3506.Mulcahy said, “We urge all customers to review their options and take the time to make achoice.”
Information for Nebraska Choice Gas customers can be found on the Black Hills Energy website< https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/services/choice-gas-program/nebraska-choice-gas-customers >. Additional information on the Choice Gas Program can be found on the Consumer Choice Program page of the PSC website.