Black Hills Electric Generation

Black Hills Electric Generation produces 983 MW of electricity in five states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Nearly all of our non-regulated power is sold to electric utilities using long-term tolling agreements. These contracts generate consistent, predictable cash flows and a reliable earnings stream.

Power Generation

  • In July 2008, Black Hills Corp. sold seven independent power production gas-fired plants with a total capacity of 974 megawatts for $840 million cash to Hastings Funds Management and to a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management.
  • We are not exiting this business. We will have 158 MW of capacity after the close of the asset sale.
  • Our strategy utilizes long-term contracts in western markets with load growth potential.
  • Nearly all of our non-regulated power is under long-term tolling contracts with electric utilities.