Black Hills Energy announced Tuesday that Archuleta County residents can expect to see a nearly 27 percent reduction to their natural gas bills this month thanks to a rate adjustment that will lower residential energy costs throughout the state.
The new rates, part of a gas cost adjustment that Black Hills filed with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, went into effect Oct. 1.
Jason Auslander, public affairs officer for Black Hills, confirmed the state’s utilities commission approved the new rates.
In Archuleta County, that means the average residential bill will decrease from $117.74 to $86.32 a month — a 26.6 percent reduction, according to information provided by Black Hills.
Rates were anticipated to dip across Colorado, with Larimer and Weld counties seeing the biggest changes to their average monthly bills, which saw a 30 percent reduction.
“The price of natural gas is a ‘pass through cost,’” the corporation writes, “meaning Black Hills Energy makes no money on it and our customers pay market rates and no more.”
For households struggling with energy costs as colder weather approaches, Black Hills reports to have multiple assistance programs that include extended payment arrangements, budget billing and payment assistance.
Customers can visit www.blackhillsenergy.com/assistance for more information.
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