Black Hills Energy wants to increase bills in Pueblo

black hills energy is close to finishing a 40-megawatt natural gas- fired power plant. the pueblo airport generating station is getting is being built in order to comply with the clean air act … the new law requires cleaner burning fuel sources. 546 this new turbine, this new addition here … is designed to replace the 42 megawatts that were retired 600 to cover the cost of the plant, black hills is requesting an 8- point-8 million dollar increase. that’s about five dollars a month for typical residential customers. the sierra club will host a public hearing for black hills energy customers tomorrow. it starts at four … at the pueblo convention center at 320 central main street.