Colorado renewable energy standard

Black Hills Energy is required in Colorado to generate thirty (30) percent of our energy by 2020 from designated renewable energy sources. This requirement is known as the Renewable Energy Standard or RES.

The steps Black Hills Energy is taking to comply with these standards are detailed in reports Black Hills Energy file with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. You can view the filing documents below.

2018-2021 RES compliance plan

Application and notice

Notice of application filed (PDF)
Verified application (PDF)

Testimony and exhibits

Direct testimony of Mr. Fredric Stoffel (PDF)
Direct testimony of Ms. Lisa Seaman (PDF)
- Attachment LS-2 2018-2021 RES compliance plan (PDF)
Direct testimony of Mr. Kevin Pratt (PDF)

2018 RES compliance report

2018 Annual RES compliance report (PDF)
2018 Annual RES compliance report motion for approval (PDF)
Attachment A (PDF)
Attachment B (PDF)

2017 RES compliance report

2017 Annual RES compliance report (PDF)
2017 Annual RES compliance report motion for approval (PDF)
Attachment A (PDF)
Attachment B (PDF)
Confirmation Letter

2016 RES compliance report