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Get your home ready for heating season

Hi! We’re Mike and Maria, also known as Team Ready, and we’re here on behalf of Black Hills Energy to empower you with helpful tips to use around your house. As we begin the seasonal switch from hot summer nights to cozy and cool fall days, it’s, it’s a great time to check it’s time to weatherize your home.

We know that home is where your heart is. And when it comes to being safe, being prepared and making your home as energy efficient as possible, you’re not alone.
 

We’re here with tips to get your home ready weatherized and prepared for cooler temperatures.
 

We’ve put together an extensive resource center to help you help your home. So, what can we do for you today?
 

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