South Dakota Regulators Approve Black Hills & NorthWestern Energy Merger
South Dakota utility regulators approved the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy, forming Bright Horizon Energy.
June 25, 2026
South Dakota utility regulators approved the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy, forming Bright Horizon Energy.
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