Black Hills Energy (Colorado) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
Black Hills Energy (Colorado) doesn't share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so we can't show its current outage count. Use its official outage map (linked below) for real-time status.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with Black Hills Energy (Colorado). In an emergency or if you see a downed line, call 911.
How reliable is Black Hills Energy?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 111,502 | 1 hr 35 min | 0.90 | 1 hr 45 min | 4 hr 33 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How Black Hills Energy compares in Colorado
Other large utilities serving Colorado, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
Black Hills Energy service area
Counties where Black Hills Energy has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
Black Hills Energy outage FAQ
Is Black Hills Energy having a power outage right now?
Black Hills Energy doesn't publish live data to DOE's ODIN feed, so check its official outage map for current conditions.
How do I report a Black Hills Energy power outage?
Report outages directly to Black Hills Energy through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is Black Hills Energy?
In 2025, the average Black Hills Energy customer was without power for about 1 hr 35 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 42nd of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does Black Hills Energy serve?
Black Hills Energy serves about 111,502 customers in Colorado, with service territory in 7 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Black Hills Energy (Colorado) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/black-hills-energy