The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is inviting the community to provide comments regarding the Blacks Hills Electric rate increase proposal.The PUC says Black Hills is required to seek approval from them in order to increase customer rates. Black Hills is proposing an annual revenue increase of about $37 million. PUC will be holding four public meetings for community members to provide comments on the proposed rate increase. The PUC is hosting these meetings in communities to hear directly the unique needs and perspectives of Black Hills ratepayers, said PUC Director Rebecca White. Public input is a critical part of the Commissions process to review Black Hills proposal.PUC says a decision is expected to be made in March 2025. For more information about this proposal, visit the PUC's website.Below is a list of when and where the meetings will be held: Tuesday, October 29: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Wednesday, October 30: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Tuesday, November 19: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Caon City Council Chambers Thursday, December 5: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting. Click here to register.If you are unable to attend any of the meetings, you can call (303)869-3490 or email [email protected]._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.