April 1st is the date the annual Iowa Winter Moratorium (which prevents utility shut-offs during cold weather) expires.

Sunday is the end of the winter moratorium on utility shut-offs

Natural gas utility Black Hills Energy is encouraging any customer struggling with their budget to call the company soon to explore its billing options and payment plans. Black Hills Energy also provides contact information for local energy assistance agencies the company partners with.  Energy assistance agencies receive a portion of their funding from the "Black Hills Cares" program.

Information on Black Hills Cares, energy assistance and all of the other energy solutions Black Hills Energy offers is available at www.blackhillsenergy.com or by calling Black Hills Energy toll-free at 888-890-5554.