Thank you for choosing The Gas Connection for all your gas line needs! Depending on the size and scope of your project, you may need to request an upgrade to your gas service from your utility company, Black Hills Energy. The upgrade increases the capacity and/or gas pressure of your home’s gas meter, allowing your current and new gas appliances to run properly and efficiently. If your TGC estimator recommends a meter upgrade, follow these steps.
- Submit your meter upgrade request via email to bhe.cog.ucs@blackhillscorp.com. In the email, specify one of the following based on your estimator’s guidance:
a. “I would like to increase the size of my gas meter to cover [total new BTU load].”
b. “I would like to increase my gas meter pressure from 7” w.c. to 2 lbs. pressure.”
c. “I would like to increase the size of my gas meter and increase the gas meter pressure from 7” w.c. to 2 lbs. pressure.” - If you are requesting an increase in your meter pressure, Black Hills may ask you to complete and return a request form. If you have questions on how to fill out the form, please call or email your TGC estimator.
- Wait for Black Hills to approve the upgrade. Note that this can take 5-10 business days from the date you submit your request, and that there is a $200 charge to increase pressure for a single meter.
- In the meantime, The Gas Connection will complete the installation of your new gas line. Once completed, notify your local jurisdiction that you are ready for your inspection. A building inspector will inspect and approve the work, confirming your gas line is properly installed and ready for the meter upgrade.
- Black Hills will dispatch a technician to complete the meter upgrade. Note that this can take up to 30 days from the date you submit your application.
- Once your meter upgrade is complete, your new gas line and any connected appliances should run properly and efficiently for years to come.
Questions? Ask your estimator or call
The Gas Connection at 303-466-4206.