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Ray Nixon Power Plant.

Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement

If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable replacement power supplies for the coal-fired unit at the Ray... If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable...

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Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement

If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable replacement power supplies for the coal-fired unit at the Ray... If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable...

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Our continued quest for a diverse energy future

On April 27, 2026 we issued a competitive solicitation for up to 300 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage... On April 27, 2026 we issued a competitive solicitation for up to 300 megawatts...

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City Council approves natural gas bill rider

City Council approved a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to fund safety upgrades to our natural gas system. City Council approved a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill...

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Millions in savings, keeping rates affordable

By planning ahead and storing natural gas underground, we protect customers from unexpected cost increases. By planning ahead and storing natural gas underground, we protect customers...

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Planning a spring project? Don’t skip the most important step

To protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors, call 811 or visit colorado811.org at least three business days before you dig. To protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors, call 811 or visit...

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Preparing for a drought year

Colorado Springs enters Water Shortage Preparation under drought conditions and asks customers to conserve water. Colorado Springs enters Water Shortage Preparation under drought conditions and...

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Fuel rate decrease approved, lowering avg. residential bills by nearly $10

City Council approved a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates, lowering the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $9.72,... City Council approved a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates,...

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AI technology enhances regional wildfire protection

This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to scan the area for smoke 24 hours a day, 360 degrees at a time. This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to...

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Our proposed natural gas bill rider

We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to help fund important safety upgrades to our natural gas... We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to...

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Serving big power users, protecting customer costs

Data centers and other high-energy industries cover the full cost of serving their power needs, while also supporting economic development. Data centers and other high-energy industries cover the full cost of serving...

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