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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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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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Proposed fuel rate decrease would lower avg. residential bills by nearly $10

We are proposing a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates, which would lower the average residential customer’s monthly bill by... We are proposing a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates, which would...

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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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Busting myths about our clean energy transition

We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without jeopardizing our residents’ ability to pay their utility bills. We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without...

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5 tips for spring landscape cleanup

Even though your plants still look dormant, March is a wonderful time to pull on your gardening gloves and start tackling several yard care... Even though your plants still look dormant, March is a wonderful time to pull...

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No deal: Ignoring hydrology won’t save the Colorado River

The precarious situation facing the entire basin today was fueled by overuse in the Lower Basin. The precarious situation facing the entire basin today was fueled by overuse in...

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Your safety is our priority: A new step in wildfire prevention

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an object touches a power line, helping prevent wildfire... Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an...

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What’s a bill rider — and why does it matter?

A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover the cost of programs or projects that aren’t included in the... A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover...

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How Energy Wise Rates can help manage your bill

With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you use some of your large appliances. With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you...

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