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About us

For more than 100 years, we have proudly served the Colorado Springs community with safe, reliable and competitively priced utility services.

Since 1924, our focus has been on the basics - providing exceptional service while keeping costs low for our customers.

Today, we continue to deliver electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak region while our customers still enjoy competitive prices, exceptional hometown service, responsible environmental practices and a voice in how their utility operates.

Our services

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Electric service

We provide 99.991% reliable electric service to our customers, ranking among the best in the nation.

We're also committed to building a sustainable energy future while keeping rates as low as possible for our customers.

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Natural gas service

We offer reliable, safe and cost- effective natural gas service to our customers.

We manage a large system with more than 218,000 meters and more than 2,700 miles of gas distribution mains.

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Water service

We provide some of the finest drinking water in the United States to our community.

It’s delivered to our homes and businesses through a complex system, built on generations of thoughtful planning and hard work.

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Wastewater service

We ensure the safe disposal and management of wastewater in our community.

Our wastewater system and the teams that manage it contribute to a healthier environment and better quality of life for our customers.

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Our leadership

A group photograph of Colorado Springs Utilities Board members on the steps of city hall. Members pictured from left to right are David Leinweber, Ken Casey, Kimberly Gold, Nancy Henjum, Lynette Crow-Iverson, Brandy Williams, Brian Risley, Dave Donelson and Roland Rainey.Colorado Springs voters elect our City Council members, who also serve as our governing board. The Utilities Board governs and provides local control over our organization.

Community ownership assures a focus on customer service excellence, competitive rates, high reliability and a relationship with the community that reflects our values. Utility decisions are made here in Colorado Springs, not by the Public Utilities Commission in Denver or at an out-of-state corporate headquarters.

As part of that commitment to local governance, our Utilities Policy Advisory Committee reviews, analyzes and provides recommendations to the Utilities Board members on specific issues or policies.

The Utilities Board also appoints our CEO, who directs our leadership team and oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Benefits of community ownership 

Read our 2026 Utility Wise Book to learn more about all four services, large projects and how we're planning for the future.

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Our budget & finances

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Our budget is developed each year to deliver safe, reliable and competitively-priced utilities services. In order to budget responsibly, our leaders consider many different factors.

  • Economic Environment 
  • System Reliability 
  • Current & Future Energy Demand 
  • Environmental & Regulatory Requirements 
  • Competitive Rates 

The result is a sound, fiscally responsible operating plan and budget that addresses critical organizational and regulatory requirements to provide safe and reliable services to our customers.​

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