Residential

Shedding light on air quality

Drake Unit 5The Martin Drake Power Plant currently does, and always has, met strict state and federal air quality standards, including those for sulfur dioxide. In fact, we are proud to say that the air quality in Colorado Springs is among the best compared to other cities in Colorado. Click here to learn more about the work we do every day to be responsible environmental stewards and to further improve our air quality.

  • Beware of scams

    ​We always encourage customers to beware of scammers, but now, when the weather is cold, the threat of losing heat can convince customers to make payments to imposters.

    Scammers come in many forms - on the phone, through email, or even at your home. Here are some common scam themes.

    • You're required to make an immediate payment and provide your credit card information.
    • You're threatened with disconnection unless you pay at least a portion right then.
    • You're asked for a deposit to upgrade your meter.

    If something seems suspicious, please give us a call at 448-4800. We can confirm that we've sent someone to your home or verify your account balance.

 
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