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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Upgrade your sprinklers to save water & elevate your lawn for FREE!

Colorado Springs Utilities residential customers now have the chance to boost water efficiency and lawn health—all at no cost. Colorado Springs Utilities residential customers now have the chance to boost...

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Working together to reduce the peak

Not all electricity is created equal. On weekdays from 5–9 p.m., demand spikes - and so do costs. Not all electricity is created equal. On weekdays from 5–9 p.m., demand spikes...

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Electric and natural gas fuel rate changes

On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates. The new rates are effective July 1, 2025. On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates....

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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Hot weather, cool savings

The weather is starting to heat up. But no sweat! These low-cost, quick-to-implement tips will help keep your home comfortable while saving... The weather is starting to heat up. But no sweat! These low-cost,...

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6 tips to water your lawn when summer heat returns

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Business spotlight: understanding demand charges

New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard rate for all customers starting October 2025.  New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard...

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Arkansas Basin collaboration will ensure best use of water

As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage limited water resources. As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage...

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Strong water supply forecast for city, despite low snowpack

Our reservoirs, such as North Catamount Reservoir, store water in wet years for use in drier years. Our reservoirs, such as North Catamount Reservoir, store water in wet years for...

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A resilient choice: Prairie gardens and native grass lawns

Our customers are increasingly turning to native grass lawns and prairie gardens as a more sustainable landscaping option. Our customers are increasingly turning to native grass lawns and prairie...

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