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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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Wise water use essential as Colorado escalates state's Drought Response Plan

This escalation underscores the severity of the situation and the expected impacts to public lands, agriculture and residential users. This escalation underscores the severity of the situation and the expected...

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Energy saving tips for summer

These low-cost, quick-to-implement tips will help keep your home comfortable while saving energy. These low-cost, quick-to-implement tips will help keep your home comfortable...

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Smart alerts help businesses catch costly water leaks early

It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to mention remembering to turn it on again before your grass... It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to...

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Energy Wise summer rates start June 1

From June 1-Sept. 30, your account will switch to Energy Wise summer rates. From June 1-Sept. 30, your account will switch to Energy Wise summer rates.

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The magic of rain sensors

It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to mention remembering to turn it on again before your grass... It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to...

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Senate Bill 26-182 advances to Governor Polis

This bill is a fair but firm compromise that advances Colorado’s clean energy objectives while recognizing the operational realities of... This bill is a fair but firm compromise that advances Colorado’s clean energy...

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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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