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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Map titled 'Eastern Wastewater System Expansion Project' Map shows the Cross Town Interceptor, running from the Las Vegas facility to the intersection of Platte Avenue and Peterson Road. The Milton Proby Interceptor runs along that street to 2 lift stations southeast of the airport.

Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical infrastructure needed to serve development on the City's east side. The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical...

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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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Three facts to know about on-peak and off-peak rates

To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use energy responsibly. Lowering on-peak electric use helps everyone save in... To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use energy...

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Our changes to developer charges and fees

On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a five-year rate case. This will include proposed fees and... On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a...

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Building the future: wastewater systems

Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These are needed to meet regulations, support growth and maintain... Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These...

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High credit ratings benefit customers

Credit rating agencies have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings. High credit ratings benefit our customers by keeping our borrowing costs... Credit rating agencies have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings. High credit...

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Support for local families

Project COPE is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding to utilities payment assistance year-round. Project COPE is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding...

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Your 2024 rates

In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than other Front Range utilities. In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than...

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Help for your winter bills

A stable natural gas market in 2023 means we are not changing electric or natural gas rates this quarter. A stable natural gas market in 2023 means we are not changing electric or...

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Five things to know about your 2024 utility rates

Looking ahead, if proposed changes are approved, our rates are expected to remain 7% lower. Looking ahead, if proposed changes are approved, our rates are expected to...

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Bond sales support our service to customers

To make sure we keep our system safe and reliable, we have a large capital plan for the coming years. To make sure we keep our system safe and reliable, we have a large capital plan...

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