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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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Winter bill help

While we’ve lowered natural gas rates, many customers are discouraged to see their bills remain high. While we’ve lowered natural gas rates, many customers are discouraged to see...

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Downtown Service Center to Reopen

Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are listening. Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are...

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Plan now for greater energy savings this fall and winter

Now is the time to make your home or business energy efficient for the fall and winter months. When you save energy, you lower your bill... Now is the time to make your home or business energy efficient for the fall and...

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Why it still makes sense to retire coal-fired Drake

The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use diesel -- will be significantly less expensive to run and... The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use...

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Natural Gas Rate Decrease

In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses, but this month we’ll have fully recovered those expenses. In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses,...

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Winter watering and our water supply

It’s still a good idea to water your trees and shrubs once or twice a month when the temperatures are above 40 degrees. It’s still a good idea to water your trees and shrubs once or twice a month...

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Understanding rates

It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric and gas use - the more energy-efficient you are, the lower... It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric...

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Winter watering

Even if you’ve already turned off your sprinklers for the season, we have some simple tips to keep your plants healthy all season. Even if you’ve already turned off your sprinklers for the season, we have some...

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Preparing for winter

Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the community. Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the...

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Chief Planning & Finance Officer announced

After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief...

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