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Building a fiber network for the future

Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly to homes and businesses in the community. Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly...

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Back to school electrical safety

Electricity powers modern learning, but safe habits are essential to prevent injuries, electric shocks and fire hazards. Electricity powers modern learning, but safe habits are essential to prevent...

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Planning a spring project? Don’t skip the most important step

To protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors, call 811 or visit colorado811.org at least three business days before you dig. To protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors, call 811 or visit...

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AI technology enhances regional wildfire protection

This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to scan the area for smoke 24 hours a day, 360 degrees at a time. This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to...

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Your safety is our priority: A new step in wildfire prevention

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an object touches a power line, helping prevent wildfire... Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an...

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Carbon monoxide: Your safety checklist

Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Protect your family from the silent... Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and...

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Top 10 ways to power up your preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to ensure that you and your family are ready for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to...

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A win for our employees, a win for our community

Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of Well-Being Emerging Leader Award. Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of...

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The Apparatus Shop’s role in cost avoidance and efficiency

Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of our services and managing your costs. Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of...

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Heat pump water heaters: A sustainable choice for comfort and savings

Replacing an old water heater with a heat pump can lead to cost savings through rebates and tax incentives, as well as reduced energy bills... Replacing an old water heater with a heat pump can lead to cost savings through...

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