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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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Apparatus shop brings big savings

Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution switches, reclosers and transformers, and it saved us... Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution...

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State energy organizations launch new responsibly sourced natural gas partnership

Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy supply and demonstrating our commitment to environmental... Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy...

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Gooooooal! Scoring big with giant soccer ball move

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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We love serving our customers

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

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Great balls of fire!

The City will soon rebuild a bridge over Spring Creek, adding a pedestrian walkway to the bridge. To prepare, we're re-routing 20” and 4”... The City will soon rebuild a bridge over Spring Creek, adding a pedestrian...

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The Rocky Mountain Lineman School takes learning to new heights

Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado that offers entry-level curriculum to the electric lineman... Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado...

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Keeping driving skills sharp

The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of obstacles they face in the field daily. The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of...

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Helping our neighbors

We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their some of their customers after an unusual summer snow storm... We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their...

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Natural gas construction crews reach milestone

This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who work in natural gas for keeping us all safe. This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who...

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