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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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How we calculate your wastewater bill

While our wastewater system is a complex system, the process to determine your wastewater bill actually isn't that complicated. While our wastewater system is a complex system, the process to determine your...

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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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Planned power plant maintenance ensures reliability, customer costs

In late September, employees at both the Front Range and Ray Nixon Power Plants began planned maintenance and inspections. In late September, employees at both the Front Range and Ray Nixon Power Plants...

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System Upgrades on Pikes Peak

The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly hardworking crews and the tremendous effort it takes to perform... The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly...

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Banish winter browns with evergreens

Pines, spruces, and junipers are key elements of beautiful, Water Wise landscapes in the Pikes Peak Region. Pines, spruces, and junipers are key elements of beautiful, Water Wise...

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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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Peering through the keyhole

A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and remove a small amount of soil beneath the road and the pipe. A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and...

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Our participation in regional power pool saved $4.7 million, more benefits on the horizon

A recent announcement by SPP will likely mean result in cost savings and more access to affordable and reliable energy resources. A recent announcement by SPP will likely mean result in cost savings and more...

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The glory of ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four reasons to consider planting them in your yard. Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four...

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Prep for cooler temps with these efficiency tips

Get your home ready for cooler months ahead by taking steps to stay warm and efficient. Get your home ready for cooler months ahead by taking steps to stay warm and...

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