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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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We have a plan for risks to our Colorado River supplies

We rely heavily on water sources located in the Colorado River watershed, it provides about half of our raw water supply. We rely heavily on water sources located in the Colorado River watershed, it...

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3D technology provides safety, benefits on AdAmAn Alley project

With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working with Pate Construction, could safely excavate and complete... With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working...

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Our teams save more than $5 million on natural gas project

Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado Springs Utilities play instrumental roles in the Kettle Creek... Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado...

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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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Prepare now for bitterly cold temperatures

When expecting sub-zero temperatures, it’s a good time to remember the importance of monitoring energy use. When expecting sub-zero temperatures, it’s a good time to remember the...

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Olympic Training Center improves efficiency, saving money & water

The Olympic Training Center recently used our business custom water rebate program to help replace inefficient HVAC equipment. The Olympic Training Center recently used our business custom water rebate...

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Progress made since December 2021 windstorm

As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds taught us valuable lessons about our system. As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds...

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If you're replacing an appliance in 2023, rebates can help you save

As you consider upgrades to your household appliances for 2023, be sure to check out our rebates and incentives first. As you consider upgrades to your household appliances for 2023, be sure to...

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Colorado Springs Utilities to launch CEO search

Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Officer Aram Benyamin. Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement...

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Winter driving and its impact on power outages

Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle accidents trigger the most power outages. Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle...

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