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Why a thoughtful energy transition matters for Colorado Springs Utilities

We remain committed to ensuring our energy system is reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible, for both our customers and... We remain committed to ensuring our energy system is reliable, cost-effective,...

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Illegal fireworks and electric equipment don't mix

We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that knocked out power to about 740 customers on July 4. We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that...

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Month-long Cresta Road closure upgrades fire protection service

The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that need additional water resources to fight wildfires. The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that...

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Data disclosure

We were notified that customer data stored by one of our subcontractors was accessed by an unauthorized party. No sensitive data was... We were notified that customer data stored by one of our subcontractors was...

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Water Wise landscape transformation part 2: An outstanding outcome

One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise landscape. Less grass means less maintenance and more water savings. One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise...

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Generating a discussion about generator safety

Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our employees. Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our...

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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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Dead grass? Here's what to do

Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we have several tips to help your lawn spring back to life. Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we...

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Concerned about power reliability this summer? Here is some good news

We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system redundancy and a healthy fleet of generating units. We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system...

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Water plan manages risk, accommodates growth

With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and economy with safe, reliable water supply. With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and...

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May is for planting

Before you spend money on plants that look great today, consider these four tips to invest instead in plants that will succeed over the... Before you spend money on plants that look great today, consider these four...

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