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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Serving large data centers, protecting existing customers

We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new electric customers needing more than 10 megawatts (MW), such as... We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new...

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Winning against weeds

We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the future. We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the...

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A quest to diversify our energy future

We are preparing for a new energy future, enhance our city's economic vitality and meet our goal to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2030. We are preparing for a new energy future, enhance our city's economic vitality...

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Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity homeowners receive new landscaping

Over the weekend, we teamed up with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity to make a big difference for new, local homeowners. Over the weekend, we teamed up with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity to make a...

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Slow down, stay alert: Lives are on the line

In a construction zone, motorists also must be aware of equipment, changes to road alignment, and – most importantly, workers. In a construction zone, motorists also must be aware of equipment, changes to...

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Electric substation employees rescue abandoned baby owls

Our electric substation team recently found two abandoned baby Great Horned Owls hiding behind equipment, leading to a careful rescue... Our electric substation team recently found two abandoned baby Great Horned...

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Water supply forecast looks good, but Colorado River not out of danger

While we’re planning for an average runoff year, it doesn’t mean we can relax our water conservation practices. While we’re planning for an average runoff year, it doesn’t mean we can relax...

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Our role in a sustainable future

We work hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve regional air quality and conserve resources for future generations. We work hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve...

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Sprinkler Startup Tips

When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are two important tasks to do first. When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are...

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Cost savings realized through Southwest Power Pool

Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in the last five months of 2022. Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in...

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Case Study: El Paso County Criminal Justice Center Toilet Upgrade

Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved almost 2 million gallons of water each year. Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved...

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