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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Preparing for winter

Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the community. Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the...

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CSFD honors us with the Good Neighbor Award

The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the Technical Rescue Course hosted by the CSFD Heavy Rescue... The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the...

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People Behind the Power

From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep Colorado Springs powered. From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep...

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Fall landscape tips

Follow these tips to give lawns, plants, trees and shrubs a better chance of rebounding in the spring. Follow these tips to give lawns, plants, trees and shrubs a better chance of...

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Mighty team helps local families

Project COPE and community partners work together to provide utilities assistance, rent support, school supplies, bus passes, medical care... Project COPE and community partners work together to provide utilities...

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Preventing water loss through leak detection

Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the source of a leak with minimal disruption to streets and... Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the...

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Chief Planning & Finance Officer announced

After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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How we prioritize water infrastructure projects

When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the risk of failure and the level of impact to our customers. When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the...

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Save water today for tomorrow

As climate becomes more unpredictable and our population grows, the efficient use of water is increasingly important. As climate becomes more unpredictable and our population grows, the efficient...

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