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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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Business spotlight: understanding demand charges

New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard rate for all customers starting October 2025.  New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard...

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Arkansas Basin collaboration will ensure best use of water

As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage limited water resources. As Colorado’s population has grown, so has the need to cooperatively manage...

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Strong water supply forecast for city, despite low snowpack

Our reservoirs, such as North Catamount Reservoir, store water in wet years for use in drier years. Our reservoirs, such as North Catamount Reservoir, store water in wet years for...

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A resilient choice: Prairie gardens and native grass lawns

Our customers are increasingly turning to native grass lawns and prairie gardens as a more sustainable landscaping option. Our customers are increasingly turning to native grass lawns and prairie...

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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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Birds, butterflies and bees. Oh my!

Do you want to create your own storybook backyard at home? Follow these tips to cultivate a garden that supports both birds and pollinators. Do you want to create your own storybook backyard at home? Follow these tips to...

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Our energy future and the five-year financial plan

The needs for the energy future that we shared with our community to support the 2025 budget and five-year rate case have not diminished. The needs for the energy future that we shared with our community to support...

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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. When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are...

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Horizon Utility Campus - ensuring reliability with cleaner energy

Introducing the Horizon Utility Campus and 400 megawatts of new natural gas-fueled generation. Introducing the Horizon Utility Campus and 400 megawatts of new natural...

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From the CEO: Collaboration is key to future water supply

Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners, increased reservoir storage, reuse and efficiency projects, and... Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners,...

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