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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Our proposed natural gas bill rider

We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to help fund important safety upgrades to our natural gas... We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to...

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What’s a bill rider — and why does it matter?

A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover the cost of programs or projects that aren’t included in the... A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover...

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How Energy Wise Rates can help manage your bill

With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you use some of your large appliances. With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you...

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Help shape the future of residential solar

We’re asking customers to share their perspectives in a brief survey as we evaluate possible updates to our residential solar program. We’re asking customers to share their perspectives in a brief survey as we...

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Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Clean Energy Plan deadlines

If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable replacement power supplies for the coal-fired unit at the Ray... If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable...

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Hydrate your hibernating landscape

Even when landscape plants are dormant and brown, they should be watered periodically. Even when landscape plants are dormant and brown, they should be watered...

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Local oversight of our Clean Heat Plan

While the State of Colorado has imposed mandates on natural gas distribution utilities, we support our customers’ right to choose natural... While the State of Colorado has imposed mandates on natural gas distribution...

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Low-tech restoration: Taking Notes from Beavers

This low-tech restoration project restores former beaver dams on Pikes Peak to create a riparian corridor that acts as a natural wildfire... This low-tech restoration project restores former beaver dams on Pikes Peak to...

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Natural gas agreement locks in lower prices

Colorado Springs Utilities has secured a long-term deal that will save our customers millions of dollars on natural gas over the next 30... Colorado Springs Utilities has secured a long-term deal that will save our...

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Charting a smart, affordable and reliable energy transition

Our energy transition must allow for future growth in our community, maintain affordable rates and ensure industry-leading reliability. Our energy transition must allow for future growth in our community, maintain...

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Colorado holding firm on Colorado River negotiations

Negotiations focused on managing Lakes Powell and Mead are critical for Colorado Springs. Roughly half of our water comes from the Colorado... Negotiations focused on managing Lakes Powell and Mead are critical for...

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