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Building a fiber network for the future

Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly to homes and businesses in the community. Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly...

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Helping our neighbors

We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their some of their customers after an unusual summer snow storm... We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their...

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Sustainable water future: Reservoir release provides valuable data

Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it will eventually flow to the Colorado River and out of state. Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it...

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Planning for future water supply

Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must continue to pursue future supply through a variety of... Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must...

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Fall watering for a healthy lawn & landscape

It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are four keys to watering wisely ahead of the winter months. It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are...

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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy and water efficiency to stay safe and comfortable this... Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy...

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Top 10 reasons customers don't contact 811 before digging

Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged. It just takes a simple phone call to 811 first. So, why don’t people call? Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged. It just takes a simple...

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Recreationalists, Utilities rejoice over reconnected river

We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas River, benefiting water customers, rafters and... We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas...

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Successful 2020 bond issue

The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated metering infrastructure system and power generators to help retire... The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated...

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Blue-green algae found at Pikeview Reservoir

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

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