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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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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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Carbon monoxide: Your safety checklist

Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Protect your family from the silent... Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and...

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Last chance to weigh in on Pikes Peak NSRA recreation study

The North Slope Recreation Area review considers existing access, enhanced public safety and protection of drinking water sources in the... The North Slope Recreation Area review considers existing access, enhanced...

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