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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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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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The Apparatus Shop’s role in cost avoidance and efficiency

Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of our services and managing your costs. Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of...

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The value of public power and natural gas utilities

We are among 2,000 other public power utilities and 1,000 public natural gas utilities in the United States. We are among 2,000 other public power utilities and 1,000 public natural gas...

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Investing in our future: why rate increases are crucial now

Changing regulations, technologies and customer demands, along with aging infrastructure, present major challenges for our customers and... Changing regulations, technologies and customer demands, along with aging...

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Grant funds cut costs for moving critical electric line underground

The grant will fund approximately 70% of the project, which is estimated to cost $7.6 million. The grant will fund approximately 70% of the project, which is estimated to...

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Our website has a fresh, new look

We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly interface. Finding information and services you need is now... We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly...

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City Council approves increase to electric & natural gas fuel rates

City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in response to the projected rise in natural gas prices this... City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in...

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Fall watering for a healthy lawn and landscape

Consistent autumn lawn and landscape care will help your yard better survive the winter, protecting its health and longevity. Consistent autumn lawn and landscape care will help your yard better survive...

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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe and efficient space for the upcoming winter season. By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe...

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Major demolition activities at Drake Power Plant site now complete

The former Martin Drake Power Plant has been taken to ground level – marking a dramatic change in the city’s skyline for the first time in... The former Martin Drake Power Plant has been taken to ground level – marking a...

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A message from the CEO

I am honored as CEO to celebrate Colorado Springs Utilities’ century of service this year. We have a great deal to be proud of – and a lot... I am honored as CEO to celebrate Colorado Springs Utilities’ century of service...

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