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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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Why freeze-thaw cycles cause more water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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New year, new (increased) rebates

If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally never been a better time to consider making a change. If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally...

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Electric linemen and troubleshooters to get major training upgrade

Our linemen undergo years of training to refine their craft, enhance safety practices and prepare for situations when a life-threatening... Our linemen undergo years of training to refine their craft, enhance safety...

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City Council honors Harold Miskel's career of service

Harold Miskel made great contributions to water use in Colorado. Harold Miskel made great contributions to water use in Colorado.

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Putting beaver engineering to work on our watershed

Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an opportunity to try and restore beaver habitat on Pikes Peak. Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, we have an...

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Major energy projects underway to preserve service reliability

As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to provide you with reliable and cost-effective power for... As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to...

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Shop “smart” this Black Friday, save with our rebates

Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your thermostats will make family and employees glow. Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your...

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Our changes to developer charges and fees

On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a five-year rate case. This will include proposed fees and... On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a...

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Your rates - The unsung benefits of grants and internal efficiencies

While these cost-savings efforts don’t result in immediate rate reductions or bill credits, they have major long-term benefits. While these cost-savings efforts don’t result in immediate rate reductions or...

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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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