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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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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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The science behind safe water

We work continuously to identify and implement cost-effective ways to improve water quality across our system, resulting in great tasting... We work continuously to identify and implement cost-effective ways to improve...

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Electric system continues march of resilience, despite record-setting demand

We set a new all-time electric use record on Friday, July 12, 2024, with 1,001 megawatts, breaking the old record of 989 megawats set on... We set a new all-time electric use record on Friday, July 12, 2024, with 1,001...

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Sharing water in times of plenty

Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative ways to balance competing needs. Our water sharing program has emerged as one of the state’s most innovative...

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Building the future: wastewater systems

Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These are needed to meet regulations, support growth and maintain... Over the next five years, we will have major investments on the horizon. These...

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