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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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From the CEO: Our response to the State’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap

There is no scenario where coal-fired plants can remain in operation in Colorado past 2030, and recent news from Gov. Polis' office clearly... There is no scenario where coal-fired plants can remain in operation in...

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As PFAS testing expands, more expected to be found in water

Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it understand the extent of PFAS contamination in the U.S. Drinking water is highly regulated, and the EPA is leaning on us to help it...

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Mesa to Manitou natural gas pipeline project

Projects like Mesa to Manitou help ensure the overall safety, efficiency and longevity of the gas distribution system for years to come. Projects like Mesa to Manitou help ensure the overall safety, efficiency and...

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Another milestone at the Drake Power Plant site – demolition of stacks underway

A massive crane began its work to demolish the old stacks on the Martin Drake Power Plant this week. A massive crane began its work to demolish the old stacks on the Martin Drake...

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Improved rebates available in 2024

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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Colorado Springs' largest solar array now online, providing energy to customers

The 175-megawatt Pike Solar Array officially began commercial operation this week. The 175-megawatt Pike Solar Array officially began commercial operation this...

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Freeze-thaw cycle = higher incidence of 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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Support for local families

Project COPE is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding to utilities payment assistance year-round. Project COPE is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding...

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Smart energy planning leads to consecutive designations

The American Public Power Association has designated us as a Smart Energy Provider, joining 65 other public power providers around the... The American Public Power Association has designated us as a Smart Energy...

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Your 2024 rates

In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than other Front Range utilities. In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than...

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