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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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Busting myths about our clean energy transition

We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without jeopardizing our residents’ ability to pay their utility bills. We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without...

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Your safety is our priority: A new step in wildfire prevention

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an object touches a power line, helping prevent wildfire... Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an...

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What’s a bill rider — and why does it matter?

A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover the cost of programs or projects that aren’t included in the... A bill rider is a temporary charge added to your utility bill that helps cover...

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How Energy Wise Rates can help manage your bill

With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you use some of your large appliances. With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you...

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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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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 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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Working together to reduce the peak

Not all electricity is created equal. On weekdays from 5–9 p.m., demand spikes - and so do costs. Not all electricity is created equal. On weekdays from 5–9 p.m., demand spikes...

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Business spotlight: understanding demand charges

New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard rate for all customers starting October 2025.  New time-of-day rates, referred to as Energy Wise rates, will be the standard...

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