A scenic photo of Pikes Peak under an orange painted sky at sunset. background image gradient

Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Map titled 'Eastern Wastewater System Expansion Project' Map shows the Cross Town Interceptor, running from the Las Vegas facility to the intersection of Platte Avenue and Peterson Road. The Milton Proby Interceptor runs along that street to 2 lift stations southeast of the airport.

Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical infrastructure needed to serve development on the City's east side. The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical...

Read now
Read more from Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

Field employees among special population providing essential services

Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing to our taps, treat & collect wastewater, and keep our gas... Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing...

Read now
Read more about Field employees among special population providing essential services

We love serving our customers

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

Read now
Read more about We love serving our customers

Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

Read now
Read more about Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

The Rocky Mountain Lineman School takes learning to new heights

Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado that offers entry-level curriculum to the electric lineman... Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado...

Read now
Read more about The Rocky Mountain Lineman School takes learning to new heights

7 Tips to stay warm & save

What can you do to stay warm and save energy – right now and all winter long? We have several tips that can help you save. What can you do to stay warm and save energy – right now and all winter long?...

Read now
Read more about 7 Tips to stay warm & save

Helping our neighbors

We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their some of their customers after an unusual summer snow storm... We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their...

Read now
Read more about Helping our neighbors

Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

Read now
Read more about Colorado Springs now powered by wind