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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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Teaching kids the importance of energy conservation

We recently provided more than 700 efficiency kits to students as part of the Renew Our Schools energy program. We recently provided more than 700 efficiency kits to students as part of the...

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New electric vehicle chargers installed

The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the expected growth of electric vehicle use in Colorado Springs. The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the...

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Spring into a water and energy efficient summer

It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside the home. It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside...

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Brace yourself for the big chill

It's cold out there! Not to make you feel worse, but some of the coldest temperatures of the winter are coming over the next few days. It's cold out there! Not to make you feel worse, but some of the coldest...

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Your monthly guide to save energy and water in 2021

The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting big goals for the months ahead. The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting...

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Energy & water saving solutions for your business

As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these efficiency tips and view all rebates to save water, energy and... As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these...

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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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Put a stake in energy vampires this halloween

These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the electricity wasted by modern electronics. These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the...

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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?...

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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy and water efficiency to stay safe and comfortable this... Before the frigid temperatures kick-in, here are several ways to improve energy...

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