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Serving large data centers, protecting existing customers

We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new electric customers needing more than 10 megawatts (MW), such as... We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new...

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City Council approves natural gas bill rider

City Council approved a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to fund safety upgrades to our natural gas system. City Council approved a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill...

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Millions in savings, keeping rates affordable

By planning ahead and storing natural gas underground, we protect customers from unexpected cost increases. By planning ahead and storing natural gas underground, we protect customers...

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Fuel rate decrease approved, lowering avg. residential bills by nearly $10

City Council approved a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates, lowering the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $9.72,... City Council approved a decrease to electric and natural gas fuel rates,...

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Our proposed natural gas bill rider

We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to help fund important safety upgrades to our natural gas... We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to...

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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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Local oversight of our Clean Heat Plan

While the State of Colorado has imposed mandates on natural gas distribution utilities, we support our customers’ right to choose natural... While the State of Colorado has imposed mandates on natural gas distribution...

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Natural gas agreement locks in lower prices

Colorado Springs Utilities has secured a long-term deal that will save our customers millions of dollars on natural gas over the next 30... Colorado Springs Utilities has secured a long-term deal that will save our...

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Carbon monoxide: Your safety checklist

Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Protect your family from the silent... Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and...

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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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Electric and natural gas fuel rate changes

On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates. The new rates are effective July 1, 2025. On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates....

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