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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...

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City Council approves increase to electric & natural gas fuel rates

City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in response to the projected rise in natural gas prices this... City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in...

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Natural gas system improvement efforts get a boost thanks to grant

The grant funds will help us replace approximately 314 individual bare steel service lines, which can be at higher risk for leaks and... The grant funds will help us replace approximately 314 individual bare steel...

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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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Something to give a toot about – Exploring the potential of methane

Capturing methane gas for energy isn’t a new concept, but the scale and methods for doing so are rapidly evolving. Capturing methane gas for energy isn’t a new concept, but the scale and methods...

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Celebrating our uniquely qualified natural gas employees

Our natural gas employees operate and maintain five gate stations, approximately 2,700 miles of distribution pipe and about 170,000 service... Our natural gas employees operate and maintain five gate stations,...

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Our teams save more than $5 million on natural gas project

Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado Springs Utilities play instrumental roles in the Kettle Creek... Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado...

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Recognizing the value of public power and natural gas utilities

Many of our employees live and raise their families in the Pikes Peak Region. We understand the impact we have on the community. Many of our employees live and raise their families in the Pikes Peak Region....

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Plan now for winter bills

Changes to natural gas prices impact customers more in the winter months. We are closely watching prices, but there are steps you can take... Changes to natural gas prices impact customers more in the winter months. We...

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Natural Gas Rate Decrease

In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses, but this month we’ll have fully recovered those expenses. In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses,...

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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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