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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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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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Public Power and Public Natural Gas Week

Public ownership allows us to focus on reliable utility services, environmental stewardship, economic vitality and giving back to our... Public ownership allows us to focus on reliable utility services, environmental...

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Lower winter rates and fuel cost decrease begin Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, Energy Wise customers will benefit from lower winter on-peak rates, and all customers will see a decrease in fuel costs. Beginning Oct. 1, Energy Wise customers will benefit from lower winter on-peak...

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Our duty to serve, our commitment to protect

As a not-for-profit, community-owned utility, we have a responsibility that is both simple and significant: we have a duty to serve. As a not-for-profit, community-owned utility, we have a responsibility that is...

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Next steps in Colorado River negotiations

The federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a step in the right direction but much work remains. The federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a step in the right...

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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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Energy Wise summer rates start June 1

From June 1-Sept. 30, your account will switch to Energy Wise summer rates. From June 1-Sept. 30, your account will switch to Energy Wise summer rates.

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Senate Bill 26-182 advances to Governor Polis

This bill is a fair but firm compromise that advances Colorado’s clean energy objectives while recognizing the operational realities of... This bill is a fair but firm compromise that advances Colorado’s clean energy...

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Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement

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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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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