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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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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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AI technology enhances regional wildfire protection

This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to scan the area for smoke 24 hours a day, 360 degrees at a time. This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to...

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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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Serving big power users, protecting customer costs

Data centers and other high-energy industries cover the full cost of serving their power needs, while also supporting economic development. Data centers and other high-energy industries cover the full cost of serving...

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Busting myths about our clean energy transition

We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without jeopardizing our residents’ ability to pay their utility bills. We’re seeking an extension to achieve the state’s goals responsibly without...

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No deal: Ignoring hydrology won’t save the Colorado River

The precarious situation facing the entire basin today was fueled by overuse in the Lower Basin. The precarious situation facing the entire basin today was fueled by overuse in...

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Your safety is our priority: A new step in wildfire prevention

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an object touches a power line, helping prevent wildfire... Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an...

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How Energy Wise Rates can help manage your bill

With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you use some of your large appliances. With Energy Wise rates, you can manage your electric bill by shifting when you...

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Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Clean Energy Plan deadlines

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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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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Charting a smart, affordable and reliable energy transition

Our energy transition must allow for future growth in our community, maintain affordable rates and ensure industry-leading reliability. Our energy transition must allow for future growth in our community, maintain...

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