A scenic photo of Pikes Peak under an orange painted sky at sunset. background image gradient

Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

A large roll of orange fiber optic cables are mounted on a trailer parked in a residential neighborhood. A worker in safety gear is visible in the background next to orange construction cones.

Building a fiber network for the future

Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly to homes and businesses in the community. Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly...

Read now
Read more from Building a fiber network for the future

Building a fiber network for the future

Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly to homes and businesses in the community. Beginning in early 2027, gFiber will provide retail internet service directly...

Read now
Read more about Building a fiber network for the future

Proposed 2027 budget is focused on reliable service and long-term customer value

The 2027 proposed budget is currently estimated at $2 billion – a 10% decrease compared to the 2026 budget. The 2027 proposed budget is currently estimated at $2 billion – a 10% decrease...

Read now
Read more about Proposed 2027 budget is focused on reliable service and long-term customer value

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...

Read now
Read more about Public Power and Public Natural Gas Week

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...

Read now
Read more about Lower winter rates and fuel cost decrease begin Oct. 1

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...

Read now
Read more about Our duty to serve, our commitment to protect

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...

Read now
Read more about Next steps in Colorado River negotiations

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...

Read now
Read more about Serving large data centers, protecting existing customers

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.

Read now
Read more about Energy Wise summer rates start June 1

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...

Read now
Read more about Senate Bill 26-182 advances to Governor Polis

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...

Read now
Read more about Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement