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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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Community saves with Water Wise Rules

We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's equal to about 500 football fields covered in 1 foot of water. We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's...

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City Council approves 2021 budget

The utility industry is quickly changing, and we are working to meet increasing demands and evolving operational practices. The utility industry is quickly changing, and we are working to meet increasing...

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Proposed rate changes

This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the U.S., natural gas prices have significantly increased this... This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the...

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Natural gas construction crews reach milestone

This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who work in natural gas for keeping us all safe. This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who...

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Recreationalists, Utilities rejoice over reconnected river

We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas River, benefiting water customers, rafters and... We recently partnered with Aurora Water to reconnect a section of the Arkansas...

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Successful 2020 bond issue

The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated metering infrastructure system and power generators to help retire... The bonds will support several capital projects, including an automated...

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Blue-green algae found at Pikeview Reservoir

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

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