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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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APPA bestows highest award to Colorado Springs Utilities for 2020

The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who demonstrate commitment to employees, customers and... The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who...

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Apparatus shop brings big savings

Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution switches, reclosers and transformers, and it saved us... Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution...

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Un-bear-ably cute cubs rehomed on Pikes Peak

Five orphaned bear cubs will soon wake from hibernation to a new transition in their lives near Pikes Peak. Five orphaned bear cubs will soon wake from hibernation to a new transition in...

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State energy organizations launch new responsibly sourced natural gas partnership

Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy supply and demonstrating our commitment to environmental... Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy...

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Providing safe, reliable service

In February, we hit record low temperatures, and with it came extreme demand for electricity and natural gas across the country causing... In February, we hit record low temperatures, and with it came extreme demand...

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Gooooooal! Scoring big with giant soccer ball move

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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We love serving our customers

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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Updating your bill: Print & Online

We’ve spent months working to improve your customer experience when it comes to your monthly bill. We’ve spent months working to improve your customer experience when it comes to...

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A positive outlook for 2021

In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the...

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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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