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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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From the CEO: Collaboration is key to future water supply

Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners, increased reservoir storage, reuse and efficiency projects, and... Our long-term water plan includes water sharing with agricultural partners,...

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From the CEO - Why we support designating nuclear as clean energy

From the CEO - why we support legislation that designates nuclear as a clean energy resource. From the CEO - why we support legislation that designates nuclear as a clean...

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Forest Collaborative working to reduce wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region

When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be achieved working together. When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be...

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Unclaimed deposits now enhance our customer assistance program

Once SB25-068 is passed, we will be able to contribute unclaimed deposits to our locally run Project COPE instead of sending those dollars... Once SB25-068 is passed, we will be able to contribute unclaimed deposits to...

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From the CEO - Adjusting our energy transition to manage costs

Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy and transmission line capacity are shifting our energy... Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy...

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Celebrating our second consecutive Healthy Workforce Gold Designation

Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s gold level Healthy Workforce Designations in back-to-back... Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s...

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Own a piece of history, support Project COPE

Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake Power Plant brick today. All proceeds benefit Project COPE! Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake...

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We’re leading the way in damage prevention

Our Damage Prevention Program is crucial. Our goal? To prevent damage to utility lines—be it natural gas, electric, water or wastewater. Our Damage Prevention Program is crucial. Our goal? To prevent damage to...

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Three facts to know about on-peak and off-peak rates

To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use energy responsibly. Lowering on-peak electric use helps everyone save in... To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use energy...

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Utility systems perform well amid arctic weather

Despite subzero temperatures and high demand over the past week, our natural gas, electric, water and wastewater systems performed well... Despite subzero temperatures and high demand over the past week, our natural...

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