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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Briargate substation and transmission project nearly complete

After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate Substation and upgrade the connected transmission line is... After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate...

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Electric substations undergoing changes to enhance reliability, meet customer needs

Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space for future expansion, they must also provide a high degree of... Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space...

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New laser technology could help save birds and avoid power outages

Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these amazing birds from harm and prevent disruptive electric... Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these...

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Utilities Board selects Travas Deal to serve as CEO

Our board voted to extend an offer of employment to Travas Deal as the fourth Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colorado Springs Utilities. Our board voted to extend an offer of employment to Travas Deal as the fourth...

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Downtown Service Center to Reopen

Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are listening. Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are...

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Progress made since December 2021 windstorm

As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds taught us valuable lessons about our system. As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds...

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Colorado Springs Utilities to launch CEO search

Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Officer Aram Benyamin. Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement...

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High credit ratings benefit customers

Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in competitive rates. Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in...

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Blue-green algae at Pikeview Reservoir limits recreation

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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Contract secured to construct fiber network

Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve safety and optimize customer value. Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve...

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