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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Map titled 'Eastern Wastewater System Expansion Project' Map shows the Cross Town Interceptor, running from the Las Vegas facility to the intersection of Platte Avenue and Peterson Road. The Milton Proby Interceptor runs along that street to 2 lift stations southeast of the airport.

Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical infrastructure needed to serve development on the City's east side. The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical...

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Garden of the Gods water main repairs

We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods Road following a break in the line last summer. We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods...

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Celebrate Earth Month

We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve regional air quality and conserve resources for future... We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve...

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Hybrid bucket trucks diversify our fleet

We project an annual fuel savings of about $3,000 per truck. With six trucks in our fleet, that’s an average annual fuel savings of $18,000. We project an annual fuel savings of about $3,000 per truck. With six trucks in...

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Heroes among us: How our linemen saved a man’s life

Our linemen performed a heroic rescue of a man who had climbed a transmission tower near I-25 and Tejon. Our linemen performed a heroic rescue of a man who had climbed a transmission...

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Water recycling project builds awareness, wins national award

This award recognizes the people, projects and partnerships that demonstrate exceptional leadership toward building more resilient... This award recognizes the people, projects and partnerships that demonstrate...

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Martin Drake Power Plant employees: the next chapter

We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a sustainable energy future. We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a...

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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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Smart energy planning leads to industry award

The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy efficiency, advancements in energy generation and environmental... The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy...

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New tool helps businesses improve efficiency

My Business Usage allows business customers to combine and aggregate meters and accounts, providing a view of all utility usage data in one... My Business Usage allows business customers to combine and aggregate meters and...

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CSFD honors us with the Good Neighbor Award

The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the Technical Rescue Course hosted by the CSFD Heavy Rescue... The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the...

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