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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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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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Chief Planning & Finance Officer announced

After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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Credit ratings benefit customers

S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a testament to our dedication to maintaining good financial... S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a...

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Pikeview Reservoir tests positive for blue-green algae

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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Named a most trusted utility brand in national survey

This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built trusted brands that make a positive impact on their... This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built...

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Water sharing with our neighbors in the Lower Arkansas Valley

We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks to our water supply that include climate variability and... We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks...

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Bill Recap

We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill. We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill.

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