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Why a thoughtful energy transition matters for Colorado Springs Utilities

We remain committed to ensuring our energy system is reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible, for both our customers and... We remain committed to ensuring our energy system is reliable, cost-effective,...

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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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Our facilities are going to the dogs for K-9 training

For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses to continually challenge the dogs and their highly trained... For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses...

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Employee receives prestigious award

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and coming in their company. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and...

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Work starts on Crystal Creek Reservoir dam

Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on Pikes Peak - is undergoing needed maintenance and repair to... Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on...

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New electric vehicle chargers installed

The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the expected growth of electric vehicle use in Colorado Springs. The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the...

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Extended payment due date creates unintended consequences

We provided our customers more time to pay their bills in February. Unfortunately, extending the time to pay had unintended consequences. We provided our customers more time to pay their bills in February....

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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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