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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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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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Natural Gas Rate Decrease

In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses, but this month we’ll have fully recovered those expenses. In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses,...

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Understanding rates

It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric and gas use - the more energy-efficient you are, the lower... It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric...

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The cost to deliver energy

Fuel prices are rising globally, resulting in higher costs for us to deliver energy to you. Fuel prices are rising globally, resulting in higher costs for us to deliver...

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Preparing for winter

Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the community. Even small changes at home can add up to a big impact in your home and in the...

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Providing safe, reliable service

In February, we hit record low temperatures, and with it came extreme demand for electricity and natural gas across the country causing... In February, we hit record low temperatures, and with it came extreme demand...

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Proposed rate changes

This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the U.S., natural gas prices have significantly increased this... This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the...

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