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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Our proposed natural gas bill rider

We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to help fund important safety upgrades to our natural gas... We will propose a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge bill rider to...

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AI technology enhances regional wildfire protection

This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to scan the area for smoke 24 hours a day, 360 degrees at a time. This high-tech digital lookout uses advanced cameras and machine learning to...

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Your safety is our priority: A new step in wildfire prevention

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an object touches a power line, helping prevent wildfire... Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings act as a safety switch that cuts power if an...

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Carbon monoxide: Your safety checklist

Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Protect your family from the silent... Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and...

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Top 10 ways to power up your preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to ensure that you and your family are ready for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to...

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A win for our employees, a win for our community

Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of Well-Being Emerging Leader Award. Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of...

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Fire Department, Flight for Life partner with electric line crews

Our electric lineworkers train to refine their craft, enhance safety practices and prepare for situations when a life-threatening injury... Our electric lineworkers train to refine their craft, enhance safety practices...

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How we keep our dams safe and in good working order

Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the safety and well-being of people and property downstream depend... Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the...

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Slow down, stay alert: Lives are on the line

In a construction zone, motorists also must be aware of equipment, changes to road alignment, and – most importantly, workers. In a construction zone, motorists also must be aware of equipment, changes to...

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3D technology provides safety, benefits on AdAmAn Alley project

With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working with Pate Construction, could safely excavate and complete... With an accurate design from this technology, our construction crews, working...

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Winter driving and its impact on power outages

Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle accidents trigger the most power outages. Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle...

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