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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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Briargate substation and transmission project nearly complete

After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate Substation and upgrade the connected transmission line is... After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate...

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Electric substations undergoing changes to enhance reliability, meet customer needs

Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space for future expansion, they must also provide a high degree of... Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space...

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Leading our transition to a clean energy future

As we plan for industry changes, we are equally committed to maintaining system reliability and managing customer rate impacts. As we plan for industry changes, we are equally committed to maintaining system...

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Why it still makes sense to retire coal-fired Drake

The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use diesel -- will be significantly less expensive to run and... The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use...

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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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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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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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Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

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A positive outlook for 2021

In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2021, we will be able to overcome the obstacles and embrace the...

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Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

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