Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

From the CEO - Adjusting our energy transition to manage costs

Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy and transmission line capacity are shifting our energy... Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy...

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Trees for future generations

Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes, thriving businesses and world-class public spaces. Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes,...

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Healthy soil saves you water

Adding organic matter to your soil will help you save up to 25% of the water your new grass will need and creates a greener, healthier lawn. Adding organic matter to your soil will help you save up to 25% of the water...

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Spring into a water and energy efficient summer

It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside the home. It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside...

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Finding tough, beautiful plants for your yard

Despite our unpredictable weather, many tough, attractive, water-wise landscape plants thrive in the Pikes Peak Region. Despite our unpredictable weather, many tough, attractive, water-wise landscape...

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Custom rebates keep your money from going down the drain

Replace your dipper well faucets with a water-conserving utensil holder or scoop shower and save up to $3,000 a year on water and... Replace your dipper well faucets with a water-conserving utensil holder or...

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Upgrade your business's bathrooms

Our rebates are designed to increase with the water you save, and it can offset remodel costs and save on your utilities year after year. Our rebates are designed to increase with the water you save, and it can offset...

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So this drought thing...How does it impact us?

Climate specialists are telling us that a “new normal” may be developing and many predict more frequent and severe droughts in the future. Climate specialists are telling us that a “new normal” may be developing and...

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Your monthly guide to save energy and water in 2021

The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting big goals for the months ahead. The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting...

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Energy & water saving solutions for your business

As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these efficiency tips and view all rebates to save water, energy and... As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these...

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Community saves with Water Wise Rules

We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's equal to about 500 football fields covered in 1 foot of water. We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's...

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