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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Ray Nixon Power Plant.

Lawmakers announce new legislation aimed at Nixon's coal retirement

If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable replacement power supplies for the coal-fired unit at the Ray... If passed, the bill extends the deadline to find affordable and reliable...

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Planning for future water supply

Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must continue to pursue future supply through a variety of... Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must...

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Fall watering for a healthy lawn & landscape

It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are four keys to watering wisely ahead of the winter months. It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are...

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The best native plants for your landscape

Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants that thrive when temperatures rise. Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants...

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