Horizon Utility Campus
We're planning to add 400 megawatts of reliable, cleaner and cost-effective energy generation and storage at a site near the Colorado Springs Airport.
Projected cost: $600 million
Fiber network
Our new fiber network will improve utility operations, better serving our customers and community. Once complete, Colorado Springs will be among the best-connected cities, offering high-speed internet to every home and business.
Projected cost: $266 million
Kelker Substation Expansion
The Kelker Substation Expansion Project almost doubles the substation's size to accommodate growing energy demands in southeast Colorado Springs.
Projected cost: $70 million
Central Bluffs Substation
The Central Bluffs Substation project increases operational flexibility and allows for future expansions and technologies.
Projected cost: $24 million
Midway-Kelker Transmission Line
The Midway-Kelker project will upgrade the current transmission line to increase our system’s capacity.
Projected cost: $56 million
Kelker-South Plant Transmission Line
The Kelker-South Plant Transmission line project involves constructing a large overhead transmission line to connect two of our existing substations. This project will improve system reliability and help meet growing demand.
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Additional substations for future capacity
There is a need to build new facilities to meet increased demand.
Projected cost: $29 million
Downtown & military gas supply resiliency project
Improvements to natural gas infrastructure to our south plant natural gas units and improve resiliency to Fort Carson.
This project would also supply natural gas to the proposed Horizon Utility Campus.
Projected cost: $59 million
Natural gas system renewals
Replacement of gas infrastructure components to improve safety & reliability.
Gas main steel renewals: replacement of gas mains with modern coated steel piping. | $28 million
Coated steel renewals: program to replace high risk segments of coated steel pipe. | $19 million
Vintage plastic renewals: program to replace high-risk vintage pipe segments, fittings and valves. | $5 million
Total projected cost: $52 million
Natural gas infrastructure for new construction
Install gas main extensions, new meters, instruments, parts, and service stubs to new residential and commercial customers.
Projected cost: $35 million
Underground distribution lines
Install underground distribution to new residential customers.
Projected cost: $29 million
Eastern Wastewater System Expansion
The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion will provide the critical “backbone” of infrastructure needed to serve our city’s rapidly growing east side. Phase I of the project, estimated at $396 million, is slated to begin in 2026 and last through 2030.
Upper and lower crosstown interceptor's projected cost: $147 million
New lift stations and force mains' projected cost: $141 million
Milton Proby interceptor projected cost: $69 million
Continental-Hoosier System Project
This proposed project would expand the Montgomery Reservoir, located near Breckenridge. This would increase our total water storage capacity for our growing city.
Projected cost: $172 million
Water acquisition
We're developing new water sharing projects to acquire new water sources.
Projected cost: $63 million
Northern Monument Creek Interceptor Project
The proposed Northern Monument Creek Interceptor would consolidate separate wastewater systems into a centralized pipeline, saving money, maintaining reliability and ensuring environmental responsibility.
Projected cost: $40 million
Tollefson & Mesa water treatment program upgrades
Phases 2 and 3 of this project include new filtration, ozone, sodium hypochlorite and total organic removal facilities.
Projected cost: $35 million
Rosemont pipeline replacement
A multi-year project to replace 14 miles of pipeline.
Projected cost: $26 million
Austin Bluffs pump station & transmission
Design and construction of pump station and transmission mains.
Projected cost: $24 million
In addition to the major projects listed above, we are completing additional repairs and improvements to our infrastructure.
Smart meters
We're installing upgraded meters to allow two-way communication between your home or business and our systems.
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Jackson Fuller Energy Storage
Jackson Fuller energy storage uses large-scale lithium-ion batteries to store energy. It supports renewable sources like solar and wind by storing excess energy for use when it's needed.
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N. Academy Boulevard Water Valves Replacement Project
We have completed two of the three phases of the N. Academy Boulevard water valves replacement project. Work on phase three is underway.
South Catamount Dam Rehabilitation Project
We are resurfacing the steel face of the South Catamount Reservoir dam to improve its safety and performance. We are also replacing nearby infrastructure as part of this project.
Galley Road Water Main Improvement Project
We are installing more than 4,400 feet of water main to improve water quality and enhance reliability in that area.
Star Ranch Pump Station
The new Star Ranch Pump Station will replace the Lower Skyway Pump Station, which was built nearly 80 years ago. When complete, it will increase the reliability of our water supply for fire protection, improve water quality and reduce the risk of water outages.
South Suburban Reservoir Dam Repairs
South Suburban Reservoir in the Stratton Open Space in Colorado Springs is closed to the public while repairs are made to the dam’s outlet.
Mason Reservoir Dam Repairs
Mason Reservoir in the South Slope Recreation Area of Pikes Peak will be closed for repairs during the 2025 season.
Electrical cable rejuvenation program
Cable injection extends the life of our underground electric cables, reduces outages and improves reliability of the underground system.
Sustainable Energy Plan
The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and future renewable energy sources. The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and... The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and future renewable energy sources.
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