Utility costs can consume a significant portion of operating expenses for any commercial or industrial operation. Email our team at oedmail@csu.org or call us at (719) 668-7123 to learn more.
Energy Wise Rates
You can lower your costs by using electricity when demand is lower. Rates will be lowest during off-peak hours and highest during on-peak hours:
This structure rewards businesses that can shift some activities outside the peak window.
Business customers with peak demand less than 10kW can choose to switch to a Fixed Seasonal Rate option or choose an Energy Wise Plus Rate, which rewards customers even more for shifting their electric use.
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Industrial Large Load Rate
We use a dedicated rate schedule for any industrial customer that requires more than 10 megawatts (MW) of electricity. Our Industrial Large Load Rate creates a clear process and pathway for large customers to follow, including access to power through market purchases, when needed.
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Demand charges
Demand charges reflect the highest short‑term electricity use during a billing cycle, encouraging smooth and efficient operations. This charge is based on the highest power draw during a specific period, but charges vary between commercial and industrial rates.
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Our Economic Development team is your resource to help make an informed decision. From site selection, energy planning and technical engineering to financing — even ongoing operations — we're here to assist with each step of the process.
We provide some of the lowest rates in the western United States, and we are consistently ranked among the best utilities in the nation for customer service and reliability.
Our service is a major reason why Colorado Springs is a magnet for data centers and manufacturing facilities that rely on consistent, reliable power.
We aim to build, innovate and stay at the forefront of the new economic realities.
Our target industries include:
Let us know how we can help your business successfully plug into our vibrant community.
We work with state, regional and local partners on business and community development as well as leadership development and strategic planning.
Our goal is to make our community one of the most business-friendly in the nation and to create and maintain an environment where businesses can thrive. Our partners include:
