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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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Carbon monoxide: Your safety checklist

Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances. Protect your family from the silent... Use this essential checklist to install, test, and maintain your CO alarms and...

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Top 10 ways to power up your preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to ensure that you and your family are ready for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, a great reminder to take action to...

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A win for our employees, a win for our community

Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of Well-Being Emerging Leader Award. Colorado Springs Utilities was recently honored with Home Links' Champion of...

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The Apparatus Shop’s role in cost avoidance and efficiency

Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of our services and managing your costs. Our Apparatus Shop plays a big part in ensuring the reliability and safety of...

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Heat pump water heaters: A sustainable choice for comfort and savings

Replacing an old water heater with a heat pump can lead to cost savings through rebates and tax incentives, as well as reduced energy bills... Replacing an old water heater with a heat pump can lead to cost savings through...

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