Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Our proposed changes to developer charges and fees

On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a five-year rate case. This will include proposed fees and... On Tuesday, City Council will hear the presentation of the annual budget and a...

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Hybrid bucket trucks diversify our fleet

We project an annual fuel savings of about $3,000 per truck. With six trucks in our fleet, that’s an average annual fuel savings of $18,000. We project an annual fuel savings of about $3,000 per truck. With six trucks in...

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Heroes among us: How our linemen saved a man’s life

Our linemen performed a heroic rescue of a man who had climbed a transmission tower near I-25 and Tejon. Our linemen performed a heroic rescue of a man who had climbed a transmission...

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Our Public Safety Awareness Program: First responders are key partners

To create strong working partnerships with our own field personnel and first responders, we facilitate liaison meetings. To create strong working partnerships with our own field personnel and first...

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Your nose knows the smell of safety

A single event that took place in East Texas in 1937 forever changed the way natural gas is distributed across the United States. A single event that took place in East Texas in 1937 forever changed the way...

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CSFD honors us with the Good Neighbor Award

The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the Technical Rescue Course hosted by the CSFD Heavy Rescue... The award recognizes our efforts to go above and beyond in assisting with the...

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People Behind the Power

From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep Colorado Springs powered. From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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Employee receives prestigious award

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and coming in their company. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and...

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APPA bestows highest award to Colorado Springs Utilities for 2020

The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who demonstrate commitment to employees, customers and... The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who...

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What customers should do if they experience discolored water

If you are experiencing discolored water after the water main break at N. Academy Blvd. and Maizeland Road, we have several tips to help. If you are experiencing discolored water after the water main break at N....

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