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October 21, 2024

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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March 19, 2021 less 1 min

Apparatus shop brings big savings

Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution switches, reclosers and transformers, and it saved us... Our Apparatus Shop was created decades ago to repair high-voltage distribution...

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March 11, 2021 less 1 min

State energy organizations launch new responsibly sourced natural gas partnership

Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy supply and demonstrating our commitment to environmental... Together we’ll purchase Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), diversifying our energy...

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March 1, 2021 less 1 min

Gooooooal! Scoring big with giant soccer ball move

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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February 17, 2021 less 1 min

We love serving our customers

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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February 10, 2021 less 1 min

Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

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January 6, 2021 less 1 min

Great balls of fire!

The City will soon rebuild a bridge over Spring Creek, adding a pedestrian walkway to the bridge. To prepare, we're re-routing 20” and 4”... The City will soon rebuild a bridge over Spring Creek, adding a pedestrian...

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December 21, 2020 less 1 min

The Rocky Mountain Lineman School takes learning to new heights

Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado that offers entry-level curriculum to the electric lineman... Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado...

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October 14, 2020 less 1 min

Keeping driving skills sharp

The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of obstacles they face in the field daily. The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of...

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October 6, 2020 less 1 min

Helping our neighbors

We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their some of their customers after an unusual summer snow storm... We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their...

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October 6, 2020 less 1 min

Natural gas construction crews reach milestone

This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who work in natural gas for keeping us all safe. This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who...

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