Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Our 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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Cost savings realized through Southwest Power Pool

Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in the last five months of 2022. Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in...

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We're generating electricity! Modular natural gas units set for May

The units feature a small footprint, low emissions, high reliability and low maintenance. Additionally, they can also run on diesel fuel. The units feature a small footprint, low emissions, high reliability and low...

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Celebrating our uniquely qualified natural gas employees

Our natural gas employees operate and maintain five gate stations, approximately 2,700 miles of distribution pipe and about 170,000 service... Our natural gas employees operate and maintain five gate stations,...

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Briargate substation and transmission project nearly complete

After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate Substation and upgrade the connected transmission line is... After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate...

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Electric substations undergoing changes to enhance reliability, meet customer needs

Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space for future expansion, they must also provide a high degree of... Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space...

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New laser technology could help save birds and avoid power outages

Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these amazing birds from harm and prevent disruptive electric... Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these...

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Leading our transition to a clean energy future

As we plan for industry changes, we are equally committed to maintaining system reliability and managing customer rate impacts. As we plan for industry changes, we are equally committed to maintaining system...

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Our teams save more than $5 million on natural gas project

Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado Springs Utilities play instrumental roles in the Kettle Creek... Design, planning, environmental and construction teams from across Colorado...

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Prepare now for bitterly cold temperatures

When expecting sub-zero temperatures, it’s a good time to remember the importance of monitoring energy use. When expecting sub-zero temperatures, it’s a good time to remember the...

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Progress made since December 2021 windstorm

As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds taught us valuable lessons about our system. As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds...

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