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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When the leaves are falling, weatherization is calling

By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe and efficient space for the upcoming winter season. By preparing your home during our beautiful fall weather, it will create a safe...

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Month-long Cresta Road closure upgrades fire protection service

The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that need additional water resources to fight wildfires. The Cresta Road Project is part of an effort to identify neighborhoods that...

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Take the weekend to prepare for cold temps

When expecting sub-zero lows, it’s a good time to remind customers about monitoring energy use. When expecting sub-zero lows, it’s a good time to remind customers about...

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Smart energy planning leads to industry award

The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy efficiency, advancements in energy generation and environmental... The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy...

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Holiday shopping the “smart” way

Whether it’s for your home or business, giving the gift of continued savings will make family and employees glow. Whether it’s for your home or business, giving the gift of continued savings...

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Low-cost tips to stay cool and save energy during heatwave

Whether you have an air conditioner or not, these low-cost, quick to implement tips will help keep your home comfortable while saving... Whether you have an air conditioner or not, these low-cost, quick to implement...

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Spring into a water and energy efficient summer

It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside the home. It's warming up outside and that means spring cleaning, both inside and outside...

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One of our employees is now a USAFA Honorary Commander

The U.S. Air Force Academy named Rob Osborn, manager of the Office of Economic Development and Issues Management, as one of 23 honorary... The U.S. Air Force Academy named Rob Osborn, manager of the Office of Economic...

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Shop “smart” this Black Friday, save with our rebates

Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your thermostats will make family and employees glow. Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your...

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Put a stake in energy vampires this halloween

These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the electricity wasted by modern electronics. These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the...

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