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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Fall watering is key to a healthy lawn and garden

While it’s tempting to stop watering after Labor Day, it’s important to hydrate your plants through fall to prevent lawn and tree... While it’s tempting to stop watering after Labor Day, it’s important to hydrate...

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Plan now for winter bills

Changes to natural gas prices impact customers more in the winter months. We are closely watching prices, but there are steps you can take... Changes to natural gas prices impact customers more in the winter months. We...

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Our support of the Colorado River Basin

Colorado Springs Utilities supports a recent commitment to expand efforts to conserve water, reduce demands and explore reuse of water... Colorado Springs Utilities supports a recent commitment to expand efforts to...

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High credit ratings benefit customers

Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in competitive rates. Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in...

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Plan now for greater energy savings this fall and winter

Now is the time to make your home or business energy efficient for the fall and winter months. When you save energy, you lower your bill... Now is the time to make your home or business energy efficient for the fall and...

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Blue-green algae at Pikeview Reservoir limits recreation

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Should you install synthetic turf?

Many homeowners wonder if they should replace their lawns with artificial turf. Here are some considerations to factor in your... Many homeowners wonder if they should replace their lawns with artificial turf....

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Contract secured to construct fiber network

Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve safety and optimize customer value. Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve...

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5 tips for wise watering in midsummer heat

While it’s important to water enough to maintain your yard, we all should use our community’s water supply carefully. While it’s important to water enough to maintain your yard, we all should use...

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Illegal fireworks and electric equipment don't mix

We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that knocked out power to about 740 customers on July 4. We strongly suspect home fireworks were the cause of a recent power outage that...

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