Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Major energy projects underway to preserve service reliability

As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to provide you with reliable and cost-effective power for... As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to...

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Winter watering and our water supply

It’s still a good idea to water your trees and shrubs once or twice a month when the temperatures are above 40 degrees. It’s still a good idea to water your trees and shrubs once or twice a month...

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Pros and cons of underground lines

We will continue to listen to our customers on this important issue and invest in our infrastructure while keeping rates affordable. We will continue to listen to our customers on this important issue and invest...

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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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Martin Drake Power Plant employees: the next chapter

We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a sustainable energy future. We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a...

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Winter watering tips

Even when landscape plants are dormant and brown, they should be watered periodically. Even when landscape plants are dormant and brown, they should be watered...

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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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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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Understanding rates

It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric and gas use - the more energy-efficient you are, the lower... It’s important to remember your bill reflects your home or business’s electric...

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Winter watering

Even if you’ve already turned off your sprinklers for the season, we have some simple tips to keep your plants healthy all season. Even if you’ve already turned off your sprinklers for the season, we have some...

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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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