Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

Fall watering for a healthy lawn and landscape

Consistent autumn lawn and landscape care will help your yard better survive the winter, protecting its health and longevity. Consistent autumn lawn and landscape care will help your yard better survive...

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Preventing water loss through leak detection

Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the source of a leak with minimal disruption to streets and... Our Leak Survey and Detection Program uses specialized equipment to isolate the...

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Chief Planning & Finance Officer announced

After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. After a nationwide search, Tristan Gearhart has been selected as our Chief...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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How we prioritize water infrastructure projects

When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the risk of failure and the level of impact to our customers. When something does need to be replaced, we prioritize projects based on the...

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Save water today for tomorrow

As climate becomes more unpredictable and our population grows, the efficient use of water is increasingly important. As climate becomes more unpredictable and our population grows, the efficient...

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Use rebates for your fall landscape projects

As you begin to plan how to beautify your outdoor spaces, don’t forget to make sprinkler system improvements, too. As you begin to plan how to beautify your outdoor spaces, don’t forget to make...

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Business energy & water tips

Use these energy and water tips to save you money when the temperatures rise. Use these energy and water tips to save you money when the temperatures rise.

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Colorado River shortages: What we do today makes a difference tomorrow

Conditions on the Colorado River matter to our community because that’s the source of about half of our water supply. Conditions on the Colorado River matter to our community because that’s the...

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Credit ratings benefit customers

S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a testament to our dedication to maintaining good financial... S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a...

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Wise watering practices during a heat wave

Use these four strategies to sustain the long-term health of your lawn and landscape during a heat wave. Use these four strategies to sustain the long-term health of your lawn and...

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