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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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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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If you're replacing an appliance in 2023, rebates can help you save

As you consider upgrades to your household appliances for 2023, be sure to check out our rebates and incentives first. As you consider upgrades to your household appliances for 2023, be sure to...

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Colorado Springs Utilities to launch CEO search

Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Officer Aram Benyamin. Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement...

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Winter driving and its impact on power outages

Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle accidents trigger the most power outages. Of all incidents not related to weather or random equipment failure, vehicle...

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What's driving your rates: Navigating supply chain challenges

From grocery supplies and auto parts to appliances and new cars, we’ve all been impacted by supply chain challenges. From grocery supplies and auto parts to appliances and new cars, we’ve all been...

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Recognizing the value of public power and natural gas utilities

Many of our employees live and raise their families in the Pikes Peak Region. We understand the impact we have on the community. Many of our employees live and raise their families in the Pikes Peak Region....

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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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