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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

S. Suburban Reservoir will no longer be available to public, dogs

The decision to close the reservoir is difficult, but necessary to protect valuable water supplies for our customers. The decision to close the reservoir is difficult, but necessary to protect...

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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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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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