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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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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Pikeview Reservoir tests positive for blue-green algae

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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Stay safe with portable AC units

Many of us use window/portable AC units, swamp coolers and attic fans to cool our homes. It's important to use them safely. Many of us use window/portable AC units, swamp coolers and attic fans to cool...

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Named a most trusted utility brand in national survey

This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built trusted brands that make a positive impact on their... This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built...

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Water sharing with our neighbors in the Lower Arkansas Valley

We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks to our water supply that include climate variability and... We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks...

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