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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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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Low-cost tips to stay cool and save energy during heatwave

Whether you have an air conditioner or not, these low-cost, quick to implement tips will help keep your home comfortable while saving... Whether you have an air conditioner or not, these low-cost, quick to implement...

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Bill Recap

We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill. We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill.

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Trees for future generations

Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes, thriving businesses and world-class public spaces. Because our previous generations planted trees, we now have beautiful homes,...

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Our facilities are going to the dogs for K-9 training

For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses to continually challenge the dogs and their highly trained... For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses...

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Healthy soil saves you water

Adding organic matter to your soil will help you save up to 25% of the water your new grass will need and creates a greener, healthier lawn. Adding organic matter to your soil will help you save up to 25% of the water...

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Employee receives prestigious award

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and coming in their company. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and...

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