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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Serving large data centers, protecting existing customers

We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new electric customers needing more than 10 megawatts (MW), such as... We were the first utility in Colorado to create a Large Load Rate for new...

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Water Wise landscape transformation part 2: An outstanding outcome

One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise landscape. Less grass means less maintenance and more water savings. One homeowner has had positive experiences with creating a water-wise...

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Generating a discussion about generator safety

Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our employees. Improper use of a generator could be deadly – for you, your neighbors and our...

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Why it still makes sense to retire coal-fired Drake

The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use diesel -- will be significantly less expensive to run and... The new generation units -- which run mainly on natural gas but can also use...

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Dead grass? Here's what to do

Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we have several tips to help your lawn spring back to life. Our mostly warm, dry fall and spring seasons were tough on lawns. Luckily, we...

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Concerned about power reliability this summer? Here is some good news

We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system redundancy and a healthy fleet of generating units. We are well positioned for the summer thanks to proactive planning, system...

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Water plan manages risk, accommodates growth

With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and economy with safe, reliable water supply. With your help, we can continue to support a vibrant, growing community and...

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May is for planting

Before you spend money on plants that look great today, consider these four tips to invest instead in plants that will succeed over the... Before you spend money on plants that look great today, consider these four...

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Natural Gas Rate Decrease

In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses, but this month we’ll have fully recovered those expenses. In our case, the 2021 winter storm caused $144 million in unexpected expenses,...

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Garden of the Gods water main repairs

We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods Road following a break in the line last summer. We're making additional repairs to the water main beneath Garden of the Gods...

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Celebrate Earth Month

We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve regional air quality and conserve resources for future... We're working hard every day to reduce our impact on the environment, improve...

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