Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

From the CEO - Adjusting our energy transition to manage costs

Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy and transmission line capacity are shifting our energy... Recent developments related to power purchase agreements for renewable energy...

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City Council approves 2021 budget

The utility industry is quickly changing, and we are working to meet increasing demands and evolving operational practices. The utility industry is quickly changing, and we are working to meet increasing...

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Put a stake in energy vampires this halloween

These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the electricity wasted by modern electronics. These spooky, energy-sucking nicknames are meant to make you aware of the...

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7 Tips to stay warm & save

What can you do to stay warm and save energy – right now and all winter long? We have several tips that can help you save. What can you do to stay warm and save energy – right now and all winter long?...

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Proposed rate changes

This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the U.S., natural gas prices have significantly increased this... This fall, an increase in fuel prices is affecting utilities nationwide. In the...

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October landscape Q&A

Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the country, but we've compiled questions and answers to help. Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the...

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Keeping driving skills sharp

The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of obstacles they face in the field daily. The Driving Rodeo allows crews to showcase their skills through a series of...

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Socially distanced volunteering? Look no further than Creek Week 2020

Each year thousands of volunteers come out and literally haul away tons of trash from in and around our waterways, and we were happy to... Each year thousands of volunteers come out and literally haul away tons of...

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Helping our neighbors

We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their some of their customers after an unusual summer snow storm... We offered mutual aid assistance to Xcel Energy to help restore power to their...

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Natural gas construction crews reach milestone

This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who work in natural gas for keeping us all safe. This week, we stop and take the time to appreciate all our unsung heroes who...

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Sustainable water future: Reservoir release provides valuable data

Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it will eventually flow to the Colorado River and out of state. Earlier this week, we began releasing water from Homestake Reservoir, where it...

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