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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Five things to know about your 2024 utility rates

Looking ahead, if proposed changes are approved, our rates are expected to remain 7% lower. Looking ahead, if proposed changes are approved, our rates are expected to...

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A Return to Our Roots: the importance of native grasses in Water Wise landscaping

Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third the water of a traditional lawn. Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third...

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Bond sales support our service to customers

To make sure we keep our system safe and reliable, we have a large capital plan for the coming years. To make sure we keep our system safe and reliable, we have a large capital plan...

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Fire Department, Flight for Life partner with electric line crews

Our electric lineworkers train to refine their craft, enhance safety practices and prepare for situations when a life-threatening injury... Our electric lineworkers train to refine their craft, enhance safety practices...

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Unwrapping the Clean Heat Plan, how it impacts you

State law requires gas distribution utilities like ours to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by home and business-based natural gas... State law requires gas distribution utilities like ours to reduce greenhouse...

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Our strong credit ratings benefit you

Our strong credit ratings benefit our customers because they allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in competitive rates. Our strong credit ratings benefit our customers because they allow us to keep...

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Rainy spring improves our water supply, but conservation remains important

While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community has taken to be more water-wise will continue to be vital in... While a break from drought is something to celebrate, the steps our community...

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How we keep our dams safe and in good working order

Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the safety and well-being of people and property downstream depend... Because dams hold back so much water, it’s important they perform well – the...

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Something to give a toot about – Exploring the potential of methane

Capturing methane gas for energy isn’t a new concept, but the scale and methods for doing so are rapidly evolving. Capturing methane gas for energy isn’t a new concept, but the scale and methods...

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Winning against weeds

We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the future. We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the...

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