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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Working for tomorrow

Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today and in the future. Several planned projects will advance the quality of service we provide today...

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Smart energy planning leads to industry award

The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy efficiency, advancements in energy generation and environmental... The APPA awards the designation for utility providers commit to energy...

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People Behind the Power

From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep Colorado Springs powered. From snowstorms to extreme heat waves, we all have a common goal to keep...

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End of an era for Martin Drake Power Plant

On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug. 27) will be the last day we burn coal at Drake. On Aug. 5, 2021, we received our last coal train delivery. This Friday (Aug....

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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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APPA bestows highest award to Colorado Springs Utilities for 2020

The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who demonstrate commitment to employees, customers and... The APPA's Diamond award is the highest status awarded by APPA to utilities who...

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Field employees among special population providing essential services

Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing to our taps, treat & collect wastewater, and keep our gas... Our utility field employees keep the power on, ensure water is safely flowing...

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We love serving our customers

If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in Colorado Springs (-16° Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 14). If love was in the air, it was in frigid air that set a new record low in...

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Gas generators to bridge the gap from fossil fuel to renewable energy

We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six new natural gas generators that will be brought online in... We teamed up with General Electric (GE) for our stopgap measure for Drake: six...

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The Rocky Mountain Lineman School takes learning to new heights

Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado that offers entry-level curriculum to the electric lineman... Rocky Mountain Lineman School (RMLS) is now one of two colleges in Colorado...

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