Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

New year, new (increased) rebates

If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally never been a better time to consider making a change. If you’re thinking about upgrading appliances in your home, it has literally...

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Major energy projects underway to preserve service reliability

As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to provide you with reliable and cost-effective power for... As part of our Sustainable Energy Plan, several major projects are underway to...

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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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Utility systems perform well amid arctic weather

Despite subzero temperatures and high demand over the past week, our natural gas, electric, water and wastewater systems performed well... Despite subzero temperatures and high demand over the past week, our natural...

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Our 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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Your rates - The unsung benefits of grants and internal efficiencies

While these cost-savings efforts don’t result in immediate rate reductions or bill credits, they have major long-term benefits. While these cost-savings efforts don’t result in immediate rate reductions or...

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The value of public power and natural gas utilities

We are among 2,000 other public power utilities and 1,000 public natural gas utilities in the United States. We are among 2,000 other public power utilities and 1,000 public natural gas...

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City Council approves increase to electric & natural gas fuel rates

City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in response to the projected rise in natural gas prices this... City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in...

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Natural gas system improvement efforts get a boost thanks to grant

The grant funds will help us replace approximately 314 individual bare steel service lines, which can be at higher risk for leaks and... The grant funds will help us replace approximately 314 individual bare steel...

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Mesa to Manitou natural gas pipeline project

Projects like Mesa to Manitou help ensure the overall safety, efficiency and longevity of the gas distribution system for years to come. Projects like Mesa to Manitou help ensure the overall safety, efficiency and...

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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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