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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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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Why freeze-thaw cycles cause more water main breaks

Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground pipes, especially in our region where clay soils are common. Colorado’s rapid winter freeze-thaw cycle puts extra strain on our underground...

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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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Electric linemen and troubleshooters to get major training upgrade

Our linemen undergo years of training to refine their craft, enhance safety practices and prepare for situations when a life-threatening... Our linemen undergo years of training to refine their craft, enhance safety...

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City Council honors Harold Miskel's career of service

Harold Miskel made great contributions to water use in Colorado. Harold Miskel made great contributions to water use in Colorado.

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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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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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Our website has a fresh, new look

We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly interface. Finding information and services you need is now... We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly...

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Major demolition activities at Drake Power Plant site now complete

The former Martin Drake Power Plant has been taken to ground level – marking a dramatic change in the city’s skyline for the first time in... The former Martin Drake Power Plant has been taken to ground level – marking a...

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