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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Forest Collaborative working to reduce wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region

When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be achieved working together. When it comes to reducing wildfire risk in the Pikes Peak region, more can be...

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Unclaimed deposits now enhance our customer assistance program

We’re now able to keep unclaimed deposits and add them to our Project COPE (Citizen’s Option to Provide Energy) customer assistance program. We’re now able to keep unclaimed deposits and add them to our Project COPE...

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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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Celebrating our second consecutive Healthy Workforce Gold Designation

Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s gold level Healthy Workforce Designations in back-to-back... Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s...

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Own a piece of history, support Project COPE

Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake Power Plant brick today. All proceeds benefit Project COPE! Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake...

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We’re leading the way in damage prevention

Our Damage Prevention Program is crucial. Our goal? To prevent damage to utility lines—be it natural gas, electric, water or wastewater. Our Damage Prevention Program is crucial. Our goal? To prevent damage to...

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Three facts to know about on-peak and off-peak rates

To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use energy responsibly. Lowering on-peak electric use helps everyone save in... To meet the needs of our community, we must work together to use 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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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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