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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December 2021 Windstorm requires significant response

Hurricane-force winds significantly impacted our overhead infrastructure in the Downtown, Old North End, Patty Jewett, Roswell & Kitty Hawk... Hurricane-force winds significantly impacted our overhead infrastructure in the...

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From the CEO: Our response to the State’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap

There is no scenario where coal-fired plants can remain in operation in Colorado past 2030, and recent news from Gov. Polis' office clearly... There is no scenario where coal-fired plants can remain in operation in...

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Improved rebates available in 2024

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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Colorado Springs' largest solar array now online, providing energy to customers

The 175-megawatt Pike Solar Array officially began commercial operation this week. The 175-megawatt Pike Solar Array officially began commercial operation this...

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Freeze-thaw cycle = higher incidence of 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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Smart energy planning leads to consecutive designations

The American Public Power Association has designated us as a Smart Energy Provider, joining 65 other public power providers around the... The American Public Power Association has designated us as a Smart Energy...

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Your 2024 rates

In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than other Front Range utilities. In 2024, our overall four-service bill is expected to remain 8% lower than...

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Planned power plant maintenance ensures reliability, customer costs

In late September, employees at both the Front Range and Ray Nixon Power Plants began planned maintenance and inspections. In late September, employees at both the Front Range and Ray Nixon Power Plants...

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System Upgrades on Pikes Peak

The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly hardworking crews and the tremendous effort it takes to perform... The work conducted in this dangerous terrain highlights our incredibly...

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Peering through the keyhole

A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and remove a small amount of soil beneath the road and the pipe. A keyhole allows us to visually inspect pipes after we drill into a street and...

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