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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Cost savings realized through Southwest Power Pool

Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in the last five months of 2022. Our involvement in SPP WEIS saved you more than $2 million in energy costs in...

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We're generating electricity! Modular natural gas units set for May

The units feature a small footprint, low emissions, high reliability and low maintenance. Additionally, they can also run on diesel fuel. The units feature a small footprint, low emissions, high reliability and low...

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Briargate substation and transmission project nearly complete

After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate Substation and upgrade the connected transmission line is... After just one year of construction, one key project to expand the Briargate...

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Electric substations undergoing changes to enhance reliability, meet customer needs

Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space for future expansion, they must also provide a high degree of... Beyond adapting our substations for the latest technology and reserving space...

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New laser technology could help save birds and avoid power outages

Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these amazing birds from harm and prevent disruptive electric... Thanks to new technology, a dedicated team of employees is hoping to save these...

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Utilities Board selects Travas Deal to serve as CEO

Our board voted to extend an offer of employment to Travas Deal as the fourth Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colorado Springs Utilities. Our board voted to extend an offer of employment to Travas Deal as the fourth...

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Downtown Service Center to Reopen

Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are listening. Customers have given us feedback that they like in-person service, and we are...

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Progress made since December 2021 windstorm

As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds taught us valuable lessons about our system. As we look back to the December 2021 windstorm, the hurricane-force winds...

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Colorado Springs Utilities to launch CEO search

Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Officer Aram Benyamin. Our Board decided today to launch a national search to recruit a replacement...

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High credit ratings benefit customers

Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in competitive rates. Our strong credit ratings allow us to keep borrowing costs low, resulting in...

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