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Colorado Springs Utilities Blog

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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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Credit ratings benefit customers

S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a testament to our dedication to maintaining good financial... S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s have reaffirmed our strong credit ratings – a...

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Pikeview Reservoir tests positive for blue-green algae

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Named a most trusted utility brand in national survey

This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built trusted brands that make a positive impact on their... This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built...

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Water sharing with our neighbors in the Lower Arkansas Valley

We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks to our water supply that include climate variability and... We see a need to develop more supply as our community grows and we face risks...

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Bill Recap

We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill. We’d like to provide an update on changes affecting your utilities bill.

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Our facilities are going to the dogs for K-9 training

For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses to continually challenge the dogs and their highly trained... For nearly a decade, CSPD's Explosives K-9 Unit has trained at our warehouses...

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Employee receives prestigious award

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and coming in their company. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors RMEL members who are up and...

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Work starts on Crystal Creek Reservoir dam

Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on Pikes Peak - is undergoing needed maintenance and repair to... Crystal Creek Reservoir - one of our most popular recreational reservoirs on...

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New electric vehicle chargers installed

The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the expected growth of electric vehicle use in Colorado Springs. The new chargers are part of a pilot project to prepare for and support the...

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Extended payment due date creates unintended consequences

We provided our customers more time to pay their bills in February. Unfortunately, extending the time to pay had unintended consequences. We provided our customers more time to pay their bills in February....

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