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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The glory of ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four reasons to consider planting them in your yard. Ornamental grasses make fantastic landscaping plants in our area. Here are four...

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Apartments save water & money with upgrade

A retrofit project at a local apartment complex led to more than $42,000 in annual bill savings and 3.9 million gallons of water saved... A retrofit project at a local apartment complex led to more than $42,000 in...

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A Return to Our Roots: the importance of native grasses in Water Wise landscaping

Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third the water of a traditional lawn. Native grasses are a smart choice because they are attractive and use one-third...

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Winning against weeds

We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the future. We have four tips to help get weeds under control and prevent new weeds in the...

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Trees for future generations

In our semi-arid climate, trees need our continued support to live long, healthy lives. Here are five tips to help your trees thrive for... In our semi-arid climate, trees need our continued support to live long,...

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The magic of rain sensors

It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to mention remembering to turn it on again before your grass... It’s a challenge to turn your sprinkler system off every time it rains - not to...

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Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity homeowners receive new landscaping

Over the weekend, we teamed up with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity to make a big difference for new, local homeowners. Over the weekend, we teamed up with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity to make a...

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Sprinkler Startup Tips

When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are two important tasks to do first. When you turn on your sprinkler system for the first time this year, there are...

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Case Study: El Paso County Criminal Justice Center Toilet Upgrade

Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved almost 2 million gallons of water each year. Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved...

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Olympic Training Center improves efficiency, saving money & water

The Olympic Training Center recently used our business custom water rebate program to help replace inefficient HVAC equipment. The Olympic Training Center recently used our business custom water rebate...

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