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It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.92026-05-15https://www.csu.org/safety/natural-gas-line-responsibilityhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/mountains.webpmountainsmountainshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/LasVegasWRRF.jpgA wastewater recovery facility. Four circular basins are pictured on a sunny day with elevated walkways above them. There is dark blue water in them.LasVegasWRRFhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Rooftop-Solar-Panel-1080-px.jpgRooftop solar panels photographed at sunset.Rooftop-Solar-Panel-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Power%20Pole.svg“”Power Pole2026-08-26https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/la-veta-lace-geranium2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/wastewater-servicehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Wastewater%20Service%201920%20x%20450.jpgWastewater Service 1920 x 450Wastewater Service 1920 x 450https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/FOG%20placeholder1.jpgFOG placeholder1FOG placeholder1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Industrial%20Pretreatment%201.jpgTwo workers inspect industrial water valves in a basement. One worker is holding a flashlight, while the other stares at a tablet with a keyboard attachment.Industrial Pretreatment 1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Las%20Vegas%201.jpgA wastewater recovery facility. Four circular basins are pictured on a sunny day with elevated walkways above them. There is dark blue water in them.Las Vegas 1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Wastewater-Service-1920-px.jpgA worker wearing safety equipment stands on an empty residential street next to a white Colorado Springs Utilities truck with a long hose mounted on the front and a large tank housed in the bed of the truck.Wastewater-Service-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px2025-05-29https://www.csu.org/es/blog/the-glory-of-ornamental-grasseshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Catherine-M-Headshot.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Employee Catherine M.Catherine-M-Headshothttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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Trees dot the hillside in the background.ArkansasRiverDiversionhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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It identifies the meter socket and riser as being a customer's responsibility to repair and maintain.Underground-electric-line-responsibility-unsized-low-reshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/lightning-01.svg“”lightning-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/droplets-02.svg“”droplets-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Service-Line-Responsibility-1920-px.jpgA service technician in Colorado Springs Utilities gear points out a detail on an electric meter outside of a customer's home.Service-Line-Responsibility-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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It identifies the water service line, outside meter shut off valve and inside meter shut off valve as the customer's responsibility.water-line-responsibility-unsized-low-reshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Unsized-Images/gas-line-responsibility-unsized-low-res.jpgA graphic illustration titled "Natural gas service line responsibility." The illustration shows an underground gas line running from a main beneath a road to a home. It identifies all lines that extend from the gas meter and appliances as the customer's responsibility.gas-line-responsibility-unsized-low-reshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/mountains.webpmountainsmountains2026-01-27https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/hackberry2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/broom-snakeweed2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/blog/energy-efficiency-tips-for-colder-weatherhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/Ivywild_business%20efficiency%20tips.jpgIvywild_business efficiency tipsIvywild_business efficiency tipshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.92024-09-01https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/creeping-barberry2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/es/current-projects/northern-monument-creek-interceptorhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/CSU%20Lifestyle_051Web.jpgCSU Lifestyle_051WebCSU Lifestyle_051Webhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Northern-Monument-Creek-Map-1080-px.jpgA map showing the run of the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor. The pipeline runs just west of I-25, extending from the northern boundary of the Air Force Academy to the southern connection point, located south of I-25 and N. Academy Boulevard.Northern-Monument-Creek-Map-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Resource-Detail-Hero.png“”Resource-Detail-Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/NMCI-Santa-Fe-Trail-Closure-1.1.jpgMap illustrating a closure on the Santa Fe Trail, just north of Air Force Academy Grounds. This small section of trail will be closed from August to December 2026 due to construction as part of the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor Project.NMCI-Santa-Fe-Trail-Closure-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Fiber%20Network%201920%20px.jpgA worker in a high-visibility neon green vest walks in front of five rolls of orange fiber conduit. 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Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/File-folders-hero-650-px.jpg“”File-folders-hero-650-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Coffee-Conservation-1080-px.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.Coffee-Conservation-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/Gavel.jpgA wooden gavel resting on a laptop keyboard.Gavelhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Supplier-Day-1080-px.jpgIllustrated graphic that reads "Colorado Springs Utilities Supplier Day" placed in front of a scenic background of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Supplier-Day-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Construction%20Cone.svg“”Construction Conehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Raised%20Dam2.jpgRaised Dam2Raised Dam2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Briargate%20Substation%201920%20px.jpgPower poles and steel equipment at the Briargate Substation photographed under hazy/smoky skies.Briargate Substation 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Pike%20Solar%201920%20px.jpgPike Solar 1920 pxPike Solar 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/droplets-03.svg“”droplets-03https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Firefighter.svg“”Firefighterhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Wertz-Irrigation-Pivot-1920-px.jpgA low-angle photo of large irrigation equipment on wheels in a field at a Bent County farm.Wertz-Irrigation-Pivot-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/lightning-01.svg“”lightning-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker%20Substation%201920px.jpgAerial photo of a large, fenced-in, empty lot with construction equipment and materials scattered around. 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The other kneels beside it. They are handling tools from a yellow case labeled "Multimeter."Cable Rejuvenation 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Jackson-Fuller-1920-px.jpgA large industrial size battery is suspended in mid-air by a crane. The battery resembled a shipping container and is painted grey. Workers in safety gear stand nearby and help guide it to the gravel lot where it is housed.Jackson-Fuller-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Shovel-1.svg“”Shovel-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Austin-Bluffs-Water-Project-1920-px.jpgMap of the project area. The Future pump station and the new water tank are located south of the end of Rockhurst Boulevard and near the Happy Trail trailhead.Austin-Bluffs-Water-Project-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Power%20Pole-1.svg“”Power Pole-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Galley-Water-Main-Project-Phase-4-1920-px.jpgA map showing eastbound traffic on Galley Road is closed between Wooten Road and Babcock Road. A small section of northbound traffic of Wooten is also closed between Galley and Lorna Place.Galley-Water-Main-Project-Phase-4-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Fiber%20Network%201920%20px.jpgA worker in a high-visibility neon green vest walks in front of five rolls of orange fiber conduit. Pikes Peak and the front range are visible in the background.Fiber Network 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Natural%20Gas-2.svg“”Natural Gas-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9.jpgAerial photo of a large fenced-in lot with numerous tall, steel power poles and electrical equipment beneath it. There are lifts, skid steers and other construction equipment on the ground nearby.Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-px.jpgKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/CSU%20Lifestyle_051Web.jpgCSU Lifestyle_051WebCSU Lifestyle_051Webhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Unsized-Images/natural-gas-expansion-pipeline-map-low-res-unsized.jpgMap of the Natural Gas Expansion Project. The existing pipeline is illustrated as a yellow line that begins near B Street and South Academy. It runs east, crossing I-25 and ending at Grinnell Road. The new line is illustrated in white and runs from Grinnell to a natural gas gate east of the airport.natural-gas-expansion-pipeline-map-low-res-unsizedhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-22025-11-17https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/lambs-ears2026-02-23https://www.csu.org/solar-energy-programhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/.9.1/How-To-Create-Solar-Application.jpgScreenshot of a document titled "How to Create and Manage a new application"How-To-Create-Solar-Applicationhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/879-x-990-px/Solar%20calculator%20tabbed.jpgScreenshot of the "residential solar calculator excel sheet"Solar calculator tabbedhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/.9.1/Admin-Training-Thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of a PowerPoint slide titled "Admin Training, May 12, 2025"Admin-Training-Thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/879-x-990-px/Interconnection%20Application%20thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of the first page of the "Solar Energy Interconnection Application."Interconnection Application thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/Solar%20panel%20sunny%20day.jpgA close-up view of solar panels with the sun reflecting off of them.Solar panel sunny dayhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/eBilling1200x600.jpgA person sitting cross-legged with their back straight on a couch while working on a laptop.eBilling1200x600https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/notification-text-1.svgnotification-text-1notification-text-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Customer%20assistance.jpgFour members of a family embrace and smile together on a couch.Customer assistancehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/calendar-heart-01.svg“”calendar-heart-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Green%20Building.svg“”Green Buildinghttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/mail-05.svg“”mail-052026-04-21https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/blue-hill-salvia2026-02-23https://www.csu.org/about/leadership/strategic-planninghttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Strategy-Map-1920-px.jpgImage of our 2026 Strategy Map. 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Four circular basins are pictured on a sunny day with elevated walkways above them. There is dark blue water in them.LasVegasWRRFhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Storm%20Drain-1.svg“”Storm Drain-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Loose%20Cards/Tollefson%20WTP.jpgAerial photo of Tollefson water treatment plant. Two large brick buildings, parking lots, cars, a white water tower, & 2 ponds make up the footprint.Tollefson WTPhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Front%20Range%20Power%20Plant.jpgAerial photo of the Front Range Power Plant. Two smokestacks and other large industrial equipment surrounds the facility, next to large power lines and a substation.Front Range Power Planthttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/ClearSpringRanchAerial.jpgClearSpringRanchAerialClearSpringRanchAerialhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/GardenVisitors.jpgTwo individuals stand in a garden with purple & green plants and flowers. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/AdAmAnAlleyLiDAROverhead.jpgA LiDar scan of an intersection in AdAmAn Alley displayed from an aerial view.AdAmAnAlleyLiDAROverheadhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/AdAmAnAlleyLiDARTrenchModels.jpgA LiDar scan of AdAmAn Alley from the side view.AdAmAnAlleyLiDARTrenchModelshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/AdAmAnAlleyLiDARColoredPipes.jpgAn underground LiDar scan. 3D models of dark yellow, grey, and green cylinders, as well as red and grey rectangular prisms, represent utility lines. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/Utilities%20Board%201920%20x%20450%20px.jpg“”Utilities Board 1920 x 450 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Current-Utilities-Board-1.1.jpgA group photograph of Colorado Springs Utilities Board members on the steps of city hall. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/Electric%20Vehicles%20Hero.jpg“”Electric Vehicles Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px2026-04-29https://www.csu.org/es/blog/september-2024-cost-adjustmentshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/Gavel.jpgA wooden gavel resting on a laptop keyboard.Gavelhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Coffee-Conservation-1080-px.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.Coffee-Conservation-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Supplier-Day-1080-px.jpgIllustrated graphic that reads "Colorado Springs Utilities Supplier Day" placed in front of a scenic background of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Supplier-Day-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Jennifer-J-Headshot.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Employee Jennifer J.Jennifer-J-Headshothttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.92025-10-30https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/wall-germander2026-02-23https://www.csu.org/blog/ceo-recruitment-2022https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogo.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text below logo reads "It's how we're all connected."ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Business-Insulation-1080-px.jpgA ladder in front of a wall under construction, which has half of the installation installed.Business-Insulation-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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The facility is surrounded by a fenced area with equipment and vehicles.Drake Thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Jackson-Fuller-1920-px.jpgA large industrial size battery is suspended in mid-air by a crane. The battery resembled a shipping container and is painted grey. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Williams-Creek-Map-1.1.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Current-Utilities-Board-1.1.jpgA group photograph of Colorado Springs Utilities Board members on the steps of city hall. Members pictured from left to right are David Leinweber, Ken Casey, Kimberly Gold, Nancy Henjum, Lynette Crow-Iverson, Brandy Williams, Brian Risley, Dave Donelson and Roland Rainey.Current-Utilities-Board-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-012026-06-11https://www.csu.org/blog/prioritizing-infrastructure-projectshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Jennifer-J-Headshot.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Employee Jennifer J.Jennifer-J-Headshothttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-42024-08-28https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/comanche-gooseberry2026-02-23https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/business-sprinkler-nozzlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/MatchedPrecipSprinkler.jpgA sprinkler spraying approximately 10 concentrated streams of water on to green grass.MatchedPrecipSprinklerhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/mail-05.svg“”mail-05https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/cursor-01-1.svg“”cursor-01-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Kicker%20icons/Business-Kicker-Icon.svg“”Business-Kicker-Iconhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Matched-Precipitation-Nozzle-1080-px.jpgA pop up sprinkler nozzle sprays four concentrated streams of water onto lush green grass.Matched-Precipitation-Nozzle-1080-px2026-05-19https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/business-sprinkler-headhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Business-Sprinkler-Check-Valve-1920-px.jpgSprinkler head watering a lawn near a border of rocks and a concrete curb.Business-Sprinkler-Check-Valve-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Business-Sprinkler-Check-Valve-1080-px.jpgSprinkler head watering a lawn near a border of rocks and a concrete curb.Business-Sprinkler-Check-Valve-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Sprinkler%20icon.png“”Sprinkler iconhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/info-square.svg“”info-squarehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Kicker%20icons/Business-Kicker-Icon.svg“”Business-Kicker-Iconhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-012026-05-01https://www.csu.org/es/blog/preparing-for-winterhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Hero/BoyUnderBlanketWithDog_Mobile.jpgyoung boy snuggling under blanket with his dogBoyUnderBlanketWithDog_Mobilehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogo.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text below logo reads "It's how we're all connected."ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Fiber%20Network%201920%20px.jpgA worker in a high-visibility neon green vest walks in front of five rolls of orange fiber conduit. Pikes Peak and the front range are visible in the background.Fiber Network 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9.jpgAerial photo of a large fenced-in lot with numerous tall, steel power poles and electrical equipment beneath it. There are lifts, skid steers and other construction equipment on the ground nearby.Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-px.jpgKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-162025-06-04https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/tall-rabbitbrush2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/caucasian-pincushion-flower2026-02-23https://www.csu.org/blog/sustainable-heat-pump-water-heatershttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Kicker%20icons/Business-Kicker-Icon.svg“”Business-Kicker-Iconhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/CSU%20Lifestyle_051Web.jpgCSU Lifestyle_051WebCSU Lifestyle_051Webhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1080-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blue%20River%20Water%20Tour.jpgBlue River Water TourBlue River Water Tourhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9.jpgAerial photo of a large fenced-in lot with numerous tall, steel power poles and electrical equipment beneath it. There are lifts, skid steers and other construction equipment on the ground nearby.Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Resource-Detail-Hero.png“”Resource-Detail-Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-px.jpgKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Horizon-Utility-Campus-1080-px.jpgMap of the Horizon Utility Campus. 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A concrete pumper with an attached crane is parked next to them.Austin-Bluffs-Water-Construction-16.9-3https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Fiber%20Network%201920%20px.jpgA worker in a high-visibility neon green vest walks in front of five rolls of orange fiber conduit. Pikes Peak and the front range are visible in the background.Fiber Network 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-012026-06-30https://www.csu.org/current-projects/northern-monument-creek-interceptorhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9.jpgAerial photo of a large fenced-in lot with numerous tall, steel power poles and electrical equipment beneath it. There are lifts, skid steers and other construction equipment on the ground nearby.Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Northern-Monument-Creek-Map-1080-px.jpgA map showing the run of the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor. The pipeline runs just west of I-25, extending from the northern boundary of the Air Force Academy to the southern connection point, located south of I-25 and N. Academy Boulevard.Northern-Monument-Creek-Map-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/CSU%20Lifestyle_051Web.jpgCSU Lifestyle_051WebCSU Lifestyle_051Webhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-px.jpgKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Fiber%20Network%201920%20px.jpgA worker in a high-visibility neon green vest walks in front of five rolls of orange fiber conduit. Pikes Peak and the front range are visible in the background.Fiber Network 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Resource-Detail-Hero.png“”Resource-Detail-Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blue%20River%20Water%20Tour.jpgBlue River Water TourBlue River Water Tourhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/NMCI-Santa-Fe-Trail-Closure-1.1.jpgMap illustrating a closure on the Santa Fe Trail, just north of Air Force Academy Grounds. This small section of trail will be closed from August to December 2026 due to construction as part of the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor Project.NMCI-Santa-Fe-Trail-Closure-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Austin-Bluffs-Water-Construction-16.9-3.jpgA group of workers stand next to a freshly poured flat, circular cement structure. A concrete pumper with an attached crane is parked next to them.Austin-Bluffs-Water-Construction-16.9-3https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Garden2026-08-28https://www.csu.org/es/building-development/gis-mapping-serviceshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/GIS%20Mapping%20Thumbnail.jpgZoomed out map showing the entirety of the City of Colorado Springs and our service area.GIS Mapping Thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-012025-11-14https://www.csu.org/es/blog/business-custom-rebates-save-moneyhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/PouringEspresso.jpgPouringEspressoPouringEspressohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogo.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text below logo reads "It's how we're all connected."ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px2025-04-18https://www.csu.org/es/eventshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/Business%20Rate%20Options%20Hero.jpg“”Business Rate Options Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagon2025-11-10https://www.csu.org/events/coffee-conservation-may-2026https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/Gavel.jpgA wooden gavel resting on a laptop keyboard.Gavelhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CoffeeAndConservation.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.CoffeeAndConservationhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Current-Utilities-Board-1.1.jpgA group photograph of Colorado Springs Utilities Board members on the steps of city hall. Members pictured from left to right are David Leinweber, Ken Casey, Kimberly Gold, Nancy Henjum, Lynette Crow-Iverson, Brandy Williams, Brian Risley, Dave Donelson and Roland Rainey.Current-Utilities-Board-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Supplier-Day-1080-px.jpgIllustrated graphic that reads "Colorado Springs Utilities Supplier Day" placed in front of a scenic background of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Supplier-Day-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Coffee-Conservation-1080-px.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.Coffee-Conservation-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Williams-Creek-Map-1.1.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-012026-04-24https://www.csu.org/blog/successful-2020-bond-issuehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/FinancialCharts.jpgFinancialChartsFinancialChartshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogo.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text below logo reads "It's how we're all connected."ColoradoSpringsUtilitiesLogohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-022026-06-11https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/mock-bearberry-manzanita2026-02-09https://www.csu.org/events/september-2026-working-committee-meetinghttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.92025-11-14https://www.csu.org/rebates-incentives/business-water-efficiencyhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/droplets-03.svg“”droplets-03https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Regular%20Logo.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text below logo reads "It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Regular Logohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.92025-11-14https://www.csu.org/water-wise-plants/arizona-cypress2026-02-10https://www.csu.org/blog/winter-system-performance-2025https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. 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A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blue%20River%20Water%20Tour.jpgBlue River Water TourBlue River Water Tourhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Resource-Detail-Hero.png“”Resource-Detail-Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/High-resolution/Wastewater-Expansion-Map-Low-Res.jpgWastewater-Expansion-Map-Low-ResWastewater-Expansion-Map-Low-Reshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/879-x-990-px/Interconnection%20Application%20thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of the first page of the "Solar Energy Interconnection Application."Interconnection Application thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/.9.1/How-To-Manage-Connecting-Solar-Tabbed-Thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of a document titled "How to create and manage your eTRACK+ Account"How-To-Manage-Connecting-Solar-Tabbed-Thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/.9.1/ELC%20Standards%20thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of the interconnection requirements document for solar energy.ELC Standards thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/Solar%20panel%20sunny%20day.jpgA close-up view of solar panels with the sun reflecting off of them.Solar panel sunny dayhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/solar%20energy%201920%20x%20450%20px.jpg“”solar energy 1920 x 450 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/.9.1/How-To-Use-Customer-Portal-Thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of the "using the solar customer portal" guide document.How-To-Use-Customer-Portal-Thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/879-x-990-px/electric%20tariff%20thumbnail.jpgScreenshot of the table of contents of our electric tariffs document.electric tariff thumbnailhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/879-x-990-px/Solar%20Energy%20Program%20Net%20Metering%20Agreement.jpgScreenshot of the "solar energy program net metering agreement" documentSolar Energy Program Net Metering Agreementhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Coffee-Conservation-1080-px.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.Coffee-Conservation-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Supplier-Day-1080-px.jpgIllustrated graphic that reads "Colorado Springs Utilities Supplier Day" placed in front of a scenic background of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Supplier-Day-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Williams-Creek-Map-1.1.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/Gavel.jpgA wooden gavel resting on a laptop keyboard.Gavel2025-12-30https://www.csu.org/peak-energy-rewardshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Customer-Assistance-Bill-Pay-1080-px.jpgA couple sits at a kitchen table with a calculator and laptop to pay a bill.Customer-Assistance-Bill-Pay-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/Clean%20Heat%20Plan%20Hero%201920%20x%20450%20px.jpg“”Clean Heat Plan Hero 1920 x 450 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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It has multi-color boxes representing where discharge ponds, a natural gas generating station, gas gate stations, detention ponds and a water tank and pump house will be placed in the complex.Williams-Creek-Map-1.1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CoffeeAndConservation.jpgA pair of hands cradles a coffee cup adorned with the words “coffee & conservation.” The background features lush green leaves.CoffeeAndConservationhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/1.1/Supplier-Day-1080-px.jpgIllustrated graphic that reads "Colorado Springs Utilities Supplier Day" placed in front of a scenic background of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Supplier-Day-1080-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Williams-Creek-Map-16.9.jpgMap of the Williams Creek Generating Station, located south of Fountain and just east of I-25. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circle2025-11-14https://www.csu.org/safety/backflow-prevention-professionalshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Native-Plants-High-Temps-16.jpegA plant with multiple stalks of violet blooms and short, creeping small yellow flowers arranged in a rock landscape.Native-Plants-High-Temps-16https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Total-Worker-Health-Award-1920-px.jpgGroup picture of Colorado Springs Utilities Manager Sara Akins standing next to Utilities Board members, Organization officers and employees.Total-Worker-Health-Award-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/HandWatering.jpgHandWateringHandWateringhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/back-to-school-16.9.jpgA photo of a pink backpack, a smartphone, pencil and notebook on a table.back-to-school-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.92025-04-23https://www.csu.org/es/blog/2026-budget-approvedhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Data-Center-16.9.jpgTwo rows of tall computer servers a with yellow and blue wires emerging from the top of them routed to conduit in the ceiling.Data-Center-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/East-Cityscape-1920-px.jpgAerial photo of the east side of Colorado Springs. Rows of houses stretch into the distance toward Pikes Peak. 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It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Katlin-N-Headshot.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Employee Katlin N.Katlin-N-Headshothttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.92026-05-27https://www.csu.org/bloghttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog%20hero%20%20try%201.jpgBlog hero try 1Blog hero try 1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. Another sign has visible text that reads "Coffee & Conservation."Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Lake-Mead-2026-16.9.jpgLake Mead with a low water level. There is a clear "bathtub" ring illustrated by rock that is white compared to brown rocks above the old water level. It's a dramatic illustration of how much water has been lost from the reservoir.Lake-Mead-2026-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/Fertilizing.jpgFertilizingFertilizinghttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px2025-04-15https://www.csu.org/es/policies/water-damage-policyhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Colorado%20Springs%20Utilities%20Logo%201920%20px-1.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."Colorado Springs Utilities Logo 1920 px-1https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. 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A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/3.1/natural%20gas%20hero%201920%20x%20450%20px.jpg“”natural gas hero 1920 x 450 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Winter%20homes.jpgWinter homesWinter homeshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Other%20Images/CarbonMonoxideAlarm.jpgCarbon monoxide alarm mounted on a white wall. The meter reads as zero. Around the corner of the wall, a person reads a tablet on a couch. CarbonMonoxideAlarmhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are clearing branches. Alamosa2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Blog-Authors/Catherine-M-Headshot.jpgColorado Springs Utilities Employee Catherine M.Catherine-M-Headshothttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/NativeGrass4.jpgNativeGrass4NativeGrass4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/NativeGrass3.jpgNativeGrass3NativeGrass3https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4.jpgRestored drainage channel with stepped rock structures and a culvert inlet near a trail, surrounded by grass, trees and homes.Dry-Creek-Finished-16.9-4https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. 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The structure consists of wooden beams and plywood sheets.builder incentive tabbed modulehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Hero%20icons/Home.png“”Homehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker%20Substation%201920px.jpgAerial photo of a large, fenced-in, empty lot with construction equipment and materials scattered around. 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Pikes Peak and the front range are visible in the background.Fiber Network 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-px.jpgClose up photo of a worker in safety gear cutting a yellow plastic natural gas pipe. A Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle is visible in the background.Natural-Gas-Construction-DIMP-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/file-06.svgfile-06file-06https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9.jpgRendering of two covered water storage tanks situated above a wooded area, with access structures visible on top of each tank.Penrose-Water-Supply-Rendering-4-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Events/CEC%20Mesa%20Garden.jpgA welcome sign at the entrance at the Conservation and Environmental Center. A paver pathway leads toward a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greeneryCEC Mesa Gardenhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/play-circle.svgplay-circleplay-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Unsized-Images/Water-Pressure-Valve-Project-Phase-2-Unsized-Low-Res.jpgMap of the second phase of construction in the Water Pressure Zone project. It displays active construction projects along the Skywatch Heights cul-de-sac, Greenside Point, Hill Circle and Reserve Point and Mesa Road.Water-Pressure-Valve-Project-Phase-2-Unsized-Low-Reshttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Icons/Site%20logos/LogoSVG.svgColorado Springs Utilities Logo - Text reads "Colorado Springs Utilities It's how we're all connected."LogoSVGhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/CSU%20Lifestyle_051Web.jpgCSU Lifestyle_051WebCSU Lifestyle_051Webhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/currency-dollar-circle.svgcurrency-dollar-circlecurrency-dollar-circlehttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2.jpgRendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall decorative brick wall surrounds electric equipment below power lines.Central-Bluffs-Updated-Rendering-1920-px-2https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/z-Archive/1920-x-1080-px/Star%20Ranch%20Pump%20Station%20Rendering%20South%20View%201920%20px.jpgStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxStar Ranch Pump Station Rendering South View 1920 pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Midway-Kelker-16.9.jpgLarge power lines and a brown metal transmission power pole is visible in the distance next to blue waters of Fountain Creek.Midway-Kelker-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/marker-pin-01.svgmarker-pin-01marker-pin-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/Resource-Detail-Hero.png“”Resource-Detail-Herohttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/gift-01.svggift-01gift-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/tag-01.svgtag-01tag-01https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-px.jpgKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxKissing-Camels-Aerial-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.9.jpgAerial photo of a large fenced-in lot with numerous tall, steel power poles and electrical equipment beneath it. There are lifts, skid steers and other construction equipment on the ground nearby.Kelker-Substation-June-2026-16.92026-07-06https://www.csu.org/blog/business-custom-rebates-save-moneyhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/JD-Power-Footer-16.9.pngJD-Power-Footer-16.9JD-Power-Footer-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/help-octagon.svghelp-octagonhelp-octagonhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-px.jpgLightning bolt photographed over Garden of the Gods at night.Garden-of-the-Gods-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/heat-stressed-grass-16.9.jpegClose up of patches of yellowing grass in a thick residential lawn.heat-stressed-grass-16.9https://www.csu.org/hubfs/settings-02.svgsettings-02settings-02https://www.csu.org/hubfs/SharePoint%20Images/Blog%20Images/811%20before%20you%20dig.jpgA back yard with small yellow flags in it, with the words "CAUTION BURIED GAS LINE" are printed on the flags. A woman in a blue shirt is digging. 811 before you dighttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-px.jpgA representation of five battery electric storage units photographed from an aerial angle. They are light grey and look similar to shipping containers.Battery-Storage-Rendering-Horizon-1920-pxhttps://www.csu.org/hubfs/16.9/Demonstration-Garden-Award-16.9.jpgGreen varied landscapes next to a concrete sidewalk. There are signs labeling the different demonstration landscapes and their layout. 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