Tag: Colorado Springs Utilties
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Colorado Springs City Council to vote on two ‘significant’ utility rate decreases
The Colorado Springs Utilities Board unanimously approved advancing rate decreases for electricity and gas on Wednesday. An average customer could save $10 per month beginning with their first bill after April 1, said Scott Shirola, Utilities pricing and rates manager. The Colorado Springs City Council, whose members serve on the Utilities Board, is expected to…
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South Suburban Reservoir access closed after increased pathogens, 1,000 dog toys removed
Colorado Springs Utilities announced that the South Suburban Reservoir, which is closed for construction, will not reopen for public recreation after repairs are completed, according to a news release by the company on Tuesday. The decision was made to permanently close recreational access to the area in the Stratton Open Space for “ongoing water and…
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Colorado Springs Utilities aids in relocating bear after it was struck by car
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, alongside Colorado Springs Utilities, helped relocate a bear in a tree on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the department. The female bear is 150 pounds and 2 to 3 years old, the post stated. On Tuesday night, the bear was hit by a car and remained on the…