Colorado Springs Utilities

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. In Colorado Springs, the Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival is one of the largest celebrations of inclusion.

Check out the full schedule of the free two-day event this weekend, visit: https://www.visitcos.com/events/annual/juneteenth-colorado-springs/

06/18/2026

It's good to set new records, but not when it comes to electric demand. As a community owned utility, new peaks require new investments, and these costs are shared by everyone. By taking advantage of Energy Wise rates, not only do you save directly on your bill, the entire community saves in the long-run.

06/18/2026

Our Utilities Board unanimously endorsed our updated Sustainable Energy Plan. The plan outlines a phased approach that seeks to maintain reliability while preserving flexibility for lower-carbon resources, such as nuclear energy, in the future.

To learn more about our plan, visit:

Our Sustainable Energy Plan will help us create a cleaner, sustainable Pikes Peak region through industry-leading reliability and resiliency.

06/18/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

📲 For utilities-related emergencies, call 719-448-4800.

06/17/2026

Our crews are responding to an electric outage affecting 3,083 customers near I-25 and South Nevada. Crews are on the scene working to restore power. Estimated restoration time is
7 p.m. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time.

Please treat any dark intersections as a 4-way stop.

06/17/2026

Critical fire weather conditions are happening today across portions of Western El Paso County.

Our priority is to keep customers in service, and our system is designed and maintained for high reliability — with power on more than 99.99% of the time. We do not implement widespread, preemptive power outages called Public Safety Power Shutoffs.

We are closely monitoring weather conditions and have crews ready to respond to any outages. We also implemented Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings today to protect our community. These settings make our overhead power lines more sensitive, so if something contacts a line, the equipment will shut off power instead of trying to automatically restore it. This helps prevent a persistent electrical arc, which can start a wildfire. It is a deliberate choice to put safety first, even though it may mean longer outages.

Read more about Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings: https://www.csu.org/.../new-equipment-helps-prevent

06/16/2026

We're fortunate to have some of the best quality water in the country! We start with good sources, then make sure it meets all regulatory guidelines before delivering it to you.

Want to learn more about the journey your water takes from its source to your faucet, and the rigorous standards we uphold? Visit: https://www.csu.org/water-service/water-quality

06/15/2026

From cleaner energy investments and grid resilience to watershed protection and system efficiency, our Environmental Report highlights key achievements that reflect our commitment to thoughtful environmental stewardship.

To learn how we work to protect public health and safeguard our natural resources throughout the Pikes Peak region, read our report:https://www.csu.org/hubfs/Document-Library/Environmental-Report.pdf

06/12/2026

Colorado has entered Phase 3 of the state's Drought Response Plan. Thanks to our risk-based planning, we have adequate storage going into the summer, but it's critical that we all do our part to make every drop count — just like our furry friend, is doing!

Visit https://www.csu.org/water-service/sustainable-water-plan/water-shortage-preparation to get tips on how to reduce water waste.

06/12/2026

Our lineman have been replacing infrastructure and upgrading conductors on aging power lines identified as a priority within our Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

The work is designed to strengthen both reliability and wildfire resilience as we continue hardening our electric system.