Crews used a contracted helicopter to swap aging power poles on a difficult, high-wildfire-risk circuit serving the summit.
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November 2, 2026
Utilities Opens LEAP Applications for Winter Heat AidColorado Springs Utilities began accepting applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on November 1, 2026.
October 22, 2026
Colorado Springs Utilities Proposes 2027 BudgetThe proposed $2 billion budget includes a 6.6 percent rate hike for residential customers.
October 15, 2026
Colorado Springs Utilities Proposes Penrose Dam ReplacementThe utility plans to replace the century-old Penrose Dam with two water storage tanks for $54 million.
October 15, 2026
Colorado Springs Utilities Opens New Pump StationThe new facility replaces an aging 1948 pump station to provide more reliable water service to local customers.
September 29, 2026
Colorado Springs Utilities Paid $35,000 PenaltyThe utility reached a settlement in July 2026 after improper water discharges into local creeks.
September 23, 2026
Colorado Springs to Close Austin Bluffs Parkway LanesThe westbound lanes between Meadowland and Union boulevards will close for electrical infrastructure work.
