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More than meets the eye
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| Don’t worry, the crane you see on the West side of town this morning is not a renewed battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, it’s just the delivery mechanism for a regular electric transformer. |
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Who is that masked man?
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| Okay, maybe I’m not masked, but I do write these blog posts while maintaining some kind of anonymity from behind my computer screen. That’s why I hesitated when this “Meet the blogger” topic came up. Because, let’s face it, it’s much easier to be yourself when no one knows who you are. |
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The negotiators
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| For several months, our negotiators kept saying we want an agreement that is fair and equitable. Well, they achieved that yesterday when an agreement was reached to store, convey and exchange water using Pueblo Reservoir. |
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It drives me crazy...
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| There used to be a time, before I worked for Springs Utilities and the drought I guess, that I didn’t think twice about seeing sprinklers going off while it rained. |
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Saved by the bell
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| I don’t know about you, but I spent a lot of time in school just waiting for the bell to ring. |
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Can you dig it?
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| Today is August 11 or 8/11. In recognition of those numbers, today is also National 811 Safe Digging Day. |
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It’s pretty Dam good
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| There’s been some speculation lately as to the safety of the Dam – the key component in the Southern Delivery System we’re trying to build. But who is responsible for the dam and what is done to ensure it’s safe? |
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I love a parade!
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| Who doesn’t love a good parade? I mean floats, marching bands and clowns on little motorcycles. It doesn’t get any better than that, right? |
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Another light show tonight?
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| Wow. Talk about light show in the sky last night! I swear I saw more lightning strikes than strikes Rockies pitchers threw during their recent losing streak! |
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City Parks Realizing Savings
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| If you recall, earlier this year we introduced a pilot rate program for the City parks to help save money and keep the grass alive. |
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Standing at the Edge of a Sinkhole
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| I spent a couple of hours at the water main break on Pikes Peak and Ruskin Wednesday and thought I would share some observations. |
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Spray it, Don't Waste It
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| If you’re like me you’ve had your sprinkler system up and running for several weeks now, but have you checked it since you started it up? That was the mistake I made. |
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From the mountains to the tap
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| Keep an eye toward your mailbox, as we started mailing our 2010 Water Quality Report to our 102,000 water customers this week. |
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Utilities goes electronic
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| Providing electric service to our customers is second nature, we’ve been doing it now for nearly 100 years. |
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World Environment Day is Tomorrow
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| We are the world….we are the children. Okay, I’m not going to break out in song here, but I wanted to use the phrase to let everyone know that tomorrow, June 5, is World Environment Day. |
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We're Climate Registered
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| We’ve been talking about environmental commitment and stewardship before green was the color du jour. With as much natural beauty surrounding this community, it’s understandable that protecting it is very important to us. |
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Better safe than sorry
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| After what feels like an extremely long winter, we’re finally beginning to feel a little bit of summer around here. Nicer weather means more people are out working in their yards and on their homes. |
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Now is the time for SDS
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| More than one councilmember noted at yesterday’s City Council meeting that the proposed water rate increase was a historic moment for this community. I couldn’t have said it any better. |
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Audits get the ol’ college try
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| Colorado Springs Utilities and the City of Colorado Springs teamed up with a local engineering firm – Farnsworth Group – to capitalize on one of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants that have come out of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. |
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SDS business opportunity workshops
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| When the Southern Delivery System (SDS) project begins construction this summer, there are going to be jobs to fill. That’s great news for Colorado Springs Utilities’ customers and the local economy. |
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Where does your water come from?
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| How many of you know exactly where your water comes from? Come on, let's see a show of hands. Well, for those of you who say Pikes Peak, you are partially right. |
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Community Recycling Event Tomorrow
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| Earth Day may have been last week, but we're still going out and doing our best to help the environment. And there's no reason you can't join us. |
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Share your thoughts on South Slope
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| If you have thoughts about the opening of the South Slope of Pikes Peak for recreational activities, you're invited to share your ideas at an open house tonight. |
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Cloudy with a Chance of Boulders
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| What can happen when you have to transport your water supply from the other side of the continental divide? Well, you sometimes have to deal with Mother Nature. |
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Rebates through GEO
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| We have now partnered with the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) to increase rebate amounts for our customers. Rebate amounts for furnaces and insulation will increase from last year, making efficiency measures more palpable. |
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Celebrating Earth Day
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| It’s Earth Day’s 40th birthday, so let’s raise a glass of organic lemonade and toast to many green days! |
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Tips to help your garden flourish
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| Before you start digging in the dirt, consider attending one or more of the free classes we offer to help you create beautiful, adapted landscapes that suit our semi-arid climate. In addition, you will learn tips to help save water and money. |
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Tax time could mean more money in your pocket
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| Tomorrow is tax day and for those of you waiting until the last minute to file your taxes – and we know there are a number of you – we want to remind you about the new tax credits. |
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30% Renewable by 2020?
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| Gov. Ritter recently signed a law that requires investor-owned utilities, such as Xcel Energy, to provide 30 percent of their power from renewable sources by the year 2020. |
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April is Safe Digging Month
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| The Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month. Each April is dedicated to increasing awareness of safe digging practices across the country. |
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