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Colorado Springs Utilities projects 13% increase in 2027 transmission costs

The utility’s annual transmission requirement is forecast at $38.75 million, up from $34.28 million in 2026.

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Colorado Springs approves about 9% cut to fixed electric adjustment

The rate will fall from 2.33 to 2.11 cents per kilowatt-hour on Oct. 1. Utilities estimates a $1.54 monthly reduction in the electric charge for a residential customer using 700 kilowatt-hours.

Government

Colorado Springs authorizes up to $225 million in utility bond refinancing

The council approved an authorization for city officials to refinance eligible portions of three outstanding bond issues if the transaction meets an economic-benefit condition.

Energy

Colorado Springs considers new net-metering options for solar customers

Colorado Springs Utilities projects an average $38 monthly increase for residential net-metering customers under proposed rates scheduled for consideration Sept. 22.

Energy

Teller County settlement requires Quantum Tech to remove energy equipment from Divide

A settlement followed the county’s revocation of Quantum Tech’s land-use permit after officials determined its energy operation exceeded the permit’s scope.

Government

Colorado Springs Utilities proposes up to $695 million in revenue bonds

Draft ordinances would authorize up to $470 million for broadly defined system improvements and $225 million to refinance Build America Bonds. No final sale or customer rate impact has been established.

Energy

Douglas County project record shows Trinity facility denied, but minutes contain conflicting vote entries

The county’s project record lists CORE Electric Cooperative’s Trinity Substation and peaking-facility application as denied, while Planning Commission minutes place Commissioner Ed Kubly in both the yes and no columns on two motions.

Government

Douglas County approves 35-year Flexential tax rebate for Parker data center

Commissioners approved a 100% rebate on the county’s share of business personal-property taxes, with an estimate of about $19.3 million and key agreement terms still unavailable.