Every now and then, we can all use a little help. If you need assistance in paying for your utility bills this winter, you may qualify for help through one of the financial aid programs sponsored by Colorado Springs Utilities. So check out the Home Efficiency Assistance Program. HEAP provides FREE home efficiency improvements to qualifying homeowners. Or check out […]
Energy savings
Try 14 Ways to Save on Heating
Was your last heating bill a shocker? Winter is definitely here, and for many that means high utility bills to heat their homes. While you can’t do anything about the chilly weather, you can take steps to make your home more energy efficient and pay less for heating. We researched and found 14 home improvements […]
Be Smart with Water Use
Much of the nation still is suffering from drought. (The areas that aren’t flooding, that is.) Water has become our most precious resource in some places, especially out West. But unless you have your own well (which is not, by the way, always a guaranteed source of water), it might be smart to think about […]
Save on Water, and on Your Bill
Adopting daily habits that save water can also help reduce your water bill and save you money. We’ve made a list of ways to change many daily habits that help conserve water. Since most homes use the most water in the bathroom, we’ll start there. You can also save water in the kitchen, laundry room, and outside […]
Xeriscaping? Check Out This Site
For years, Colorado Springs Utilities has been instilling the concept of xeriscape with its customers, and now we have a new resource, WaterWise Plants, to inspire you to create beautiful landscapes on your own. It’s a new and improved plant database with even more pictures, a favorites feature and landscape designs. With the temperatures rising and spring in the air, our […]
Check Out ‘Your Energy’ Website
CSU Extension hosts a ‘Your Energy’ website intended to help Coloradans make more informed energy decisions. The site features energy information on: home; business, and farm energy efficiency; biofuels; biomass; geothermal; solar; wind; alternative transportation; Colorado’s energy system; oil & gas; and more. It is the go-to resource for research-based, practical energy information you can […]
Consider Options When Buying a Water Heater
There are two major types of water heaters: traditional storage tanks that hold 20 to 80 gallons of water and tankless heaters, which heat water as it passes through the unit. Each type comes with variations that can be used with gas, propane or electricity. You can also buy solar water heaters, with an electric […]
Check Out Local Solar Rebates
Like many of its customers, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) recognizes the importance of solar energy. It helps protect the environment, diversifies our energy supply and creates energy independence. And with about 300 days of sun per year, Colorado is an excellent platform for this type of renewable energy. If you are considering adding solar panels to your home […]
Take the Pledge and Get Free LEDs
Little things that you do every day can add up and make a big difference for our community. Together, we can create a bright future for Colorado Springs. Take the pledge to make small changes in your home. You can pledge to be more energy efficient, use water wisely, be safer or sign up for one of […]
Which Energy-Saving Light Bulb Is the Best One for You?
Down to your last old-fashioned incandescent light bulb? Maybe it’s time to figure out the new energy-saving light bulbs. The standard Thomas Edison incandescent light bulb is extremely inefficient, wasting about 90% of its energy as heat rather than light. As part of a federal law passed in 2007, increasing efficiency standards for light bulbs, the traditional […]