Title
A Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules
Presenter:
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division
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Summary:
The City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division will present a draft Decision and Order and Resolution for the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case based upon the August 25, 2026, public hearing held for Colorado Springs Utilities’ July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case.
Background:
On July 7, 2026, Colorado Springs Utilities (Utilities) distributed the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case filing that included certain proposed changes to the Electric Rate Schedules effective April 1, 2027. Utilities filed supplemental information to the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case on August 17, 2026. In accordance with Colorado Springs City Code § 12.1.108, City Council held a public hearing on August 25, 2026, regarding Colorado Springs Utilities’ July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case. Notices of proposed changes were provided in The Gazette on July 17, 2026.
The Decision and Order summarizes Colorado Springs Utilities’ July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case and the record of the public hearing held on August 25, 2026. The Decision and Order also contains City Council’s initial directions at that public hearing regarding the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case. The final Decision and Order and final Resolution will be presented for approval by City Council at the September 22, 2026, meeting.
Previous Council Action:
City Council held a public hearing on August 25, 2026, regarding Colorado Springs Utilities’ July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case.
Financial Implications:
The Decision and Order and the Resolution authorize changes in Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric Rate Schedules as reflected in the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case filing.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
Public hearing held on August 25, 2026.
Alternatives:
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ended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Resolution.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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