Title
Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Natural Gas Rates for Colorado Springs Utilities’ March 2026 Rate Case
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Chief Executive 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 Decision and Order and Resolution based upon the April 14, 2026, public hearing held for Colorado Springs Utilities’ (Utilities) March 2026 Rate Case filed on March 3, 2026.
Background:
On March 3, 2026, Utilities submitted a March 2026 Rate Case filing that included the proposed establishment of a Natural Gas Integrity Federal Compliance Charge in Utilities' Natural Gas Rate Schedules, effective July 1, 2026. Utilities filed supplemental information related to the March 2026 Natural Gas Rate Case on April 7, 2026. In accordance with Colorado Springs City Code § 12.1.108, City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, regarding Utilities’ March 2026 Rate Case. Notice of proposed changes were provided in The Gazette on March 12, 2026.
The Decision and Order summarizes Utilities’ March 2026 Rate Case and the record of the public hearing held on April 14, 2026. The final Decision and Order and final Resolution presented for approval by City Council at the April 28, 2026, meeting contains City Council’s initial directions at that public hearing regarding the March 2026 Rate Case and any revisions directed from the April 27, 2026, Work Session.
Previous Council Action:
City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, regarding Utilities’ March 2026 Rate Case filed on March 3, 2026.
Financial Implications:
The Decision and Order and the Resolution authorize changes in Utilities’ Natural Gas Rate Schedules, as reflected in the March 2026 Rate Case filing.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
Public hearing held on April 14, 2026
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Resolution.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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