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Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules
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 for the 2026 Electric Rate Case based upon the October 14, 2025, public hearing held for Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Rate Case filed on September 9, 2025.
Background:
On September 9, 2025, Colorado Springs Utilities (Utilities) submitted a 2026 Rate Case filing that included certain proposed changes to the Electric Rate Schedules effective January 1, 2026, April 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Utilities filed supplemental information to the 2026 Rate Case on October 1, 2025, and October 9, 2025. In accordance with Colorado Springs City Code ? 12.1.108, City Council held a public hearing on October 14, 2025, regarding Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Electric Rate Case. Notices of proposed changes were provided in The Gazette on September 11, 2025, and October 3, 2025.
The Decision and Order summarizes Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Electric Rate Case and the record of the public hearing held on October 14, 2025. The Decision and Order also contains City Council's initial directions at that public hearing regarding the 2026 Electric Rate Case. The final Decision and Order and final Resolution will be presented for approval by City Council at the October 28, 2025 meeting.
Previous Council Action:
City Council held a public hearing on October 14, 2025, regarding Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Rate Case filed on September 9, 2025.
Financial Implications:
The Decision and Order and the Resolution authorize changes in Colorado Springs Utilities' Electric Rate Schedules as reflected in the 2026 Rate Case filing.
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