Title
A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date for August 25, 2026, for Consideration of Proposed Changes as Provided in Colorado Springs Utilities' July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Chris Bidlack, Senior Attorney, Colorado Springs City Attorney's Office-Utilities Division
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Summary:
Colorado Springs Utilities requests that City Council schedule a public hearing for
August 25, 2026, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to consider changes to Colorado Springs Utilities' Electric Rate Schedules and changes to Utilities Rules and Regulations as reflected in the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case filing.
Background:
In accordance with the City Code of the City of Colorado Springs ? 12.1.108, Colorado Springs Utilities is required to make a filing of this nature when proposing rate changes so as to request a hearing before City Council not less than thirty days from the date of filing. Colorado Springs Utilities is complying with this City Code requirement by requesting that this action be placed on the July 14, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting agenda, at which time a hearing date of August 25, 2026, will be requested for the proposed rate changes, referred to as the July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case. At the request of City Council planning, following the public hearing, Utilities anticipates presentation of the draft Decision and Order at the September 21, 2026, City Council Work Session, and presentation of the Decision and Order at the September 22, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.
The July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case filing, including the resolutions and all supporting documentation, was submitted on July 7, 2026. Both physical and electronic copies of the entire rate filing are available for public inspection in the City Clerk office. Electronic copies are provided to City Council members and also available on Colorado Springs Utilities web...
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