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Public Hearing for the Consideration of Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Rate Case, consisting of: Resolutions Setting Certain Electric Rates Within the Service Areas of Colorado Springs Utilities, Certain Changes to Electric Rate Schedules, Accepting Conclusions and Recommendations Concerning the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act Standards, Certain Changes to Utilities Rules and Regulations and the Open Access Transmission Tariff, and Adopting the Transmission Formula Rate, Initial Rates, and Implementation Protocols for Colorado Springs Utilities' Transmission Owner Filing.
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
A public hearing will be conducted for City Council to consider changes to Colorado Springs Utilities' Electric Rate Schedules, conclusions and recommendations related to the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act standards, changes to Utilities Rules and Regulations and the Open Access Transmission Tariff, and adopting the transmission formula rate, initial rates, and implementation protocols for Utilities' Transmission Owner Filing as reflected in the 2026 Rate Case filing to be effective November 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, April 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
Background:
On September 9, 2025, Colorado Springs Utilities filed the 2026 Rate Case, including resolutions, tariff sheets, and all supporting documentation for proposed changes.
In accordance with the City Code of the City of Colorado Springs ? 12.1.108, copies of the rate filing were available for public inspection in the City Clerk office beginning on September 9, 2025. Notice of the proposed changes was provided by publication in The Gazette on September 11, 2025. The 2026 Rate Case filing was also posted on the Colorado Springs Utilities' website at www.csu.org, and electronic copies were provided to City Council members.
Previous Council Action:
On September 9, 2025, City Council approved the proposed publ...
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