(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Tuesday, April 28, the Colorado Springs City Council voted on a natural gas rider to help fund the replacement of bare steel gas lines.
According to Colorado Springs Utilities, a bill rider is a temporary utility charge, not included in standard base rates, that allows Springs Utilities to recover the costs of specific programs or projects.
In late 2024, Springs Utilities received notice from federal regulators to accelerate the replacement of bare steel gas lines. Springs Utilities reached an agreement to complete the replacement in 10 years…