Colorado Springs Utilities Board moves $2 billion budget forward as rates set to rise in January

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Colorado Springs Utilities is one step closer to approving its $2 billion budget for next year.

The Utilities Board voted 8-0 Wednesday to send the proposed 2027 budget to City Council.

The vote comes as customers prepare to pay more for their utilities starting Jan. 1…