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SETTLING IN
\n<\/strong>
\nUtility Choice
\n<\/strong>
\nWith the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk \u2014 or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.<\/p>\n

Internet Information & Referral<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorado Public Utilities Commission
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/energyoffice.colorado.gov\/electric-utilities<\/a>
\nUtilities management and consumer information
\n<\/strong>
\nEnergy Price Shopping
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.energyshop.com<\/a>
\nComparative costs for gas and electric suppliers<\/p>\n

Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/energyoffice.colorado.gov<\/a>
\nProvides a wealth of information for Colorado residents<\/p>\n

Major Utility Providers
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Electric & Natural Gas
\n<\/strong>
\nColorado Springs Utilities
\n<\/strong>719-448-4800
\n800-238-5434
\nhttps:\/\/www.csu.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Holy Cross Electric
\n<\/strong>970-949-5892
\nhttps:\/\/www.holycross.com\/<\/a>
\nServing select mountain communities
\n<\/em>
\nPoudre Valley REA
\n<\/strong>Fort Collins
\n970-226-1234
\nhttps:\/\/pvrea.coop\/<\/a><\/p>\n

United Power
\n<\/strong>Denver
\n303-659-0551
\n800-468-8809
\nhttps:\/\/www.unitedpower.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Xcel Energy
\n<\/strong>Denver
\n800-895-1999
\nhttps:\/\/co.my.xcelenergy.com\/s<\/a><\/p>\n

Water, Sewer & Waste
\n<\/strong>
\nWater, sanitation, and sewer services are under the jurisdiction of the city or special district where you reside. Charges may or may not appear on a single bill. Most sanitation districts provide recycling services. Some of the major municipal contacts are provided below. For details on your community, contact your local city and\/or county sanitation departments.<\/p>\n

Arvada Utilities
\n<\/strong>720-898-7000
\nwww.arvada.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Aurora Utilities
\n<\/strong>303-739-7000
\nwww.auroragov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Boulder Utilities
\n<\/strong>303-441-3260
\nhttps:\/\/bouldercolorado.gov\/water<\/a><\/p>\n

Broomfield City\/County Water Supply
\n<\/strong>303-464-5600
\nwww.broomfield.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Colorado Springs Utilities
\n<\/strong>719-448-4800
\n800-238-5434
\nwww.csu.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver City Water Department
\n<\/strong>303-628-6000
\nwww.denverwater.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Englewood Water & Sewer
\n<\/strong>303-762-2635
\nhttps:\/\/www.englewoodco.gov\/government\/city-departments\/utilities<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Collins Utilities
\n<\/strong>970-221-6700
\nwww.fcgov.com\/utilities<\/a><\/p>\n

Greeley Water & Sewer
\n<\/strong>970-350-9811
\nwww.greeleygov.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Loveland Water & Power
\n<\/strong>970-962-2000
\nhttps:\/\/www.lovgov.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Thornton Water Resources
\n<\/strong>720-977-6600
\nhttps:\/\/www.thorntonco.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Westminister Utilities
\n<\/strong>303-658-2400
\nhttps:\/\/www.cityofwestminster.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Telephone Service
\n<\/strong>
\nCentury Link
\n<\/strong>800-244-1111
\nwww.centurylink.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Utility Line Information
\n<\/strong>
\nUtility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC)
\n<\/strong>800-922-1987
\nhttps:\/\/www.colorado811.org<\/a>
\nSince gas, electrical, and telephone lines are often buried underground, contact UNCC to verify the location of lines before digging trenches or holes.<\/p>\n

Cable & Satellite TV
\n<\/strong>
\nDISH Network
\n<\/strong>855-318-0572
\nwww.dish.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Xfinity
\n<\/strong>800-XFINITY
\nhttps:\/\/www.xfinity.com<\/a><\/p>\n

General Information Resources
\n<\/strong>
\nStatewide Information Line
\n<\/strong>303-866-5000
\nwww.colorado.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver Metro Convention & Visitor\u2019s Bureau
\n<\/strong>303-892-1505
\n800-233-6837
\nwww.denver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Security Administration
\n<\/strong>800-772-1213
\nwww.ssa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

High Altitude Living
\n<\/strong>Newcomers may experience some initial discomfort in the shift to a high-altitude environment, especially those from a geographic area closer to sea level. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, eye irritation, headache, fatigue, and nosebleeds. Most of these problems are associated with outdoor activity in the extreme elevations of the Rocky Mountains and foothills. Adjustment time varies, but most symptoms disappear after a few days or weeks of \u201ctaking it easy.\u201d Consult your physician if discomfort seems severe or prolonged.<\/p>\n

Regardless of how long you live in the Mile High City or surrounding higher elevations, food preparation requires some adjustment. Foods prepared by boiling take longer to reach cooking temperature. Pressure cookers require adjustment or a longer time to process food. Sea-level temperatures for candies or frostings must be lowered. Recipes rich in sugar and\/or shortening have to be adjusted for flour content. Always look for \u201chigh altitude\u201d directions on packaged mixes. A number of excellent high-altitude cookbooks are also on the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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