[KarlCarrera]

Yes I did a search, but I found no specific answer(s) to my question, so here goes.

If it's just none of my business, I can appreciate that.

I own a 2500 sq. ft. home in Co. Spgs. Currently I pay about $300/mo for four services. electric, gas, water & wastewater. No swimming pool, no A.C., F.A.G. furnance. 11,500 Sq. ft. lot, w/ grass spread over about 3-3,500 sq. ft of the lot.

Due to the economy, a few in the municipal gov. are suggesting that we sell some (read all) of the utility operations to an investor owned company. This would bring in some needed cash for the city ($500m-1b), but is truly a short term solution to a long term problem.

My argument is that our rates (all) will most certainly rise. Colorado Springs Utilities is a private municipality (no dividends to pay) and our service has always been very good.

So again, if you don't mind, what do you pay for a similar sized home, for electric, water, gas, and wastewater? And is your provider an R.E.A., I.O.U., or municipality

Just trying to open some eyes.

Thanks
Karl