Residential Programs

• Recycling
  Reducing the amount of solid waste, especially organic waste, that goes into a landfill can reduce the methane emissions that occur as the organic matter decays. Methane is twenty time more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.
• Green Energy Program
  Residents in Fort Collins can purchase clean, renewable energy for an additional 1 cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) or in increments of 1,000 kWh blocks for $10 (plus PILOTs). This option is for customers who are willing to pay a little more for their electricity to guarantee that it comes from the cleanest sources available. For more info, visit fcgov.com/greenenergy.
• REACH
  REACH (Residential Energy Assistance Through Community Help) provides free weatherization services for residents meeting income guidelines. Customers of Fort Collins Utilities support REACH through voluntary contributions. For more info, please send an
• ZILCH
  Weatherizing your home will increase its energy efficiency, save you money in utility costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Zero Interest Loans for Conservation Help (ZILCH) program makes zero interest loans available to residents for energy upgrades to homes. Call (970) 221-6700 to inquire about the ZILCH program. For more info, please send an