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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.
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Wind Power
Electricity generated by clean, renewable wind power does not emit carbon dioxide emissions, unlike electricity generated from the combustion of coal or natural gas. Through Fort Collins Wind Power Program, residents may purchase the equivalent of their electricity use from wind power or they may purchase wind in either 200 or 400-kWh blocks of wind-generated electricity for $5 or $10 per block per month, respectively. For more info, please send an
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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
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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
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