Keep Costs Down and Quality Up By Watering with Conservation in Mind, November 10

Release Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Contact: Patty Bigner
Customer and Employee Relations Manager
(970) 416-2432

http://fcgov.com/beps

Fort Collins Utilities will present Watering with Conservation in Mind, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon, Café Columbine and Bakery, 802 W. Drake Rd., Suite 101. Learn to control irrigation costs without losing quality, and catch up on new water-efficient technology, techniques and tips.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to (970) 221-6700 or

Water conservation not only makes sense environmentally, but it’s also a good business practice. Topics include:

•current and upcoming water conservation rebates, grants and programs;
•recently approved Landscape and Irrigation Regulations for water conservation;
•landscape planning tips, including the new City of Fort Collins Plant List;
•irrigation system planning, water-efficient design considerations, equipment selection and water pressure; and
•HOA case study of ET controller installation.

Wholesale irrigation distributors also will be available to showcase and talk about products for water-smart irrigation.

The last program in the series is Illuminating Lighting Technologies, December 8, 9 a.m.-noon, with a focus on LED and fluorescent lighting. Learn about induction, high-performance T-8 systems and lighting controls, as well as what financial incentives may be available for your projects.

For more information, visit http://fcgov.com/beps, call (970) 221-6700, e-mail or TDD (970) 224-6003.