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Replace high-bay, high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting with high-intensity fluorescent (HIF) fixtures.

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Fort Collins Utilities Observes National Drinking Water Week, May 6-12 May 1
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Commercial Electric and Water Rates: What Rates Mean and Costs and Benefits, May 2 April 27
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Fort Collins Utilities to Host Free Home Improvement Workshops in May April 23
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Fort Collins Utilities to Continue Flushing the Water Distribution System from Lemay Avenue East April 20
Fort Collins Utilities crews will flush the water distribution system from Lemay Avenue eastward to Northern Lights Drive... Read More
Utilities Adds Savings Opportunities to Residential Energy Efficiency Lighting Rebates April 19
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ClimateWise Welcomes Five New Business Partners April 10
ClimateWise welcomed five new businesses to the program in February and March, including Brian Cox Dentistry, Foothills... Read More
Biz Ed--A Free Educational Series for Businesses Kicks off with Year of Water 2012, April 18 April 6
Fort Collins Utilities and ClimateWise are kicking off Biz Ed, a free monthly series to help commercial customers of all... Read More
Free Refrigerator Recycling and Pick Ups in April and May April 5
Through Fort Collins Utilities’ Appliance Rebate Program, qualifying customers can receive a $35 bill credit by recyclin... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities to Remove Fallen Trees for Safety April 5
Beginning Mon., April 9, Fort Collins Utilities and Parks and Recreation will remove fallen trees and other debris along... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities Offers Double Rebates on WaterSense Labeled Toilets through July April 3
Fort Collins Utilities is offering double rebates of $70 through July 31 on qualified WaterSense toilets that use 1.28... Read More
EnvirOvation Showcase Recognizes Environmental Leadership by ClimateWise Business Partners April 3
Join the City of Fort Collins’ EnvirOvation—A ClimateWise Showcase to celebrate environmental stewardship and recogni... Read More
Local Law Enforcement Participates in Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 2
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is again partnering with local law enforcement agencies for the National... Read More
Xeriscape Design Clinics Offer Landscape Help March 29
Sign up for a private 1½-hour session with a landscape design professional and create a xeriscape plan for a portion o... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities to Flush the Water Distribution System, Beginning April 2 March 29
Fort Collins Utilities crews will begin flushing the water distribution system April 2, weather permitting, 7 a.m. to 5... Read More
Bring Beauty to Your Garden with Free Xeriscape Program, April 4 March 28
Xeriscape by Design, April 4, featuring Joanie Schneider of Sustainescapes, will provide you with the tools to prepare a... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities' Home Energy Report Program Savings Exceed Expectations March 28
Fort Collins Utilities customers who receive individualized Home Energy Reports collectively saved nearly $440,000, or... Read More
More than 1,000 Audits Completed in Fort Collins Utilities' Home Efficiency Program March 21
It has been a busy two years for Utilities' Home Efficiency Program. With over 1,000 audits completed and close to 400... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities Adds New Commercial Electric Rebates March 20
Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority now offer several new electric efficiency rebates to commercial... Read More
Fort Collins Utilities Announces Fix a Leak Week, March 12-18 March 6
To encourage Americans to help put a stop to more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from leaks each year, U.S.... Read More
Bring Beauty to Your Garden with Free Xeriscape Programs, March 14 and April 4 February 29
Xeriscape from the Ground Up will guide you through the steps needed to start converting an area of your yard into a... Read More
Utilities' Drake Water Reclamation Facility Awarded for Commitment to Environmental Management Syste February 23
Fort Collins Utilities’ Drake Water Reclamation Facility recently was recognized for its strong commitment t... Read More
Free Refrigerator Recycling and Pick Ups, February 23 and March 3, 15 and 27 February 15
Through Fort Collins Utilities’ Appliance Rebate Program, qualifying customers can receive a $35 bill credit b... Read More
Beauty and Bugs in Urban Streams, Feb. 29 February 14
Learn how nature and art are combined through Art in Public Places and see the wonders of aquatic invertebrates found in... Read More
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