Business Environmental Program Series

Leading-edge environmental programs from a business perspective

Learn about City services and programs, best practices and new technologies—many of which offer conservation and cost-saving opportunities for your business.

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Program Information

• Time: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon
• Location: Café Columbine and Bakery, 802 W. Drake Rd., Suite 101
• Cost: Free
• RSVP: Email Fort Collins Utilities () or call (970) 221-6700

Funding Options to Green Your Business (PDF)

Tuesday, Sep. 8

Learn about financial resources to green up your business. From local rebates to federal tax incentives, these tools can help you make the case for investments in efficiency and renewable energy.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • Welcome & Agenda (PDF 233KB)
  • Introduction to Green Investments (PDF 202KB)
  • Utility Rebates and Assistance (PDF 2MB)
• Video streaming

Advanced Waste Reduction (PDF)

Tuesday, Sep. 22

Manage hard-to-recycle materials, start composting programs and develop zero-waste approaches for operations and events. These tips can improve your bottom line and increase operational efficiency.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • Welcome & Agenda (PDF 2MB)
  • Hard to Recycle Materials (PDF 386KB)
  • C&D material recycling/reuse (PDF 845KB)
• Video streaming
• Past presentations related to this program
  • Green Up Your Business: Assessment (Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008)
  • Green Up Your Business: Action (Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008)
  • Benchmarking and Goal Setting for Energy and Water Management Tracking and measuring solid waste (Sep 11, 2007)
  • Zero-Waste Events and Meetings Presentation (Nov 6, 2007)

Transit and the Triple Bottom Line (PDF)

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Explore how development and public transportation help businesses achieve the triple bottom line. Join the discussion on employee-based Transfort programs, Mason Corridor, and benefits of public transportation for your business and our community.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • Welcome & Agenda (PDF 198KB)
  • Intro to Triple Bottom Line: Peole, Planet, Profit (PDF 516KB)
  • Triple Bottom Line Analysis (PDF 210KB)
  • Planet - Environmental impact of business supporting transit (PDF 944KB)
  • People - Offering significant benefits through transit (PDF 737KB)
  • Group Activity (PDF 108KB)
• Video of Presentation
• Past presentations related to this program
  • Eco-friendly Transportation Options for Fort Collins' Workforce (Oct 14, 2008)

Green Up Your Act: Employee Engagement (PDF)

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Engage and motivate employees to practice conservation. Dr. Jennifer Cross, CSU Department of Sociology, and other local experts will highlight successful case studies and tips to encourage organizational changes, internal process updates and mindset shifts.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • Shifting Mindset, Changing Systems & Champions of Sustainability (PDF 682KB)
  • Case Study of Poudre School District (PDF 779KB)
  • Group Breakout Session (PDF 124KB)
  • Organizations as Place Builders by David F. Thomas and Jennifer E. Cross (PDF 222KB)
• Video streaming
• Past presentations related to this program
  • Overview of Carbon Markets (Oct 7, 2008)
  • Eco-friendly Transportation Options for Fort Collins' Workforce (Oct 14, 2008)

Fiddling with your Roof (PDF)

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Discover how your business can benefit from a "green roof" or "white roof." Hear cost-and-benefit information regarding rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, and see the difference daylighting (such as rooftop monitors and skylights) can make.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • White Roofs and Daylight Roofs (PDF 1MB)
  • Introduction (PDF 1MB)
  • Tight Roofs (PDF 708KB)
  • Solar Thermal Systems (PDF 1MB)
  • Solar Electric Systems (PDF 5MB)
  • Green Roof Plantings (PDF 4MB)
  • Green Roofs (PDF 2MB)
• Video of Presentation
• Past presentations related to this program
  • Today’s Building Enclosures—Science, Materials and Details (Oct 16, 2007)
  • Renewable Energy in Fort Collins (Oct 24, 2006)
  • New Views on Daylighting (Oct. 10, 2006)
  • Reality Check: Lessons from the Leading Edge in Building Design (Oct 11, 2005)

Watering with Conservation in Mind (PDF)

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Keep water costs down and quality up. Learn about new technology, techniques and tips to make your landscape water efficient. Also, learn about the City's new landscape and irrigation regulations.

Related Documents

• Presentation
  • City Programs & Incentives (PDF 1MB)
  • Landscape & Irrigation Regulations (PDF 272KB)
  • Landscape Plans (PDF 2MB)
  • Irrigation Plans (PDF 318KB)
  • ET Controller Case Study (PDF 1MB)

Illuminating Lighting Technologies (PDF)

Tuesday, Dec. 8

LED and fluorescent lighting are in the spotlight. Learn about induction, high-performance T-8 systems and lighting controls. Financial incentives may be available for your business' lighting projects.

Past Events

• 2008 presentations
• 2007 presentations
• 2006 presentations

Looking for a presentation from an event you missed? Contact Utilities at (970) 221-6700 or e-mail .