Utilities

Tip #204

Replace standard light bulbs with ENERGY STAR^® compact fluorescent bulbs.

Fort Collins Utilities is an equal opportunity residential and commercial utility service provider. We do not discriminate in the terms, conditions or provision of services based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

Fort Collins Utilities es una empresa proveedora de servicios públicos residenciales y comerciales con igualdad de oportunidad. No discriminamos en los términos, las condiciones o la provisión de servicios en base a raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estatus familiar o nacionalidad de origen.

Residential Environmental Program Series

Free Public Programs

Programs
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Midtown Arts Center
3750 S. Mason St.

All programs are free of charge.

2013 Residential Environmental Program Series flyer (PDF 5MB)

For more information, contact Utilities.

Sponsored by Fort Collins Utilities and Environmental Services.

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2013 Programs

Eco-Friendly Families, Feb. 27

Discover activities that engage and inspire families to improve their quality of life. Local experts will share concrete advice and tips.

Video

Community Capacity Building, March 13

Become more involved and engaged in your community's local projects, educational programs and non-profit organizations.

Video

Tricks and Tips for Xeriscape, March 27

Mikl Brawner, co-owner of Harlequin Gardens, will share his 25 years of xeriscape experience with tricks for turning your yard into an attractive setting while reducing water use and maintenance.

Flyer (PDF 1.6MB)

Solar Update: What's New Under the Sun?, April 3

Discover new paths to "go solar," including leasing options, new community solar garden, commercial feed-in-tariff and on-bill financing.

Flyer (PDF 230KB)
Presentation (PDF 1.2MB)

Oil and Gas Answers, April 10

Learn about the new land-use regulations and general policies on how oil and gas exploration and extraction within the incorporated city might impact you. Find out what you can do to stay engaged.

More Color, Less Water - Dryland Perennials, April 24

Garden author and columnist Marcia Tatroe will share how the best of dryland perennials can enhance your garden and save water.

Flyer (PDF 1.6MB)

The Art and Science of Composting, May 1

Addy Elliott, CSU Soil and Crop Sciences Department, will teach you how to turn your household's yard trimmings and food scraps into an excellent soil amendment.

Presentation (PDF 3.9MB)

Burning Questions: Fire and Our Watershed, May 8

Find out how the High Park Fire impacted the Poudre River watershed and the City's water supply. Fort Collins Utilities staff will share fire mitigation efforts to ensure high quality water.

Cool Strategies for Summer Utility Savings, May 15

Water and electricity use typically increases with summer landscape watering and air conditioning. Learn about tiered rates, and discover strategies to conserve resources and control costs.

Flyer (PDF 1.4MB)
Presentation (PDF 3.5MB)

Evolving into a Xeriscape Design, May 22 (Rescheduled from April 17)

David Whiting, CSU horticulture specialist, will show you how to evolve a landscape design and add pizzazz while keeping water savings in mind.

Flyer (PDF 1.6MB)