Summer Brings Increased Electric and Water Bills for Many Utilities Customers
Posted on: Jun-09-2015
During the warmer months, Fort Collins Utilities customers may have higher electric and water bills. These expenses typically result from the increased use of air conditioning and outdoor watering, coupled with seasonal and tiered rates structures.Options to help customers better manage their utility use and save on bills include:
• efficiency programs, rebates and services, https://www.fcgov.com/conserves
• electric rates calculator, https://www.fcgov.com/residential-electric-rates
• water-wise lawn care, Xeriscape and free sprinkler audits,
https://www.fcgov.com/residential-water-efficiency
• Peak Partners programmable thermostat program, http://peakpartnersfortcollins.com
Residents also can monitor their use with Utilities’ free online tool at https://www.fcgov.com/monitor-my-use . This tool can be customized to set up text alerts and allows residents to view their use remotely and make adjustments to keep from going into a more expensive electric or water pricing tier.
Utilities’ Home Efficiency Audit ($60) also serves as a resource to help customers determine how to conserve energy and water as well as add to the comfort of their home, https://www.fcgov.com/HomeEfficiency .
For more information on residential rates, visit https://www.fcgov.com/residential-rates , email utilities@fcgov.com, call 970-212-2900 or TDD 970-224-6003. Commercial rates vary from residential rates. To learn more visit https://www.fcgov.com/commercial-rates .
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Lisa Rosintoski, Customer Connections Manager
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