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Halligan Project Milestone

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a Notice of Availability for the Halligan Water Supply Project final Environmental Impact Statement. This is a significant milestone for Utilities and the Halligan Project. The project will provide added space to store Utilities’ water rights, enabling a more robust, resilient, and reliable water supply for our current and future customers.

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Save with LEAP and IQAP

Income-qualified households are eligible for bill assistance from not one, but two programs! Join us at one of our upcoming info sessions to get the full scoop on LEAP and IQAP, including help with your application.

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Community Sponsorships Available

Utilities provides in-kind and cash sponsorship opportunities up to $1,500 for non-profit and government organizations supporting the Fort Collins community.

Learn more and apply today!

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Commercial Bonus Rebates

Utilities and our partners at Efficiency Works are offering commercial customers 50% bonus rebates on most energy and water products that we already rebate! Upgrades and rebate applications must be completed and submitted by Nov. 15. 

Track your Energy and Water Use

Track your Energy and Water Use

Set up an online profile with MyEnergy and MyWater to view detailed electricity and water usage. Monitor use over time to understand costs and conserve resources. 

Save on Efficiency

Save on Efficiency

Visit the Efficiency Works Store to save on energy- and water-saving products – including LED lighting, smart thermostats and showerheads.

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Residential Solar Resources

With all the solar information out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Utilities offers educational resources and can help you determine if solar is right for you.

  • Fort Collins Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

    Release date: Nov-17-2023
    On Nov. 13, 2023, Fort Collins Utilities earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association. This designation recognizes providers for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service. Fort Collins Utilities joins more than 90 public power utilities nationwide that hold the SEP designation, which lasts for two years (December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2025).
  • Halligan Water Supply Project Final Environmental Impact Statement Published

    Release date: Oct-24-2023
    On Oct. 23, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a Notice of Availability for the Halligan Water Supply Project (Halligan Project) final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register. This action is a significant milestone for Fort Collins Utilities (Utilities) and the Halligan Project. The project will provide added space to store Utilities’ water rights, enabling a more robust, resilient, and reliable water supply for Utilities’ current and future customers.
  • Fort Collins Utilities Selects VertexOne Software to Modernize Billing and Transform Customer Experience

    Release date: Oct-17-2023
    Comprehensive software as a service (SaaS) solution includes customer information system (CIS), customer engagement portal, and workforce management software
  • Poudre Canyon Shoulder Closure for Waterline Replacement

    Release date: Oct-12-2023
    Fort Collins Utilities will replace an aging section of a raw waterline just south of Gateway Natural Area that delivers water from the Cache la Poudre River to Utilities’ Water Treatment Facility. The waterline is a critical part of Utilities’ mission to deliver reliable and high-quality water to the community. The work will begin the week of Oct. 16 and is expected to last about four months, weather permitting.

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Between a Confined Space and a Wildfire#

Critical work at Joe Wright Reservoir – success against the odds

Providing a year of diverse challenges is one way to think of how 2020 impacted the City of Fort Collins and Utilities specifically. In early spring, COVID-19 effectively shut down normal operations across the City as more than half the employees began working remotely and the critical workforce onsite kept the City operating under extensive safety protocols and reduced staffing.

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Halligan Water Supply Project#

Existing Halligan Dam and Reservoir

If approved, the Halligan Water Supply Project will enlarge the existing Halligan Reservoir by approximately 8,100 acre-feet to help provide additional protection for Fort Collins Utilities' water customers from future service interruptions during emergencies.

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Distributed Energy Resources#

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Fort Collins Utilities is working with Platter River Power Authority to develop a strategy to integrate distributed energy resources (DERs). 

Learn More about DERs