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Utilities E-Learning#

On this page, you'll find printable activities, online games, videos and more that students and teachers can use to learn more about electric, water, stormwater and wastewater.

Learn more about educational programs offered by Utilities.

Printable Activities (PDF)#

F.O.G. (Fats, Oils, Grease) Kids Activity Book

Crossword, word search and create your own F.O.G story!

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Saving Energy: Activity and Coloring Book

Eight pages of energy saving tips for kids to color and learn.

En español

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Stormwater Game and Activity Sheet

Stormwater educational game to color, a crossword puzzle and a maze.

En español

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Save Water Coloring Book

Eight pages of water saving tips for your kids to color and learn.

En español

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Did You Turn Off The Lights Door Hanger

Create your own door hanger to remind you and your family to turn off the lights when they leave the room.

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Biotic Index

Use this index to determine the health of a river by finding, classifying and identifying organisms that live in the water.

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Macroinvertebrate Chart

This helpful chart will walk you through the steps of identifying invertebrates commonly found in rivers and streams.

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@Home Voltbusters

An educational, energy conservation program that encourages students to be more mindful of their at-home electricity usage.

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Children's Water Celebration Activities#

Activity Books, Coloring Pages and Games

Videos

Self-Guided Bike Tour#

Get out, enjoy the beautiful weather and explore your local watershed on a self-guided bike tour.

View the routes

Source to Switch: Fort Collins Energy Video#

Do you ever wonder how power gets to your home? Fort Collins Light and Power collaborated with Platte River to help you understand how energy is made and delivered, from source to switch.

Here are some helpful links to navigate the content:

  • 0:10 Fort Collins-Platte River Energy Partnership
  • 1:33 The Energy Grid
  • 2:18 Mixed Energy Sources
  • 3:05 Coal
  • 3:54 Hydro
  • 4:14 Natural Gas
  • 4:45 Wind
  • 5:50 Solar
  • 7:06 Distribution
  • 9:36 All Underground
  • 10:40 Your Community-Owned Utility

What Not To Flush#

Are flushable wipes really flushable? 

Find out with this quick 4-minute video.

Only Flush the 3Ps#

Learn more about what you can do to help prevent blockages in our sewers. Only flush the 3Ps!

Water Quality and the Poudre River#

Follow along as we do four water quality tests on the Poudre River - temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. 


Did You Know?

Replacing older water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and boilers with efficient ENERGY STAR® models can save energy and increase home comfort.

Scraping your dishes clean instead of rinsing them before putting them in the dishwasher saves water. 

You can clean up your utility bill and save even more money with rebates when you buy an ENERGY STAR® certified washing machine.