City of Fort Collins utility service provider. Light & Power, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater. Account is not monitored 24/7
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🌞 As temperatures rise, here are a few simple ways to stay cool:
❄️Close those curtains! Master the art of sun-blocking like a pro.
❄️Set it smart! Use a programmable thermostat to stay chill.
❄️Time it right! Run big appliances during non-peak hours for maximum efficiency.
Dive into more energy-saving tips at EfficiencyWorks.org. Stay cool, stay efficient! #HeatWaveHacks #StayCool #EnergySavings
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Platte River has officially joined the Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization (SPP RTO) as of yesterday, marking a major milestone in our energy future! ⚡
This transition strengthens regional collaboration, enhances grid reliability and supports our path toward a noncarbon energy future.
Read more: prpa.org/news-releases/spp-a……
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🏡 Time for a home upgrade?
Old appliances driving up energy bills?
Heating or cooling equipment not keeping up?
Colorado’s HEAR offers rebates up to $14K for heat pumps, insulation, electric stoves & more!
See if you qualify 👉 energyoffice.colorado.gov/ho…
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🔌 It’s Public Power Week!
We’re proud to celebrate alongside our four owner communities—Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park—under the theme: Five utilities, one purpose.
Together, we provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to the people we serve.
#PublicPowerWeek #FiveUtilitiesOnePurpose #PlatteRiverPower #CommunityEnergy
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Hey Estes Park, Fort Collins & Longmont homeowners! 🏠
Got a working fridge or freezer you need gone? We’ll pick it up for FREE – no hauling, no fees, no hassle.
✔ Free pickup
✔ Energy savings
✔ Cleaner home
♻️ Schedule your pickup 👉 EWRecycle.com
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🚒 Hero Fest is this Saturday!
Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Front Range Village Shopping Center.
We’ll be there with @FCUtilities, showcasing the main engine and wildland engine. Families are welcome to tour the vehicles and chat with our team about the importance of safety and reliability.
👨🚒 Meet our incredible volunteer emergency response team, essential to the safe operation of Rawhide Energy Station. Their dedication helps keep our community powered.
🔌 Stop by and discover the value of public power and our commitment to keeping you safe.
Event details: facebook.com/events/14663097…
#HeroFest #CommunityEngagement #CommunityOwned #PublicPower #PublicSafety
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Ever wonder about the future of Fort Collins' water? We are tapped in! 🚰
Get a behind the scenes look at progress on the Halligan Water Supply Project – an important project that protects our water supply today, tomorrow and for decades to come.
🔗 fcgov.com/halligan
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
⚡️ Big strides in clean energy! ⚡️
Platte River and our owner communities are charging ahead with community battery storage projects!
✅ Fort Collins City Council just approved a land lease—our third major milestone following approvals from Estes Park (June) and Longmont (July).
🔧 These leases pave the way for engineering, planning and permitting to begin.
🔋 Community batteries will boost reliability and support our transition to a more sustainable energy future.
We’re building the grid of tomorrow, today. 💡
#CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #PlatteRiverPower #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🌞 As temperatures rise, here are a few simple ways to stay cool:
❄️Close those curtains! Master the art of sun-blocking like a pro.
❄️Set it smart! Use a programmable thermostat to stay chill.
❄️Time it right! Run big appliances during non-peak hours for maximum efficiency.
Dive into more energy-saving tips at EfficiencyWorks.org. Stay cool, stay efficient! #HeatWaveHacks #StayCool #EnergySavings
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
📦 Getting ready to move? You can conveniently manage your utility services online!
📲 Submit an online request to start or stop your service as early as the next business day.
👉 Visit fcgov.com/startstop
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Celebrate #EarthMonth with smart savings! Now through April 25, get up to $90 off select Google Nest thermostats at the Efficiency Works Store.
Upgrade your home, reduce your energy use and stay comfortable year-round. 🌍💻 Shop online at EWStore.org
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
🌱 Big energy savings for our communities! 🌱
In 2024, customers in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland helped cut carbon emissions by 8,200 tons through Efficiency Works programs—equal to removing 1,900 gas-powered cars from the road! 🚗💨➡️⚡
From home energy upgrades to business efficiency improvements, these programs are making a real impact. Plus, new initiatives like expanded income-qualified support and Building Tune-Up services are helping even more customers save energy and money. 💡🙌
Read more here: efficiencyworks.org/news/ene…
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
This morning, #PlatteRiver's board of directors elected Jeni Arndt, mayor of Fort Collins, as board chair and Gary Hall, mayor of Estes Park, as vice chair. Their leadership will help support our mission toward a noncarbon energy future.
The board also welcomed Sharon Israel as Loveland’s new utilities director.
Learn more about our new board leadership: prpa.org/news-releases/platt…
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
⚠️ The City and its partners have activated the Emergency Weather Shelter Plan for the night of Thurs., Jan. 9, due to forecasted overnight temperatures near or below zero, wind chill and/or precipitation.
For information on sheltering options, visit fcgov.com/SocialSustainabili….
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
💡 High school seniors and college students—this is your chance!
#PlatteRiver is now accepting applications for the Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship, a $6,000 opportunity for students pursuing education and careers in electric energy.
📅 Deadline: Feb. 7, 2025
🏠 Applicants must live in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont or Loveland
Scholarship recipients will also join the National Electric Energy Career Jump Start Directory, connecting them with potential internships and career opportunities.
Learn more and apply: alltricityscholarshipfoundat…
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Thanks to City of Fort Collins Utilities instructors, our 6th-graders learned first-hand how to build a wind turbine and measure the millivolts produced.
Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
For Veterans Day, City offices will be closed Mon., Nov. 11.
Services such as @poudrefire, @fcpolice & @FCUtilities will continue.
@ParksandRecFC & Gardens on Spring Creek will be open. @FoCoMoD will be closed. @RideTransfort has regular service but offices will be closed.
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
⚠️ Update: Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to Nov. 7. ⚠️
Stay cozy today, and we hope you'll join us next week for freebies and education to help brighten your ride and home!
🌙 Brighten the Night with @FoCoMoves and @FCUtilities! Join us from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Spring Canyon Park or the Walk & Wheel Skills Hub for free bike lights, LED bulbs, safety tips and resources for energy efficiency. Make your night rides safer! ✨
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
📰 What's happening at the City? 👇🏾
💃🏼 Travel to the Roaring '20s with this year's Garden a'Fare | ⚾ Fill fall with sports & winter with crafts 🖌️ with @ParksandRecFC | 💸 Save money with @FCUtilities rebates 🚽 & vanpooling subsidies 🚐 | & more!
🔗 fcgov.com/CityNews
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Fort Collins Utilities retweeted
Exciting news! This morning, #PlatteRiver’s board approved the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes 760 megawatts of new renewable energy projects by 2030.
This plan aims to maintain reliability, environmental responsibility, and financial sustainability throughout the energy transition. Read more about how Platte River is leading the charge towards a noncarbon energy future! ⚡️
🔗 prpa.org/news-releases/platt…
