New Belgium Brewery uses a combined heat and power plant to generate 300 kW of electricity and 400 kW of heat. The grid- connected generator is fueled by biogas generated onsite as part of the wastewater treatment process.
Meet with Utilities staff early to review your plans; and
Submit parallel-generation application (PDF 83KB).
(Contact your contractor and/or equipment manufacturer for assistance obtaining information required in the application).
Sign Contractual Agreement
Utilities will develop an agreement to provide credit for the electricity you generate and to address standby and other charges.
Purchase Equipment & Install System (once application is approved and contractual agreement signed).
Request Inspection from Fort Collins Utilities
Request inspection of solar or other generator system from Utilities staff at (970) 221-6700 or e-mail (Inspection is required by Utilities for parallel-generation and is in addition to any inspection required by Fort Collins Building and Zoning);
If system fails inspection, complete any required change and request re-inspection; and
When system passes, receive Permit to Operate from Utilities.
