2011 REPS#
Free Public Programs #
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2011 Residential Environmental Program Series brochure (PDF 1.8MB)
For more information, contact Utilities.
Sponsored by the City of Fort Collins Utilities and Natural Resources departments.
Creating a Collaborative Community, Feb. 16#
Take a ride on the social side of sustainability and discover simple solutions to create a healthy community. This interactive presentation provides ideas to collaboratively overcome obstacles, choose healthier foods, and develop methods to track and drive change.
Presentations
- Creating a Resilient Community: Local and Global Connections (PDF 4.2MB)
- Northern Colorado Green Menu (PDF 457KB)
- Financing Energy Upgrades (PDF 779KB)
- Friendship City Collaboration (PDF 3.4MB)
The Complete Home Energy Angler, March 2#
Learn how the Community Energy Challenge can help you hook energy savings in your home. Experts explore myths around home electricity use and help you catch energy savings.
Presentations
- Home Energy Angler (PDF 2.8MB)
- Residential Electric Use Estimator (XLS 3.1MB)
- Your Electric Bill: Take Control (PDF 2.1MB) (2009 Presentation)
- FortZED Community Energy Challenge (PDF 1.1MB)
Xeriscape: Beyond the Basics, March 16#
Find out how Xeriscape contributes to lower maintenance and water conservation. Tanya Fisher, Colorado Vista Landscape Design, offers eco-friendly landscaping ideas beyond the basic seven principles of Xeriscape.
- Flyer (PDF 278KB)
- Video
- Presentation (PDF 4.5MB)
Energy and Water Efficient Tree Choices, March 23#
Dig up a selection of tree species to reduce your water and energy use. Locating the best place to plant a tree and knowing the trees characteristics are also important energy conservation factors.
- Flyer (PDF 947KB)
- Video
- Presentation (PDF 11.2MB)
Landscape Design for Water-wise Beauty, March 30#
Loretta Mannix, The Horticulture Consultant, shares alternative landscaping ideas that reduce lawn area, create usable spaces and enhance visual appeal. Design an attractive, low water-using landscape following the principles of Xeriscape.
- Flyer (PDF 278KB)
- Video
- Presentation (PDF 12.2MB)
The Lowdown on Low Water Plants, April 13#
Landscape Designers Anne Clark and Sally Guthart share a selection of trees, shrubs and perennials that make a desirable addition to your urban garden. Integrate water-wise plants into your landscape to create seasonal interest and year-round beauty.
- Flyer (PDF 278KB)
- Video
- Presentation (PDF 24MB)
- Handout (PDF 231KB)
Smart Meter Fort Collins, April 27#
Learn about plans to install digital "smart" meters throughout the homes, schools and businesses in the community. Discover the benefits this program will offer you and Fort Collins Utilities.
- Flyer (PDF 524KB)
- Video
- Presentation (PDF 2.7MB)
Adventures in Composting, May 11#
Ease your curiosity about how to recycle your household yard and food waste and learn the art and science of backyard composting. Get a sneak peek on the basics of raising hens (chickens love kitchen scraps).
Presentations
- Composting (PDF 3.9MB)
- Local Composting News (PDF 3.6MB)
Did You Know?
You can monitor your energy and water use with our online portals.
Replacing older water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and boilers with efficient ENERGY STAR® models can save energy and increase home comfort.
You can reduce ‘vampire’ power waste by unplugging electronics that are not in use or plugging them into a smart power strip.