Your Electricity Comes from Public Power.#
Public Power means that electricity comes from a community-owned and – operated utility. In other words, the community of Fort Collins owns their electricity, and it is run by local officials accountable to you.
All public power entities have a common goal: provide customers with safe, reliable, not-for-profit electricity at a reasonable price while protecting the environment.
Where does Fort Collins get its power from?#
Fort Collins Utilities receives its power supply from Platte River Power authority, the wholesale power provider for the cities of Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland and Estes Park. These four cities own PRPA jointly.
Platte River uses several sources of generation to meet the wholesale obligations of its owner communities.
Platte River Power Authority also has a 2024 Integrated Resource Plan available that will ensure the future adequate supply of reliable, financially sustainable and environmentally responsible electricity.
What representation does Fort Collins have at Platte River Power Authority?#
As a member city, two individuals from Fort Collins serve on the Board of Directors at Platte River Power Authority. One must be the mayor and the other is an appointed director with relevant experience.
Those two members currently serving are Mayor Jeni Arndt, and Deputy City Manager Tyler Marr. Board members bring their expertise to decision-making processes and their duties consist of:
- Govern the business and affairs of the Authority.
- Exercise all powers of the Authority.
- Comply with the provisions of parts 1, 5, and 6 of Article 1 of Title 29, C.R.S.
- To adopt a fiscal resolution, which complies with statutory and other restrictions imposed by law on the affairs of the Authority, to govern the financial transactions of the Authority, including the receipt, custody, and disbursement of its funds, securities, and other assets, and to provide for the services of a firm of independent certified public accountants to examine, at least annually, the financial records and accounts of the Authority and to report thereupon to the Board of Directors
- Keep minutes of its proceedings.
Fort Collins takes climate action very seriously. In response to the changing environment from greenhouse gases and other pollutants, we have developed the Our Climate Future Plan. This plan lays out “Big Moves” to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the Fort Collins community by 2050.
City of Fort Collins' Efforts to Reach Climate Goals#
City staff have been working diligently to provide the community with beneficial and impactful programs and services. Our goal is to provide resources that help our residents and business owners thrive as well as protect their surrounding environment.
We have robust energy and water programs that help us all get there.
We have residential energy and water programs:
We have commercial energy and water programs:
You are Part of the Solution#
- Use less energy in your home and business
- Improve your home or business efficiency with Utilities programs
- 'Go electric' for your vehicle or home’s heating systems
- Add solar to your home or business
- Stay engaged with our monthly newsletter (click "Newsletters" under Climate Action)
Did You Know?
Washing machines are most efficient when fully loaded.
A new washing machine can save you money. It can also save your clothes. Click here for the whole story.
Using a microwave oven for warming, reheating or cooking food uses less energy than an electric oven.