Zero Carbon Construction Code#
Zero Carbon Construction Code is the development and implementation of a building code that targets energy use and carbon reduction for all new construction in Fort Collins.
This code is in alignment with Big Move 6 in Our Climate Future. Learn more about Our Climate Future.
Codes will be adopted with energy reduction milestones every 3 years, with 2030 as the target code year for achieving zero carbon emissions on all new construction in Fort Collins.
Building Industry Scholarship Now Available!
The City of Fort Collins is now offering scholarships to further educate and expand local industry workforce on energy efficiency, high performance building, and zero energy building. Scholarships are also available to encourage entry into building industry workforce, with an emphasis on building energy efficiency and electrification technology.
There is a total of $35,000 available for scholarship offerings and individuals can apply for up to $2,000. Businesses and organizations can get up to $5,000 annually.
If you are an individual or business interested in a scholarship, fill out our application by clicking the link below.
For questions, please email: zerocarboncode@fcgov.com
Si necesita que la solicitud de beca de construcción se traduzca al español, envíe un correo electrónico a zerocarboncode@fcgov.com e indique en su mensaje «Please translate application in Spanish».
Training & Certification Opportunities#
Here are some training & certification opportunities that this scholarship could cover:
- Emu: ALL-IN-ONE: Passive Design/Build Boot Camp.
- Construction Instruction
- Residential Energy Services Network
Listing these serves as a way for us to provide resources to those interested in seeking training & certification. We will still provide scholarships to those attending courses in other organizations as long as it relates to the scholarship mission.
What are some potential careers and salaries in the sustainable building industry?
| Careers | Salaries |
| (HVAC) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Apprentice | $50,000- $70,000/yr. |
| Apprentice Electrician | $56,300/yr. |
| Architect | $80,000- $100,000/yr. |
| Building inspector & code enforcement | $58,000/yr. |
| Building Automation Systems trainee | $50,000/yr. |
| Building Maintenance technician | $43,000/yr. |
| Building Science Specialist | $130,000/yr. |
| Net Zero Consultant | $71,000/yr. |
| High Performance Building Designer | $70,000-$90,000/yr. |
| Energy Analysts | $120,000/yr. |
| Energy Efficiency Program Manager | $78,000/yr. |
| Engineering: environmental, indoor airPLUS, mechanical engineering | $158,000/yr. |
| General Construction: Green Building, Sustainable Building, Innovative Building Systems | $93,000/yr. |
| Heat Pump Systems Design Engineering | $77,000/yr. |
| Home Energy Rater, Auditor, Retrofitter | $45,000/yr. |
| Insulation Installer & Air Sealing Technicians | $44,000/yr. |
*Please note these are estimated median salaries cited on several compensation management companies.
Did You Know?
Running the dishwasher only when it's full can save water and money. Do small loads by hand.
Oil and other toxic vehicle fluids end up in puddles where our kids and pets like to play. Don't drip and drive.
There are more than 500 miles of water mains throughout Fort Collins.