Water Treatment Facility Energy Generation#
Solar Power#
The Water Treatment Facility has a photovoltaic generation system on-site that produces approximately 100 kilowatts to help offset utility electric power needed to run the plant. Power from the solar field meets about 4% of the facility’s power needs.
Micro-Hydro Generation#
The facility also has a 75-kilowatt micro-hydroelectric generator, which generates power using the incoming water pressure from Horsetooth Reservoir. The micro-hydro unit meets about 20% of the facility’s power needs.
Did You Know?
The Efficiency Works store sells water- and energy-saving products, including LED lighting, smart thermostats and showerheads.
You have the power to cut your energy bill any time of year.
Fort Collins Utilities monitors water quality in our water sources, treated drinking water and treated water returned to the environment.