Why Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is a community that is passionate about its natural resources and environment. We have a long history of developing and implementing renewable energy both in private businesses and in Colorado State University’s research labs.
FortZED Boundary
FortZED is a community initiative, with diverse partners and organizations, in Fort Collins, Colorado. We’re going for net zero. Join the Community Energy Challenge today to start making a difference!
Fort Collins is at the forefront of the new energy economy with:
Visionary leadership
- Colorado Clean Energy Cluster
- Fort Collins Utilities
- Colorado State University’s clean energy/environmental research and education
- Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
- Regional businesses
- Community volunteers and advocates for clean, renewable energy
Economic development opportunities
- Researchers
- Businesses in the clean energy sector
- Collaboration between private sector and government agencies
- Creation of high paying primary jobs
Renewable energy technology
- Wind power
- Biofuels Solar photovoltaic panels
- Hybrid engines
- Smart-Grid Controls
Social change through a bold commitment to Net Zero Energy
- Energy conservation by residents
- Pride of place
- Robust community
- Energy conservation by industrial, commercial, and institutional users
- Healthy environment
- New energy economy
- Local Policy – City’s Climate Action Plan and Energy Supply Policy
Faces of FortZED
Dennis Sumner
Key Accounts Manager, Fort Collins Utilities