Programs and Rebates

Fort Collins Utilities partners with local organizations to provide efficiency, conservation and bill payment assistance programs, including low- or no-cost resources that keep utility costs down.

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Streamline your energy usage with our residential programs and rebates. Residential customers can track energy use, find new ways to save and earn rewards that can be used in stores with the MyEnergy portal.

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Discover programs, rebates, classes, and resources to help you save water indoors and outdoors while creating a more sustainable home and landscape.

Water Conservation

Residential Water Conservation Programs

From advanced technology options and incentives to managing your energy and water use, our programs and services are designed with you in mind. Discover savings with smarter energy and water use with an array of programs designed to help businesses like yours reduce their use.

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Fort Collins Utilities offers several youth and adult programs. Programs include facility tours, classroom education programs, professional presentations, and watershed field trips for all ages.

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The City offers a variety of utilities-related scholarships for individuals and businesses.

High School Trade Scholarship

Our community needs more skilled workers in the building trades. Fort Collins is growing, and we want our homes, schools, and workplaces to be cleaner, healthier, and more energy‑efficient. To reach these goals, we need trained workers who care about quality work and who want to help build a better future. This scholarship supports students who plan to attend trade school and enter the building industry. By helping you, we are also helping build the future workforce of Fort Collins. This work supports the City Council’s priorities to make sure all residents live in safe, healthy, and efficient buildings. When you choose a trade career, you are choosing a path that strengthens your community.

Application closes May 8, 2026

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Building Industry Scholarship

Who can apply? Individuals or Businesses in the Building Industry

• Learn about energy efficiency, high-performance, and zero-energy buildings.
• Get training on electrification technologies.
• Build a skilled, local workforce for the future.

How much is offered?

• Individuals: Up to $2,000
• Businesses: Up to $4,000 per year

What can it cover? One course per application - you can apply for multiple courses.

Here are some popular programs the scholarship can help pay for:     

• Emu: Passive Design/Build Boot Camp
• Construction Instruction
• Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)              
• Phius Zero
• Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
• Blue Sky Training – Professional Certifications
• Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) Training

Scholarships are also available for other related courses, not just these.

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Questions? Email: ZeroCarbonCode@FortCollins.gov

¿Necesita la solicitud en español? Envíe un correo a ZeroCarbonCode@FortCollins.gov con el mensaje:“Please translate application in Spanish.”

"The scholarship helped our team attend a training we didn’t know existed. We now better understand energy-efficient building practices and new code requirements."
—Aaron F., Impact Development Builders

"I highly recommend Emu Passive's bootcamp for Certified Passive House Tradesperson. They offer a fun learning environment led by experienced individuals who train both in the classroom and in the field with a hands-on application to practice the passive house techniques firsthand. The course allowed me to expand my knowledge of passive house construction and bring that focus back to my business. Thanks to the City of Fort Collins for providing the Building Industry Scholarship which paid for my certification so that I can give back to our community."
—Karen R., Building Wellness LLC

Lineworker Scholarship

Are you interested in a career as a lineworker? We're offering a Lineworker Scholarship for Colorado residents accepted into one of two training programs: Rocky Mountain Lineworker School/Trinidad State College or Colorado Mesa University–Electric Lineworker Program. Applications are open now! Follow us on social media for updates.

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Did you know that Utilities offers community sponsorships? 

Fort Collins Utilities provides in-kind (such as giveaway materials or staff expertise) and cash sponsorship opportunities up to $1,500 for non-profit and government organizations supporting the Fort Collins community.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, the opportunity must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

• Be hosted by and benefit a 501(c)(3), educational or governmental organization. 
• Directly benefit community members in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. 
• Include an educational component about services provided or community need(s) met by the sponsored organization. 
• Align with one or more of Fort Collins Utilities priorities:
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Water Conservation
  • Utility Affordability/Digital Access and Inclusion
  • STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Utilities will not consider requests for: 

• Sponsorship opportunities that do not meet all eligibility requirements 
• Political campaigns and/or legislative lobbying efforts 
• Reproductive choice advocacy groups 
• Direct support for individuals 

Additional Information

• All applications must be submitted through the online survey link below. Emailed submissions will not be accepted. 
• Award notification will be sent within 30 days after submitting.

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Email utilities_sponsorships@fortcollins.gov for technical support.

FAQ's

• I don’t believe we meet the requirements for a Utilities sponsorship. Where else could I request funding from the City? 
  • Fort Fund: Fort Fund grants support arts and cultural events that enrich the creative vitality of the community, promote local heritage and diversity, and provide opportunities for arts and cultural participation. 
• What types of sponsorship are offered? 
  • There are multiple ways we may be able to sponsor your organization, including: 
    • An expert to speak, educate or otherwise contribute to your initiative
    • Small giveaways (high quantity of $1-$5 items) 
    • Door prizes (medium quantity of $10-$20 items) 
    • Silent auction items (low quantity of $25-$50 items)  
    • Cash (up to $1,500) 
• Can I save the application and complete it later?
  • There is no option to save the form part-way through. We recommend you review the application questions and prepare your answers in advance to avoid losing your work.

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Email utilities_sponsorships@fortcollins.gov for technical support.