Fort Collins, Colorado
Commercial Energy Savings & Rebates in Fort Collins
Businesses served by Fort Collins Utilities may have access to Efficiency Works energy help, building assessments, and rebates.
Quick answers
Common Fort Collins Energy Questions
Does Fort Collins have commercial energy rebates?
Eligible Fort Collins Utilities business customers may have access to Efficiency Works rebates and energy services. The exact programs depend on the project and current program rules.
Efficiency Works is a shared program used by several northern Colorado city utilities. It is stored once in our database, so a program change updates every city page that links to it.
Who is my electric utility in Fort Collins?
Most addresses inside city limits are served by Fort Collins Utilities. Some nearby areas are served by other providers.
Natural gas service in the area is commonly provided by Xcel Energy.
Step 1
Find Your Electric Utility
Fort Collins Utilities
Municipal Utility · Electric
Fort Collins Utilities serves most addresses inside city limits. Some nearby areas are served by other providers.
Check your electric bill to confirm.
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Investor-Owned Utility · Electric
Natural gas service in Fort Collins is commonly provided by Xcel Energy. Some areas outside city limits may also have Xcel electric service.
Check your electric bill to confirm.
Efficiency Works
Program Administrator · Electric
Efficiency Works is the shared business energy program used by Fort Collins Utilities, not a separate electric provider.
Check your electric bill to confirm.
Utility service areas do not follow city limits everywhere. Check the utility name on your current electric bill before you apply for anything.
Step 2
Fort Collins Commercial Energy Rebates
Efficiency Works
Efficiency Works Business Lighting
Lighting · Commercial
Commercial lighting retrofit and controls offerings for participating municipal utility business customers.
Lighting rebates for eligible Fort Collins Utilities business customers.
- Preapproval needed
- Not verified
- Deadline
- Not verified
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Custom Lighting MeasureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Exterior FixtureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED TrofferLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Wall PackLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Retrofit KitLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Parking Lot FixtureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Exit SignLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| Occupancy SensorLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Lighting Efficiency
Lighting · Commercial · Program year 2026
Existing facility lighting retrofits; custom lighting and other lighting paths also available. Verify exact current measure and preapproval rules before purchase.
- Preapproval needed
- Yes
- Deadline
- Not verified
Efficiency Works
Efficiency Works Business
Custom Efficiency · Commercial
Business efficiency program serving customers of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland municipal electric utilities.
Fort Collins Utilities business customers use this shared program.
- Preapproval needed
- Not verified
- Deadline
- Not verified
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Custom Efficiency
Custom · Commercial · Program year 2026
For qualifying efficiency projects outside standard prescriptive offerings. Custom projects require preapproval before equipment order, purchase or installation.
- Preapproval needed
- Yes
- Deadline
- Not verified
Efficiency Works
Efficiency Works Business Rebates
Multiple · Commercial · Program year 2026
Electric efficiency incentives for eligible commercial customers of Fort Collins Utilities, Longmont Power & Communications, Loveland Utilities and Estes Park Power & Communications. 2026 incentives updated Jan. 1, 2026.
- Preapproval needed
- Yes
- Deadline
- Not verified
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Energy Efficient Buildings
New Construction · Commercial · Program year 2026
Whole-building efficiency program for qualifying new construction, additions or major renovations. Enrollment should occur early.
- Preapproval needed
- Yes
- Deadline
- Not verified
Step 3
Commercial Lighting Rebates
Efficiency Works
Efficiency Works Business Lighting
Lighting · Commercial
Commercial lighting retrofit and controls offerings for participating municipal utility business customers.
Lighting rebates for eligible Fort Collins Utilities business customers.
- Preapproval needed
- Not verified
- Deadline
- Not verified
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Custom Lighting MeasureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Exterior FixtureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED TrofferLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Wall PackLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Retrofit KitLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Parking Lot FixtureLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| LED Exit SignLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
| Occupancy SensorLighting | Amount not verified — contact the utility or check the official program document. |
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Lighting Efficiency
Lighting · Commercial · Program year 2026
Existing facility lighting retrofits; custom lighting and other lighting paths also available. Verify exact current measure and preapproval rules before purchase.
- Preapproval needed
- Yes
- Deadline
- Not verified
Local rules
Fort Collins Building Energy Rules
Building Energy and Water Scoring
BENCHMARKING
Fort Collins requires energy and water benchmarking/reporting for covered large commercial and multifamily buildings; the program is a transparency/reporting system.
- Who may be covered
- Size rule not confirmed
- Building types
- Not confirmed
- Reporting required
- Not confirmed
- Energy target required
- Not confirmed
Fort Collins Building Energy and Water Scoring
Benchmarking
Fort Collins asks some larger commercial and multifamily buildings to measure and report yearly energy and water use. This is a reporting program. It does not by itself require an equipment upgrade. Confirm your building status with the City of Fort Collins.
- Who may be covered
- About 5,000 sq ft and larger
- Building types
- Commercial and multifamily buildings
- Reporting required
- Yes
- Energy target required
- No
Deadlines: Reporting dates are set by the City. Check the official page for the date that applies to your building.
Penalties: Check the official City page for current enforcement details.
Building check
Does Building Energy and Water Scoring Apply to My Building?
This tool gives general guidance only. Please confirm your building status with the City of Fort Collins.
Building types
Common Building Types
Office
HighLighting and cooling run during long weekday hours.
- Common lighting
- Fluorescent troffers
- Typical hours
- Weekdays, 10 to 12 hours
- Opportunity
- Medium
Manufacturing
Very highHigh bay lighting and process loads run long shifts.
- Common lighting
- Metal halide or T5 high bay
- Typical hours
- Two or three shifts
- Opportunity
- Very high
Warehouse
Very highTall spaces, long hours, and few lighting controls.
- Common lighting
- Metal halide high bay
- Typical hours
- Long shifts
- Opportunity
- Very high
Retail
HighSales floor and sign lighting run all open hours.
- Common lighting
- Track and fluorescent lighting
- Typical hours
- Open hours
- Opportunity
- Medium
Restaurant
MediumKitchen and dining lighting run together.
- Common lighting
- Screw-in and fluorescent
- Typical hours
- 12 to 16 hours
- Opportunity
- Medium
Brewery
HighProduction, cooling, and tap room lighting all add up.
- Common lighting
- High bay and decorative lighting
- Typical hours
- Long production hours
- Opportunity
- High
Apartment
HighCommon area lighting runs all day and night.
- Common lighting
- Fluorescent and screw-in bulbs
- Typical hours
- 24 hours in common areas
- Opportunity
- High
School
MediumClassrooms and gyms with older lighting and controls.
- Common lighting
- Fluorescent troffers, gym high bay
- Typical hours
- School day plus events
- Opportunity
- Medium
Good to know
Energy Help in Fort Collins
Energy Assessments
An assessment is a review of how your building uses energy. Someone looks at lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration, and run hours, then lists upgrades worth doing.
Efficiency Works offers business energy services for eligible customers. Ask what is offered for your building type this program year.
Energy Savings
Most Fort Collins savings come from lighting, controls, heating and cooling, and equipment that runs long hours.
Start with the equipment that runs the most hours. That is usually where the fastest payback is.
Financing
Rebates lower the up-front cost. The rest is usually paid with cash, equipment financing, or Colorado C-PACE for larger work.
Utility rebates are normally paid after the project is finished and approved, so plan cash flow for that gap.
Financing may be available through Colorado C-PACE or a lender. Some projects can also be paid for out of monthly energy savings.
FAQs
Fort Collins Energy FAQs
Does Fort Collins have commercial energy rebates?
Eligible Fort Collins Utilities business customers may have access to Efficiency Works rebates and energy services. The exact programs depend on the project and current program rules.
Efficiency Works is a shared program used by several northern Colorado city utilities. It is stored once in our database, so a program change updates every city page that links to it.
Who is my electric utility in Fort Collins?
Most addresses inside city limits are served by Fort Collins Utilities. Some nearby areas are served by other providers.
Natural gas service in the area is commonly provided by Xcel Energy.
Do I have to report my building energy use?
Fort Collins asks some larger commercial and multifamily buildings to report yearly energy and water use. Building size decides who is covered.
This is a reporting program. It does not by itself require you to replace equipment.
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