News/Media
A great deal of progress has already been made since the concept of FortZED was launched in May 2007. Fueling the economy, the community, and clean energy research, FortZED is a living, breathing initiative.
Media Kit
Thank you for your interest in FortZED, growing to be one of the world’s largest zero energy district located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
FortZED, Power to the Nation (PDF)
FortZED, Growing to be the world’s largest zero energy district (PDF)
Organizations Leading FortZED (PDF)
Learn More, Get Involved (PDF)
For media inquiries
contact , Director of the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, (970) 207-0058
FortZED to take major role in city's 'smart' effort (PDF), Fort Collins Coloradoan, Jan. 1, 2010
New Belgium Brewing Co. launches solar array (PDF), Fort Collins Coloradoan, Jan. 6, 2010
Fort Collins Utilities Named an Integrated Systems Project Favorite (PDF)Smart Grid Today - November 13, 2009
Stimulus awards omit Xcel's Boulder project (PDF) Denver Business Journal, October 27, 2009
City of Fort Collins Receives $15 Million Matching Funds Grant (PDF) - October 2009
FortZED Project Update (PDF) - Northern Colorado Business Report, Sept. 25, 2009
Smart grid in Fort Collins is a power pioneer (PDF). Rocky Mountain Independent, August 2009
Energy Professionals Address Smart Grid Work Force Issues (PDF)
Learn More About the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, City at a Glance Program. March 2009 (WMV Length: 1 hour)
FortZED: Net Zero Energy Use Project Update, Business Environmental Program Series, December 2008 (WMV Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes)
ZED Hits Growth Surge (PDF)
The Colorado - Denmark Connection (PDF) - Jan/Feb 2009
The Smart Grid: An Introduction. Prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy (PDF) - Fall 2008
Vote with your stomach during FortZED Green Dining Week (PDF) - November 2008
FortZED launches Green Restaurant Initiative (PDF) - July 2008
FortZED gets $6.3 million grant, moves forward with 'smart grid' (PDF) - April 2008
Fort Collins Utilities and the Clean Energy Cluster take on FortZED (PDF) - March 2008
FortZED initiative demonstrates positive impact of grass-roots community teamwork (PDF) - October 2007
FortZED raises $525,000 in local funding, meets eligibility requirement for $9 million in sustainable energy funding (PDF) - July 2007
