City of Fort Morgan  Light & Power Department

710 E. Railroad Ave.
Building C (Behind City Complex)
P.O. Box 100
Fort Morgan, CO  80701

Phone:
Fax:

(970) 867-4350
(970) 542-3915

• Free locating of electrical service

• Free estimates for new service or service upgrades

• Free energy audits

• Free after hour trouble calls (24 hour service at 970-867-4350)

• Drop services for tree trimmers free of charge (when needed during business hours)

• Free questionable meter consumption testing

Life Support System Notification

The City of Fort Morgan Light & Power provides very reliable, high-quality electric service to the homes and businesses in Fort Morgan. However, power outages lasting from a few minutes to several days can occur. We advise customers with life-support systems or other dependence on electric service to make arrangements to accommodate power outages. On limited occasions, Light & Power will notify customers of planned power interruptions. This notification will not always be available and cannot be guaranteed.

To be added to our list of Life Support Customers, please request that you are put on our list by calling (970) 867-4350.

• Insulate your home. No matter what climate you live in, you can lower your energy bill by insulating the attic, outside walls, walls next to unheated or uncooled areas (such as garages or crawl spaces), foundation walls, and floors above unheated or uncoated areas. Insulating an uninsulated home can trim up to 30% off your heating and cooling bill.
   
• Install storm windows and doors. They create an insulating layer of air between panes of glass. For an inexpensive alternative, use plastic sheeting which is a minimum of 6mm thick.
   
• Apply weather stripping around doors and windows.
   
• Caulk around window and door frames, foundation cracks, where the siding meets the chimney, foundation and roof, around exterior ductwork and water faucets, and where wires enter the house.
   
• Not sure where energy is seeping form your house? For a minimal fee, the City of Fort Morgan can provide an infrared test on your home to show where heat is escaping.

• Have your system checked once a year by a professional service person.

• Clean radiators, ductwork and vents. Dirt and dust can make your system less efficient.

• Change air filters regularly.

• Use showerhead flow restrictions. You will use about half the water for showers, and you will hardly notice a change in water pressure.
  
• Lower the thermostat. 130 degrees Fahrenheit is an efficient and sanitary setting. (Check your owner's manual if you have a dishwasher) Lowering water temperature from 140 degrees to 130 degrees can cut your hot water costs up to 15%.
  
• Use cold water when you can. For example, lightly soiled laundry cleans fine in cold water.
  
• Repair leaking faucets.
  
• Insulate the pipes and hot water tank.

• Purchase the appliance that offers the performance you need without using extra energy. Bigger does not always mean better.
  
• Many appliances come with an energy guide label with information on energy efficiency and operating costs. Some that save energy can actually pay for themselves over time.
  
• Turn off lights, television set, and other appliances when not in use.
   
• Cook food for several meals at once.
  
• Keep pots and pans covered and the oven door closed when in use.
  
• Run full loads in dishwashers and washing machines. Hand wash single items.
  
• Use the smallest appliance available to cool or heat items.
  
• Use appliances as instructed in the owner's manual. Never use an appliance for a job it is not designed to do, such as using a stove as a heater.

• Dress for comfort. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes when it's warm and sweaters and layers of clothing in cold weather.
  
• In warm weather leave shades down when the sun is the strongest. Open windows on cooler days and nights. In cold weather open shades facing the sun to let in natures warming power. Close shades after sundown. Clean southern and western windows frequently.
  
• During cold weather, keep your home at 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Older persons should set their thermostats at 68 degrees or slightly higher. Lower the setting when you are not at home. Turning the thermostat down may save you from 1% to 3% on your heating bill for each degree lowered.
  
• Switch to energy saving light bulbs. Consider fluorescent bulbs, which may cost more than standard bulbs, but can save energy and money in the long run.
  
• Provide proper attic ventilation. Besides making the house more comfortable, it provides protection against the harmful effects of excess moisture.
  
• Plant trees and shrubs. Deciduous trees block sun in the summer and let it shine through in colder weather. Plant these on the south-facing side. Plant evergreens on the north, east, and west sides. These trees provide a barrier from cold wind.
  
• Move furniture and drapes away form radiators and vents so that they can do their job.
   
• If you use a fireplace, turn the thermostat down. Heated air can be drawn up the chimney otherwise. Close the chimney damper after the ashes are cold.
   
• Do not place thermostats near windows or radiators. It makes it difficult to gage extreme hot or cold increments in temperature.
  
• Do not keep ventilation fans running. Besides venting unwanted moisture and odors in the bathroom or kitchen, these fans vent valuable heated or cooled air.