If you live or operate a business in Fort Collins, you may have heard about the city’s recent move to phase out fluorescent lighting. This new regulation is part of a broader push toward sustainability and energy efficiency—goals Fort Collins has long been known for. But for homeowners, property managers, and small business owners, the ban raises a key question: what now?
At Choice City Home Services, we’re not just licensed electricians—we’re local professionals who understand Fort Collins building codes and energy goals. Whether you're updating your home, remodeling your rental property, or upgrading your commercial space, we’re here to guide you through the fluorescent lighting ban and help you make smart, affordable lighting upgrades.
As part of Fort Collins’ climate action plan and energy efficiency initiatives, the city is eliminating the use of most linear and compact fluorescent lights (commonly referred to as CFLs and fluorescent tubes). This mirrors state-level policy and federal momentum toward cleaner, mercury-free lighting.
Here are some of the highlights:
If your home or business still uses fluorescent lighting, you're not alone—many buildings across Northern Colorado have outdated lighting systems. But continuing to use them past the phase-out could mean:
Now is the time to plan your lighting upgrade—before you're forced to act quickly or face limitations.
The natural replacement for fluorescent lighting is LED (light-emitting diode) technology. Compared to fluorescent fixtures, LED lights are:
Switching to LED isn’t just about compliance—it’s about performance, safety, and long-term savings.
Whether you're a homeowner upgrading kitchen lighting or a business replacing dozens of fixtures, Choice City Home Services offers full-service electrical upgrades tailored to your needs. Here's how we help Fort Collins residents handle the fluorescent ban:
We start with a walkthrough of your property to identify:
For businesses, we can also assess commercial code compliance and energy optimization opportunities.
Depending on your setup, we offer two options:
We handle all wiring, mounting, and electrical permitting as needed.
Fort Collins utilities and state programs may offer rebates or tax credits for LED upgrades—especially in commercial and multi-family buildings. We help you identify and apply for these incentives to reduce your total cost.
Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and must be disposed of carefully. We ensure your old bulbs and ballasts are removed and recycled according to environmental safety standards.
Not sure if this applies to you? Here are a few examples of clients we’ve helped in Fort Collins:
We’ve helped homeowners replace outdated kitchen and garage tube lighting with sleek, low-profile LEDs. Many clients are surprised at how much brighter and cleaner their homes feel after the swap.
If you manage rental homes or multi-unit properties, this is a perfect time to upgrade common areas, hallways, basements, and bathrooms—improving tenant satisfaction and reducing maintenance costs.
For those finishing a basement or remodeling an older space, now’s the time to get ahead of the curve and go fully LED. It’s one of the most noticeable—and appreciated—updates you can make.
As fluorescent bulbs become harder to find, prices are likely to increase, and delays will become more common. By proactively upgrading now, you’ll benefit from:
The Fort Collins fluorescent lighting ban is part of a larger movement toward cleaner, safer, and more efficient homes and businesses. At Choice City Home Services, we’re proud to support that goal—while helping our neighbors make smart, stress-free upgrades.
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