A note from our Director:

A ban on holiday lights in Colorado will go into effect February 5th at 6:00 PM. Our legislature, in conjunction with local and federal officials, proposed and passed this ordinance because of the current drought conditions in Colorado. With reservoirs at their lowest levels in years, hydroelectric production and supply in the Western United States is projected to be at an all-time low in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. While holiday lights are a wonderful way to bring joy and celebrate the season, we must ask that beginning February 5th at 6:00 PM, you turn them off until November 27th.

Random Neighborhood checks have been authorized and businesses and residences displaying holiday lights will be fined on a per bulb basis, with current electrical use and past power bills factored in. Coloradans wishing to file a free extension, or report a neighbor or business that is in violation of this code may do so by clicking on the links below.

On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Power Cooperative, I thank you for helping to save Colorado's limited supply of electrical power.

Sincerely,

John O'Connell
Director RMPC