Business Infrastructure and Utilities

Parker, Colorado, offers robust and reliable utility infrastructure to support businesses of all sizes. With access to dependable electricity, water, natural gas, and high-speed internet, businesses can operate efficiently and scale with confidence.

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Electricity

CORE Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility, powers Parker, Colorado, and its surrounding areas. Serving this rapidly growing region, CORE adapts to increasing demand through infrastructure expansion and technological advancements like advanced metering and renewable energy integration, while also developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Focused on community needs, CORE Electric plays a vital role in Parker's development and energy future, with detailed information available at core.coop.

Services:

Essential electrical services to residential and commercial customers
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure with charging stations
Increasing renewable energy source in power supply

How CORE serves Parker

Parker, Colorado, is a rapidly growing community. CORE Electric adapts to this growth by expanding and upgrading its infrastructure to meet increasing demand.
As a cooperative, CORE Electric is strongly tied to the local community. They are involved in providing reliable power, and also are involved in community support.
CORE Electric is implementing advanced technologies, such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), to improve service and efficiency. They are also working to incorporate more renewable energy sources into their energy production.
With the rise in electric vehicles, CORE electric is working to provide charging stations in their service areas, including locations in Parker.

Water

Water availability is a key focus for Parker. To ensure sustainable resources for future development, the Town of Parker is pursuing large-scale infrastructure projects like the Platte Valley Water Partnership and Rueter-Hess Reservoir expansion. The Town is also implementing strict water conservation measures, educating the public, and carefully managing water rights to balance urban growth with agricultural needs.

Water Districts

Parker Water and Sanitation District

The primary water and wastewater provider for Parker, and parts of Douglas County, focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water resources to the rapidly expanding community by utilizing a diversified water supply including surface water, groundwater, and treated reusable water, while actively securing future water supplies through water rights acquisition and storage projects, all tailored to the semi-arid Colorado climate.

Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District

The Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District serves a portion of the northern area of Parker, ensuring reliable access to clean water and proper wastewater treatment through the utilization of underground aquifers.

Stonegate Village Metropolitan District (Stonegate Water)

Stonegate Water serves the Stonegate residential community within Parker, Colorado.

Natural Gas

Xcel Energy is the primary natural gas provider for Parker residents and businesses delivering reliable and affordable energy to businesses and residents. Committed to sustainability, Xcel is expanding its renewable natural gas options and enhancing infrastructure to support the region’s growth. Businesses in Parker benefit from competitive rates, energy efficiency programs, and a focus on innovation for a cleaner energy future.

Xcel Energy

Internet Connectivity

Parker offers robust internet connectivity with multiple providers, including CenturyLink, Xfinity, Direct Link, and Viasat delivering high-speed fiber, cable, and wireless options. Businesses benefit from reliable broadband infrastructure, competitive pricing, and growing fiber-optic expansion to support future growth.