In 1998 New Belgium Brewing made it a goal to offset 100% of its electricity through the city's wind-power program. Rather than directly using wind-generated power, the brewery elects to pay an increased rate for their electrical energy, which is supplied by the City of Fort Collins Utilities to ensure it comes from the cleanest source possible. About 15% of the brewery's power comes from methane gas created as a byproduct of their on-site water treatment plant. An additional 3% comes from a 300 kW solar array on the brewery's packaging hall in Fort Collins. In 2018, New Belgium Brewing was recognized as one of "the 50 most sustainable companies in the world" at the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.