Energy Outreach Colorado Awarded National Top Charity Rating

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Sep 10, 2014, 02:10 ET

DENVER, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC), a non-profit that funds affordable energy programs for limited-income Coloradans, has been awarded an exceptional 13th consecutive top rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator.

Charity Navigator annually ranks thousands of American charities for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. To view Energy Outreach Colorado's profile, click here.

Energy Outreach Colorado staff celebrates their 13th consecutive Charity Navigator 4-star award. (PRNewsFoto/Energy Outreach Colorado)

"Energy Outreach Colorado's coveted 4-star rating puts it in a very select group of high-performing charities," said Ken Berger, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. "Less than 1 percent of the charities we rate have received at least 13 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Energy Outreach Colorado outperforms most other charities in America."

Energy Outreach Colorado has raised more than $208 million for energy assistance and energy efficiency programs since it was established in 1989. Its affordable energy programs include energy bill payment assistance and energy efficiency improvements for affordable housing communities and nonprofit facilities.

"We're extremely proud of our Charity Navigator rating because it demonstrates the care with which we manage our donors' contributions to our mission of sustaining energy affordability in Colorado," said Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado. "We greatly appreciate our generous donors, as well as the commitment of our partner assistance organizations, affordable housing agencies and nonprofits."

About Energy Outreach Colorado
Helping Coloradans afford home energy.

Energy Outreach Colorado is the only independent, non-profit organization in the state raising money to help limited income Coloradans afford home energy. Since it was established in 1989, EOC has raised more than $208 million to fund energy bill payment assistance, energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and non-profit facilities, and advocacy on behalf of low-income energy consumers. Energy Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants. It has received Charity Navigator's top rating for 13 consecutive years and is an accredited charity member of the Better Business Bureau. Energy Outreach Colorado, www.EnergyOutreach.org, can be reached at 303-825-8750 or at 225 E. 16^th Ave. Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80203-1612.

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