Energy Outreach Colorado Awarding $13.5 Million in Energy Grants

DENVER, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Energy Outreach Colorado is awarding grants totaling more than $13.5 million to nearly 150 Colorado organizations to increase energy affordability for limited income families and seniors.

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The 2010-11 grants are going to emergency assistance organizations such as Salvation Army and Seniors, Inc. for low-income energy assistance payments; to affordable housing organizations to weatherize multi-family housing; and to non-profits to lower facility energy costs.  In many locations, Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is collaborating with partner organizations including the Colorado Governor's Energy Office, Xcel Energy, Atmos Energy, SourceGas, and the City of Denver's Office of Strategic Partnerships.

"More than one in five Coloradans is considered low-income and at risk of having their energy disconnected, which can lead down that slippery slope to homelessness," said Skip Arnold, EOC executive director.  "Our funding is divided between energy assistance to provide help in emergency situations, and energy efficiency to help households reduce and better manage their energy usage for the long term."

One recent energy assistance recipient, Sheryl Vega, couldn't pay her energy bill after the organization she worked for closed its doors without providing her a final paycheck.  

"I thought my situation was insurmountable, but EOC is a miracle maker," she said.

Energy Outreach is an independent, non-profit organization that raises funds through foundation, corporate, government and individual donations.  More information is available at www.energyoutreach.org.

About Energy Outreach Colorado

Energy Outreach Colorado is the only independent, non-profit organization in the state that raises money to help limited income Coloradans afford home energy.  Since 1989, EOC has distributed nearly $123 million to fund energy bill payment assistance and energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing.  Energy Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants.  It has received top ratings from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years and is a accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau.  Energy Outreach Colorado, http://www.energyoutreach.org/, can be reached at 303-825-8750 or at 225 E. 16th Ave. Ste. 200, Denver, CO  80203-1612.

SOURCE Energy Outreach Colorado

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