Energy Outreach Has Funding Available for Nonprofit Efficiency Projects

DENVER, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonprofit that raises funds for statewide energy assistance and energy efficiency programs, is accepting applications for its Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP).  The program provides qualifying nonprofits with free energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities that serve low-income clients.

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The purpose of the program is to reduce the energy costs of nonprofits so they can allocate more of their funding for programs. In addition to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC), the program is funded by the City and County of Denver and utility companies Atmos Energy, Source Gas and Xcel Energy.  Grant recipients must have facilities in areas served by those utilities.

Since NEEP was launched in 2007, 152 facilities have been weatherized with a total of more than  $7.8 million in energy efficiency measures. Most organizations receive between $10,000 and $120,000 in efficiency upgrades such as new energy efficiency appliances, heating and cooling systems, windows, lighting upgrades and insulation.  Past recipients include Denver Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, Food Bank of the Rockies, Open Door Ministries, and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

For more information and to apply for a grant, go to www.EnergyOutreach.org/neep.asp or contact Hilary Taylor, NEEP Program Manager, at 303-226-5060 or [email protected] .  Applications must be received by June 15 at 5 p.m and the application typically takes one to two hours to complete.

About Energy Outreach Colorado

Helping all 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 $182 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 top ratings from Charity Navigator for 11 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.

SOURCE Energy Outreach Colorado