New Funding Available for Multifamily Weatherization Program

DENVER, July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2010-11 multifamily weatherization program offered through the Colorado Governor's Energy Office (GEO) and Energy Outreach Colorado.

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Qualifying projects must have five or more housing units and a central heating system.  Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 13.  Program details and the online application are available at http://www.energyoutreachcolorado.org/geo_overview.

Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonprofit that raises funds for energy assistance and energy efficiency improvements for affordable housing and nonprofits, is administering the GEO program to improve the energy efficiency and reduce utility costs of affordable, multi-family housing.  The program is funded through the Department of Energy and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  

"The goal of the 2010-11 program is to weatherize as many as 750 homes," said Jennifer Gremmert, deputy director of Energy Outreach Colorado.

Tom Plant, director of the Governor's Energy Office, added, "We are pleased to be partnering with Energy Outreach Colorado to serve families across Colorado, help save energy and money and further the New Energy Economy."

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 more than $120 million to fund energy bill payment assistance and energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and nonprofit facilities.  Energy Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants.  It has received top ratings from Charity Navigator 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. 16th Ave. Ste. 200, Denver, CO  80203-1612.

SOURCE Energy Outreach Colorado

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