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DENVER – Energy Outreach Colorado, a non-profit
organization that helps pay a portion of the energy bills for low-income
families and seniors, can provide additional assistance in Weld County
thanks to a $10,000 contribution from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
The contribution will go toward low-income energy assistance and energy
efficiency programs in Weld County.
“It’s important to us to take an active role in supporting the
communities where our employees live and work,” said David Howell,
Anadarko General Manager, Wattenberg field. “Anadarko has significant
natural gas operations in the Wattenberg field in Weld County. We have a
lot of respect for Energy Outreach Colorado, and we are proud to support
its mission to make home energy affordable for all Coloradans.”
Since its inception in 1989, Energy Outreach has distributed more than
$73 million to fund energy bill payment assistance, weatherization
programs for affordable housing and conservation education. In Weld
County, Energy Outreach distributes energy assistance funds through its
partner agencies -- Catholic Charities and the Faith Service Community
Fund. In 2005-06, more than $106,000 in energy assistance was provided
to 366 Weld County households.
“We greatly appreciate the efforts and generosity of Anadarko to help
needy Coloradans at this critical time when federal funding for energy
assistance is considerably less than last year,” said Skip Arnold,
executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado. “Like other members of
the Colorado oil and gas industry, Anadarko is very aware of the impact
of volatile energy costs on struggling families and they are doing their
part to help.”
About Energy Outreach Colorado
Energy Outreach Colorado is the only non-profit organization in the
state that raises money for energy assistance. Its programs include
energy bill payment assistance for income-limited households, energy
efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and energy efficiency
education. Since it was founded through the Colorado Governor’s office
in 1989, the organization has distributed more than $73 million to fund
these programs. Energy Outreach Colorado is an independent, non-profit
organization that relies on private donations, corporate contributions
and foundation grants. More information is available at
www.EnergyOutreach.org.
About Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and
sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring
and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health
and welfare. As of year-end 2006, the company had 3.0 billion
barrels-equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world's
largest independent exploration and production companies. In August
2006, Anadarko acquired Kerr-McGee Corporation and Western Gas
Resources, Inc. in separate transactions. For more information about how
Anadarko is bringing excellence to the surface, please visit:
www.anadarko.com. |
