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DENVER – Energy Outreach Colorado plans to distribute $9.36
million statewide through its 2007-08 programs to help Colorado
households afford home energy.
This funding, which Energy Outreach raises through thousands of
donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and government
sources, includes:
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$5.4 million for energy assistance payments contributed to a
statewide network of 100 assistance agencies that operate year round
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$2.15 million donated to the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance
Program (LEAP) that operates November through April
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$800,000 contributed to 18 affordable housing organizations to
increase the energy efficiency of their homes
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$635,000 to provide weatherization services to non-profit facilities
such as shelters and residential treatment centers to lower their
energy costs
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$309,000 to distribute free Energy Saving Kits to limited income
households
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$70,000 to fund education and outreach programs promoting energy
efficiency
With Colorado energy costs predicted to remain high again this winter,
Energy Outreach Colorado is working to help limited income households
manage their way through emergency situations with energy assistance,
and gain long-term control over their energy costs through more
efficient housing and energy management education.
“We’re very committed to helping our low-income recipients not only keep
their heat on, but also participate in Colorado’s growing commitment to
energy efficiency,” said Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy
Outreach Colorado. “By helping these households afford higher efficiency
appliances and better insulated homes, we can lower their home energy
costs while reducing their demand for energy.”
For information about how to get assistance, or to make a donation to
Energy Outreach Colorado, please visit
www.EnergyOutreach.org or
call toll-free 1-866 HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435).
2006-07 Energy Outreach Colorado Program Results
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Energy Outreach Colorado and Colorado LEAP provided energy
assistance to about 105,000 households.
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Of those households, the average income was $12,395 and 59% included
children, 48% were led by a disabled family member and 8% were led
by a senior citizen.
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EOC helped provide 650 low-income households with free Energy Saving
Kits that include compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow shower
heads and programmable thermostats.
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EOC contributed $600,000 to 14 organizations to install energy
efficiency measures in more than 1,000 affordable housing units.
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EOC helped fund a program that provided free energy audits and
energy efficiency upgrades to five non-profit facilities in Denver,
allowing them to spend more of their budgets on services and less on
utility costs.
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Energy Outreach Colorado’s educational program, the Energy Hog
Traveling Road Show, reached nearly 7,000 students in 30 schools.
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
$73 million to fund energy bill payment assistance, energy efficiency
upgrades for affordable housing and energy efficiency education. Energy
Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions
and foundation grants. It has received top ratings from Charity
Navigator for six consecutive years and is a member of the Better
Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. 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. |
