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DENVER –
Pamela Packer has been named Director of Energy Solutions at Energy
Outreach Colorado (EOC). She replaces Shelly Wallace, who moved out of
state to pursue other opportunities.
Packer is responsible for EOC’s Energy Solutions Grants program to
increase the energy efficiency of affordable housing throughout
Colorado; the Non-profit Energy Efficiency Program to increase the
efficiency of non-profit shelters and facilities; and the Energy Hog
program to educate elementary students and families about the importance
of energy management.
Before joining EOC, Packer was a program manager at the Colorado Energy
Science Center. There she managed programs with homeowners, funders and
contractors to install home energy efficiency upgrades, and helped
develop and coordinate Energy Outreach Colorado’s Energy Hog program for
elementary schools.
Packer also held positions with the Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative
and the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, and worked as an
independent consultant for facilitation management and policy
development. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the
University of Wisconsin.
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 about $88
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. |
