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Center of the American West Releasing New Energy Report |
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February 25,
2009 |
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DENVER – The Center of the American West at the University of Colorado at Boulder today released its latest report, “High Energy Prices & Low-Income Americans, Reducing the Risk of Unintended Injury.” Authors of the report are Patty Limerick and Jason L. Hanson. Limerick is faculty director and Board Chair of the Center of the American West, University of Colorado history professor, and board member of Energy Outreach Colorado. Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonprofit that funds energy assistance and energy efficiency measures for low-income households, funded and provided information for the report. It is available at http://www.energyoutreach.org/AmericanWest.asp. “Our publication describes the challenge of transitioning to a “new energy economy” while avoiding a negative impact on lower-income households’ ability to afford home energy,” said Limerick. “Because of the increasing costs that come with the research, design and construction of new and renewable energy sources, policy makers must be sensitive to any unintended consequences such as limiting the ability of lower-income Coloradans to afford home energy and have equal access to these new technologies,” she added. Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado, stated, “We’re grateful to Patty and the Center of the American West for bringing attention to the need for innovation in crafting energy policies that are both environmentally responsible and sensitive to their financial impact.” About the Center of the American West The Center of the American West (CAW) at the University of Colorado at Boulder identifies and addresses such issues critical to the region as multiculturalism, community building, fire policy, and land, water, and energy use. Founded in 1989, the Center brings together a diverse range of disciplines and outlooks in a coordinated program of presentations, discussions, local and regional education, outreach activities, and printed and electronic publications. Contact CAW at www.centerwest.org or 303-492-4879. 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 nearly $100 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. |
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