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Gas Industry Golf Tournament Raises $250,000 for Energy Assistance |
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September 8,
2009 |
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DENVER – An enthusiastic gathering of natural gas and utility industry representatives raised $250,000 for Energy Outreach Colorado’s low-income energy assistance and efficiency programs at the Fifth Annual National Fuel Marketing golf tournament at Sanctuary Golf Course. The Aug. 12 event was presented by National Fuel Marketing. Other supporters included the Dave and Gail Liniger Family Foundation, premier sponsor; Noble Energy, EOC 20th anniversary sponsor; BenTek Energy, 19th hole reception sponsor; and St. Mary Land & Exploration Co., breakfast sponsor. Dan Joss, president of National Fuel Marketing, said his organization is committed to supporting Energy Outreach Colorado’s efforts to help the state’s low-income households afford home energy. “As a leader in the energy industry, we’re very aware of what it costs to produce energy and how these costs impact Colorado’s seniors, working families and people with special health concerns,” he said. Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado, said EOC greatly appreciates the support and commitment of its partners in the natural gas and utility industry. “In spite of the difficult economic times, these organizations recognize the critical need for funding to help low-income households remain warm and secure in their homes,” he said. “Coloradans, and especially those who need energy assistance, are extremely fortunate to have the strong support of the state’s oil and gas industry right here in our state. We couldn’t provide the funding we do for bill payment assistance and energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing without their ongoing generosity.” EOC is the only statewide non-profit organization that raises money and distributes energy assistance funding year round through a network of more than 100 emergency assistance agencies. Colorado residents can help neighbors in need pay energy bills and avoid shutoffs by making a tax-deductible donation to Energy Outreach Colorado at www.EnergyOutreach.org or by calling 303-226-5058. About Energy Outreach Colorado Energy Outreach Colorado is the only independent, non-profit organization in the state that raises money to help low income Coloradans afford home energy. Since 1989, EOC has distributed more $110 million to fund programs for energy assistance and energy efficient affordable housing. Energy Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants. It has received top ratings from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years 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. About National Fuel Marketing National Fuel Marketing Company (NFM) is a Colorado company headquartered in Denver. NFM was formed by National Fuel Corporation (NFC), a natural gas production company with production in western Colorado and eastern Utah that has been in business since 1971. NFM has steadily grown into one of the most respected marketing companies in the Western U.S. NFM's current customer base includes large investor-owned utility companies, municipalities, local distribution companies (LDC's), independent power producers (IPP's), industrial customers and other end users, and a variety of producers. NFM currently maintains business relationships in California, the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, as well as in Texas, the Southwest, and the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. |
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