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Home Energy Programs

  • Organization: Colorado Energy Office 
  • Website: energyoffice.colorado.gov
  • Who it helps: Income-qualified Coloradans 
  • What it provides:
    • Save money through energy solutions
    • Home comfort improvements
    • Environmental benefits through proven energy efficiency measures 
  • Eligibility: Income-qualified households 
  • Cost: Free for qualifying households
  • Organization: Energy Outreach Colorado 
  • Website: energyoutreach.org/care/ 
  • Who it helps: Low-income households and government program participants
  •  What it provides:
    • Lower energy bills
    • Efficiency upgrades
    • Bill payment assistance 
  • Eligibility: Low-income or government program qualified participants in eligible counties
  • Cost: Free or reduced cost for qualifying households
  • Organization: Energy Resource Center
  • Website: erc-co.org/what-we-do/ 
  • Who it helps: Income-qualified households 
  • What it provides:
    • Complete home efficiency assessments
    • Water heater replacements
    • Refrigerator replacements
    • Comprehensive energy upgrades 
  • Eligibility: Income-qualified households 
  • Cost: Free for qualifying households
  • Organization: Colorado Energy Office 
  • Website: energyoffice.colorado.gov
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents upgrading heating systems 
  • What it provides:
    • Tax credits and rebates for heat pump installation
    • Reduced heating and cooling costs
    • Energy-efficient home heating 
  • Eligibility: Colorado residents 
  • Cost: Credit/rebate reduces installation cost

Solar Energy Programs

  • Organization: Grid Alternatives Colorado 
  • Website: gridalternatives.org 
  • Who it helps: Income-qualified Colorado families 
  • What it provides:
    • Free solar panel installation
    • Reduced electricity bills
    • Job training opportunities in solar industry 
  • Eligibility: Income-qualified households 
  • Cost: Free for qualifying households
  • Organization: Energy Outreach Colorado 
  • Website: energyoutreach.org/community-solar/ 
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents who cannot install rooftop solar 
  • What it provides:
    • Access to solar energy without rooftop installation
    • Reduced electricity bills
    • Community-based renewable energy 
  • Eligibility: Income-qualified households that pay Xcel or Black Hills Energy bills
  • Cost: Varies by program

Transportation

  • Organization: Colorado Energy Office 
  • Website: energyoffice.colorado.gov
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents purchasing electric bikes 
  • What it provides: 
    • Tax credits for e-bike purchases
    • Reduced transportation costs
    • Clean transportation options
  • Eligibility: Colorado residents 
  • Cost: Credit reduces purchase cost
  • Organization: Colorado Energy Office 
  • Website: energyoffice.colorado.gov
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents purchasing electric vehicles 
  • What it provides:
    • Tax credits for EV purchases
    • Reduced transportation costs
    • Clean transportation options 
  • Eligibility: Colorado residents 
  • Cost: Credit reduces purchase cost

Water programs

  • Organization: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
  • Website: cdphe.colorado.gov/dwinfo 
  • Who it helps: All Colorado residents concerned about water quality
  • What it provides:
    • Information on how to test your water quality
    • Educational resources about minerals in drinking water
    • Guidance on understanding water quality reports
    • Public water system oversight information
  • Eligibility: All Colorado residents
  • Cost: Testing costs vary by provider
  • Organization: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
  • Website: cdphe.colorado.gov/pfas/pfas-health/pfas-testing
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents concerned about PFAS contamination
  • What it provides:
    • Information about what PFAS chemicals are and health impacts
    • Guidance on PFAS testing options
    • Resources for understanding PFAS contamination
    • Health recommendations for PFAS exposure
  • Eligibility: All Colorado residents
  • Cost: Testing costs vary

WATER ACCESS & FILTRATION

  • Organization: Colorado State University Water Center
  • Website: watercenter.colostate.edu
  • Who it helps: Mobile home park residents with water quality concerns
  • What it provides:
    • Water quality testing and assessment
    • Access to water filtration systems
    • Educational resources on water quality issues
    • Support for mobile home park water improvements
  • Eligibility: Mobile home park residents in Colorado
  • Cost: Free or reduced cost through various initiatives
  • Organization: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
  • Website: cdphe.colorado.gov/mobile-home-parks 
  • Who it helps: Mobile home park residents and owners
  • What it provides:
    • Information about the Mobile Home Parks Act
    • Regulatory guidance for water systems
    • Resources for water quality compliance
    • Support for mobile home park improvements
  • Eligibility: Mobile home park residents and operators
  • Cost: Regulatory compliance required
  • Organization: Denver Water
  • Website: denverwater.org/your-water/water-quality/lead/filter-program
  • Who it helps: Denver Water customers concerned about lead exposure
  • What It provides:
    • Free lead reduction water filters
    • Filter replacement cartridges
    • Lead testing and monitoring
    • Educational resources about lead in drinking water
  • Eligibility: Denver Water service area customers
  • Cost: Free for qualifying customers

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Organization: Colorado State University Water Center
  • Website: watercenter.colostate.edu/rain-barrel-resources/
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents interested in water conservation
  • What it provides:
    • Rain barrel construction guidance
    • Water conservation education
    • Rainwater collection best practices
    • Resources for sustainable water use
  • Eligibility: All Colorado residents
  • Cost: Materials cost for rain barrel construction
  • Organization: Conservation Colorado Education Fund
  • Resource: Drought in Colorado Educational Booklet
  • Website: heyzine.com/flip-book/Drought-In-Colorado
  • Who it helps: Colorado residents preparing for drought conditions
  • What it provides:
    • Drought preparedness information
    • Water conservation strategies
    • Community resilience resources
    • Educational materials about drought impacts
  • Cost: Free educational resources
  • Organization: Colorado State University Water Center
  • Website: watercenter.colostate.edu/water-quality-and-access/mobile-home-park-water-quality-access/
  • Who it helps: Communities affected by drought conditions
  • What it provides:
    • Drought monitoring and assessment tools
    • Community drought planning resources
    • Water efficiency guidance
    • Technical assistance for drought response
  • Eligibility: Colorado communities and residents
  • Cost: Varies by program and service

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