The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is preparing to roll out numerous new opportunities for residents, businesses, local governments, non-profits and other organizations to save money and energy, spark job creation and increase energy independence thanks to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars.
Beginning this month, the energy office is posting a wide variety of grant opportunities designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes, schools and other buildings as well as increase the supply of energy from renewable resources and clean-burning natural gas. Grants will be provided in more than two dozen categories, including for wind power at schools, for geothermal energy development, for converting private and public fueling stations to include compressed natural gas and to install renewable energy or energy-saving equipment on historic properties.
“The Recovery Act provides a lot of ways for Coloradans to save money and cut energy use,” said GEO director Tom Plant. “We know Coloradans are eager to show the state’s leadership when it comes to saving energy, cutting pollution and improving the country’s energy independence. These new opportunities will help us set the pace.”
Initial schedules and descriptions of the upcoming grants are available at the GEO’s website, at www.colorado.gov/energy. A window on the home page links to the latest information on grant opportunities, which begin rolling out in January and continue into the summer. Those interested in closely following the rollout of grant opportunities should check the GEO’s website and sign up for the GEO’s e-newsletter.
Hat tip: Michael Brown
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