Partnership Funds Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Shelters, Other Nonprofit Sites.DENVER -- Recent frigid frig·id adj. 1. Extremely cold. 2. Persistently averse to sexual intercourse. temperatures have had some metro-area homeless shelters Homeless shelters are temporary residences for homeless people. Usually located in urban neighborhoods, they are similar to emergency shelters. The primary difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. operating around the clock, and that means some hefty heft·y adj. heft·i·er, heft·i·est 1. Of considerable weight; heavy. 2. Rugged and powerful. See Synonyms at heavy. 3. heating bills coming up for these nonprofits operating on a shoestring budget. Fortunately, a new program called the Nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. Energy Efficiency Project can help shelters and other nonprofit agencies reduce the energy costs of their facilities through free weatherization services. The program is a partnership between Energy Outreach Outreach is an effort by an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. Colorado, The Denver Foundation The Denver Foundation is a community foundation located in Denver, Colorado. They have served the Denver Metropolitan Area since 1925, through many different actions. External links
This partnership marks the industry's first effort to help critical social-service organizations that, like the people they help, struggle to afford the energy they need. Until now, Colorado energy companies have participated in energy assistance efforts for individual households, but not for organizations. Family Tree in Jefferson County Jefferson County is the name of 25 counties and one parish in the United States. The following are named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States:
"The project's energy experts reviewed our properties and energy costs, and showed us which efficiency improvements they will make in order to generate the biggest savings for us. We'll then be able to re-invest those savings back into our programs for the people who rely on us," said Scott Shields Scott Shields may refer to:
Shields also explained that investing in efficiency upgrades for the properties generates a benefit beyond savings. "By giving our residents a place to live that keeps them warm with new appliances that work well, we're saying to them that they deserve a better life. They start respecting the property and they start respecting themselves. You can't put a price on that, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without this program." The first Family Tree facility to receive upgrades is a transitional housing apartment unit in Lakewood. Crews installed three energy-efficient furnaces and four ENERGY STAR[TM] refrigerators, as well as ceiling and wall insulation. They also sealed and fixed numerous vents inside and outside the units. The upgrades cost about $23,000 and are expected to generate an energy savings of up to 20 percent. "This new partnership gives Energy Outreach Colorado the opportunity to provide permanent energy savings to the agencies that act as a safety net for the thousands of Colorado residents who otherwise would spend the holidays and most days cold and hungry with nowhere to go," said Shelly Wallace, director of long-term energy solutions for Energy Outreach. "We hope this project can continue to grow and reach as many agencies as possible." One of the project's partners, Xcel Energy, also provides energy efficiency workshops for nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. . Project funds may also be able to leverage conservation and solar rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. dollars through energy company programs. "Xcel Energy and our partners in this project hope that other major funders will step up to participate in this creative approach to helping the nonprofit sector be more efficient and sustainable," said Jay Herrmann, vice president of customer and community affairs for Xcel Energy in Colorado. Nonprofit organizations that could benefit from this program should call Energy Outreach Colorado at 303-825-8750 ext. 230 and speak to Wallace about applying. Other agencies scheduled to receive energy efficiency upgrades through the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Project include Volunteers of America Volunteers of America, national nondenominational organization providing a wide variety of human services as part of a Christian ministry of service. Founded (1896) by Ballington and Maud Booth (see Booth, family) after their withdrawal from the Salvation Army, the , SafeHouse Denver, Urban Peak, Gateway Battered bat·ter 1 v. bat·tered, bat·ter·ing, bat·ters v.tr. 1. To hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows. 2. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse. 3. Women's Services and Boulder County AIDS Project. Those interested in making a tax-deductible donation to Energy Outreach Colorado to help the organization continue to provide programs like this are encouraged to visit its website at www.EnergyOutreach.org. About Energy Outreach Colorado Energy Outreach Colorado is the only nonprofit organization in the state that raises money for energy assistance. Its programs include energy bill payment assistance for income-limited households, energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and energy efficiency education. Since it was founded through the Colorado Governor's office in 1989, the organization has distributed more than $102 million to fund these programs. Energy Outreach Colorado is an independent, nonprofit organization that relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants. More information is available at www.EnergyOutreach.org. |
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