Energy Outreach Colorado

We’re proud to have been part of this week’s celebration of US Solar's Lowry Community Solar Projects, six new community solar gardens in Aurora that will bring affordable, renewable energy to 5,000 income-qualified Colorado households. EOC manages subscriptions for these income-qualified households, and as of last week, subscribers are officially enrolled and already saving on their energy bills.

This effort marks a major step forward for community solar, and we're grateful to our partners at US Solar and to Governor Jared Polis for working to make clean energy accessible for all!

🔗 Read more about the project and its impact in the full press release: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05_fG50

We’re grateful to Tallgrass Energy for renewing their support of EOC with a generous $5,000 gift this year. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company that develops and operates natural gas, oil, and carbon dioxide transportation and storage systems, focused on safely and reliably delivering energy across the U.S.

Partnerships like this help us continue connecting Coloradans with critical bill payment assistance and resources when they need it most. Thank you, Tallgrass, for standing with our communities and helping keep homes safe 💙

Energy costs are climbing, and families are feeling it. According to a recent national E Source survey:

⚡ 62% of households are seeing higher utility bills
💰 60% feel financial stress trying to pay them
🍎 35% have cut back on food just to keep the lights on

No one should have to make the choice between energy and other essentials like food or medication.

Give to EOC today and help provide immediate relief to families facing impossible tradeoffs: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05VhSb0

If you pride yourself on ensuring customers feel heard, and maybe even a little bit happier after you've helped them, this job is for you.

EOC is looking for a Participant Support Specialist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our programs, supporting individuals and families with bill payment assistance, community solar, and more.

✅ Must be fluent in Spanish
💼 Customer service/comms experience required
📍 3–4 days/week in downtown Denver

Apply today! https://na2.hubs.ly/H05SvZN0

One week from today, head to Steamboat Springs for a screening of Save the Farm, Save the Future, a film exploring how agrivoltaics can help protect Colorado’s farms while advancing clean energy 🌱

🎟️ Learn more and get tickets here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05SvX00

From June 1 through September 30, electricity will cost more during peak hours (5–9 p.m. on weekdays) for Xcel Energy electric customers, but small changes can help lower your bill:

✅ Shift electricity usage to off-peak hours when possible
✅ Turn off the A/C when you’re away
✅ Close curtains during the day
✅ Use fans when possible

Learn more and explore your options on Xcel Energy’s website: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05QL8Q0

Last week, we were excited to have the African American Trade Association join us as our +1 at the Colorado Business Roundtable's Future of Work event. We had a great time connecting with others in the workforce development space and sharing ideas to maximize our impact 💡

As summer heat rises, so do energy bills, and the cost of air conditioning is pushing families to the brink.

Joannet, a single mom in Denver, was doing everything she could to support her daughter when the threat of losing power put their stability at risk. EOC’s timely bill payment assistance helped her keep the power on when she needed it most.

Thousands of Colorado families are just one energy bill away from crisis, but you can help change that. Give today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05NGKw0

In 2 days, join our virtual information session to learn how your organization can serve as a partner agency for our 2026–2027 Bill Payment Assistance Program.

📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Learn more and register here: https://energyoutreach.org/bpa-application-process/

We’re excited to announce that partner agency applications are open for our 2026–2027 Bill Payment Assistance Program! This year brings a simpler, once-a-year application and a brand-new online system, making it easier than ever to apply.

We’re looking for passionate partners, especially those serving rural and underserved communities, to help deliver year-round bill payment assistance to the Colorado households who need it most.

🔗 Learn more, sign up for a virtual info session on May 28, and submit your application here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05yt_w0

📸: Kalen Jesse Photography Co.