Colorado Energy Navigators: Promotoras for Energy Assistance
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Overview
Colorado Energy Navigators: Promotoras for Energy Assistance
Funder: Energy Outreach Colorado
Funding Source: HB21-1105: Low-Income Utility Payment Assistance Contributions
Geographic Scope: Statewide Colorado
Program Status: Closed (2025 cycle completed with awards announced December 19, 2025)
Overview
A statewide initiative that equips trusted community leaders/promotoras with training and culturally relevant tools to help Colorado residents understand and access programs that reduce household energy burden, support energy education and conservation practices, and build feedback loops informing state and utility partners.- Model: Shift from one-time outreach toward sustained community partnership rooted in trust, cultural relevance, and accountability
- Compensation: Community leaders/promotoras are compensated through stipends or employment arrangements
- Funding Period: January 1 – December 31, 2026
Key Features
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Local collaboratives
- Promotora networks
Eligible Applicants
- Ability to serve communities with high energy burden
- Low participation in energy assistance programs
- Limited access to weatherization or solar resources
- High representation of immigrant, refugee, or newcomer populations
Priority Considerations
- State of Colorado's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Colorado Energy Office's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Energy Outreach Colorado's utility Bill Payment Assistance
- Energy Outreach Colorado's Energy Efficiency programs
Programs Supported
Outreach and enrollment support for:Contact
Program Manager: Maritza Gutierrez Email: [Contact through website energyoutreach.org]Background
Funded through Colorado House Bill 1105 (passed 2021), which requires investor-owned utilities to collect a monthly charge from customers to fund assistance programs for income-qualified households. This represents an evolution in how energy assistance outreach is designed and delivered.How to Apply
Application Process
2025 Application Timeline (Completed):
Application Materials
1. Submit applications through the online portal at energyoutreach.org 2. Submit RFP questions to Maritza Gutierrez, Program Manager 3. Access the full RFP document and requirements on website 4. Q&A document available after November 21, 2025- Competitive selection process
- Selection committee includes representatives from: - State of Colorado - Xcel Energy - Community partner - Energy Outreach Colorado
- Priority consideration given based on ability to serve underserved populations and communities with high energy burden
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
immigrationcommunity-servicesenergy-efficiency
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