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Colorado
As the home of the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Colorado is the birthplace of a wide array of exciting and innovative technologies. Colorado has instituted statewide programs to increase the acceptability of energy efficiency and renewable energy products and practices. The state receives the largest annual Weatherization Assistance grant from the Department of Energy to help low income families save money by making their homes more energy efficient. |
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| Recovery Act Spending |
| Weatherization |
$79,531,213 |
| State Energy Program |
$49,222,000 |
| Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program |
$42,618,700 |
| Facilities and Wind |
$110,700,000 |
| Biomass |
$5,000,000 |
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| Total |
$287,071,913 |
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
A portion of the funds from the State Energy Program are allocated by formula among the states. To apply for a grant from the remaining funds, each Governor is required to write a letter to the Secretary of Energy explaining that the state will pursue policies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy as outlined in Section 410 page 32 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Letter from the Governor of Colorado |
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Latest News
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06.16.09 ::
Secretary Chu Announces Nuclear Energy University Program Awards
06.15.09 ::
Obama Officials Announce Steps to Promote the Clean Energy Potential of the West
05.06.09 ::
Secretary Chu Announces Funding for 71 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects
04.15.09 ::
Secretary Chu Announces $41.9 Million to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets
03.26.09 ::
Obama Administration Announces Additional $42,618,700 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Colorado
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