Colorado Resources

General resources regarding state clean energy policies, incentives, and utilities.

• City and County of Denver District Energy Conversion Incentive: The Denver Department of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency provides funding to transition to zero-emission thermal energy systems. These systems can be ground-source, water-source, or multi-source systems. They will provide space/water heating and cooling in homes, businesses, and communities. Funding is available to support: scoping studies, detailed design studies, implementation projects, or a combination of these options. READ MORE → 
• Energy Impact Assistance Fund Grant Program: The Department of Local Affairs Energy Impact Assistance Fund Grant Program assists communities that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. The intent of this greant program is to promote sustainable community development, increase livability and resilience of communities through strategic investments in asset-building activities. Eligible technologies include passenger electric vehicles ad school districts are encouraged to apply. The current application cycle is open February 28, 2025 and closes on April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.. READ MORE →
• City of Aspen and Pitkin County Renewable Energy Mitigation Program Grants: This City of Aspen and Pitkin County Community Office for Resource Efficiency provides funding to support renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements. In 2024, REMP allocated over $920,000 for energy-saving projects, with individual awards up to $200,000.  Projects may involve heat pump installations, solar photovoltaic systems, and other greenhouse gas reduction measures. READ MORE →
• Colorado K-12 Schools Program: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Schools (REEES) program provides school districts with loans for renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects if unable to secure private sector financing. To apply for a loan, a school district must receive approval from its board of education and have a dedicated project team. READ MORE →

• ReNew Our Schools: The Renew Our Schools (RNOS) program is a 5-week student-centered energy conservation & awareness competition in which schools within a participating district compete to win cash prizes that can be put toward energy retrofits. READ MORE →
• Grid Alternatives Colorado: GRID Alternatives Colorado installs rooftop, community, and multifamily solar electric systems for income-qualified households and affordable housing providers throughout the state, providing families with needed savings and training Colorado workers for jobs in the growing solar industry.  READ MORE →
• Solar in the Schools Colorado Program: Solar Energy International's Solar In the Schools (SIS) teaches about the different types of renewable energy, basic electricity, and solar photovoltaics using online curriculum and in-person experiential learning for K-12. Our goal is to encourage youth to develop a deeper consideration of the systems that deliver us power, and to compel teachers to skillfully incorporate renewable energy into their lessons. READ MORE →