Energy Outreach Colorado

05/29/2026

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

05/29/2026

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 💡

05/28/2026

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

05/26/2026

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.

05/22/2026

We’re so thankful to the Colorado Energy Foundation, established by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, for this generous $75,000 gift 💚

This support means more Colorado families can get the help they need through our Bill Payment Assistance Program to pay their past due energy bills and avoid dangerous disconnections.

We truly appreciate the Foundation’s partnership and commitment to keeping our communities connected!

05/22/2026

To conclude our participant research series, we’re sharing a new blog post from our CEO Jennifer Gremmert on why energy affordability can’t wait, and what we’re doing to help Coloradans stay safe and connected. Thank you for following along with us over the past couple of weeks 💛

🔗 Read Jennifer's blog:

Turning on the lights, the heat, the AC…all actions most of us don’t think twice about. But for someone struggling to make ends meet, there…

05/21/2026

In recognition of National Legacy Day, we invite you to reflect on the values that matter most to you and how those values can live on 🧡

By including Energy Outreach Colorado in your estate plans, you help ensure that Colorado families can access affordable, reliable energy well into the future. Plus, when you let us know you have included EOC in your estate plans during May, it unlocks an immediate $1,000 match from our Board of Directors.

Make an impact today and for generations to come. Create your legacy here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05DXxd0

05/20/2026

🔍 Takeaway #7 from our new research on energy affordability: Participant trust is built through clarity, continuity, and local partnership. Clear communication and collaboration with trusted community organizations are essential.

"The one thing that I'm always advocating for is that we make [community members] part of the conversation, part of the solution, not just part of the challenge," said Maritza Gutierrez, who leads our Participant Support & Education program.

📺 Hear more from Maritza: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05D_3-0
🔗 Read the full report and see how we’re taking action: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05DZHq0

Hear what Coloradans are saying about rising energy costs. These ca...

05/19/2026

We’re so grateful to Oxy for this generous gift, which helps keep more Coloradans connected to the energy they depend on. This contribution strengthens our Bill Payment Assistance Program and delivers real, immediate relief to households across the state.

Thank you, Oxy, for helping keep our communities safe and resilient 💛

📸: Kalen Jesse Photography Co.

05/19/2026

🔍 Takeaway #6 from our new research on energy affordability: Targeted action by energy providers and local government can reduce energy insecurity. Specific steps include targeted protections, advance notice of bill spikes, and exemptions from surge pricing.

"I understand we have to pay for things," said EOC participant Savanna. "But there has to be a way that [utility companies] can make it sustainable for them as well as us."

📺 Hear more from Savanna: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05CXdY0
🔗 Read the full report and see how we’re taking action: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05CXbd0

Hear what Coloradans are saying about rising energy costs. These candid interviews are real people speaking to the real struggles they're experiencing. WATCH...