Energy Outreach Colorado

What Energy Outreach Colorado does

Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Denver that delivers energy assistance and energy-efficiency programs to income-qualified Coloradans statewide. The organization administers a portfolio of programs including Bill Payment Assistance, the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for emergency heating system repair/replacement, the CARE Program (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program) for single-family weatherization, the Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP), and the Community Solar Program that connects renters to local solar garden subscriptions. EOC serves four primary beneficiary groups: income-qualified homeowners, income-qualified renters, nonprofit organizations seeking facility upgrades, and multifamily property owners/managers (with at least 66% of units occupied by residents at or below 80% AMI).

EOC's operating model combines federal and state program administration (notably the Weatherization Assistance Program funded through the Colorado Energy Office and LEAP application assistance) with corporate philanthropy and utility partnerships. The organization raises funds from corporate partners including Chevron (a seven-year sponsor), Atmos Energy, Xcel Energy, and Black Hills Energy, alongside individual donations processed via Donorbox and Stripe. Program delivery is executed through a hybrid distribution model consisting of a statewide phone hotline (1.866.432.8435), a self-serve website portal (energyoutreach.org), a network of qualified local contractors, and partner agencies across all Colorado counties. Select commercial offerings include tiered multifamily solar pricing ($250 setup fee, $100 per on-site event, $500–$1,000 production reports).

Since founding, EOC has invested more than $410 million in Colorado programs. Its 2025 impact figures report 40,789 households served and 120,328 individuals served, with program-level scale including 27,054 households receiving Bill Payment Assistance, 2,010 Crisis Intervention systems completed, 6,569 households plus 12 nonprofits in Community Solar, 46 nonprofits in NEEP, and 4,359 multifamily units upgraded. The organization carries 11–50 employees, a Charity Navigator Four Star rating, BBB Accredited Charity status, and Candid Platinum Transparency 2025 recognition, and is governed by a board chaired by Moe Tabrizi with Jennifer Gremmert serving as Executive Director.

Name

Energy Outreach Colorado

Legal name

Energy Outreach Colorado

Website

https://www.energyoutreach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energy Outreach Colorado is a nonprofit organization that offers affordable housing, energy bill payment assistance, and education services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Assistance and Efficiency Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Energy assistance programs
• Bill payment assistance
• Weatherization services
• Nonprofit energy efficiency
• Community solar subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Corporate Partnerships: EOC raises funds from donors and corporate partners (Chevron, Atmos Energy) to support energy assistance programs. They are a 501(c)(3) organization with donations being tax-deductible.
2. Government Funding: EOC administers programs funded by Colorado Energy Office, including the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for multifamily buildings statewide.
3. Utility Partnership Programs: Partnerships with Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy for energy efficiency programs for nonprofits and multifamily properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Energy Outreach Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps income-qualified Coloradans afford home energy needs. It delivers emergency bill payment assistance, heating system repair/replacement, single-family and multifamily weatherization upgrades, community solar subscriptions, and nonprofit facility energy efficiency programs, funded through donations, government grants, and utility/corporate partnerships. Since 1989, it has invested more than $410 million in Colorado communities.

Product overview

Energy Outreach Colorado operates as a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of energy assistance and efficiency programs rather than a single product. The core offerings include Emergency Assistance for urgent bill payment and heating system needs, the CARE Program for single-family weatherization, the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for emergency heating replacement, and the Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program for affordable housing properties. Supporting services include the Community Solar Program enabling renewable energy access, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) for nonprofit facilities, and Energy Education resources covering smart meters, conservation tips, and bill understanding. The organization serves homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations, and multifamily property managers across Colorado through a coordinated system of federal and state program funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bill Payment Assistance Financial assistance that helps income-qualified Coloradans pay their energy bills to prevent disconnection and maintain energy access.
• Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Emergency heating system repair or replacement for income-qualified households, particularly elderly or vulnerable residents, who are facing heating emergencies.
• CARE Program (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Utility bill reductions of over 50% for poorly insulated homes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing CatalystcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOC partnered with Housing Catalyst for the Plum Place project in Fort Collins - a comprehensive building electrification and solar project for 15 units of affordable housing. Total EOC/Weatherization funding: $364,791.
• Alliance ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Plum Place project - performed construction and building improvements
• Carbon Neutral GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Plum Place project - contributed to electrification and energy improvements
• Group14 EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering contractor for Plum Place project - provided technical expertise for energy improvements
• Loaves & Fishes Ministries of Fremont CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ year partnership helping neighbors overcome energy crises. Together they provide emergency bill assistance, building improvements, and clean energy solutions in Fremont County.
• Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWCCOG partnered with EOC's Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) to select cold-climate heat pumps meeting rigorous performance standards for efficient operation in high-altitude climates.
• Colorado State University Institute for the Built EnvironmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with EOC on Plum Place project through the Lifelong Homes Initiative, supporting aging in place through thoughtful design and system controls.
• Boulder Housing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEOC partnered with Boulder Housing Partners and the City of Boulder for Central Boulder Apartments project to transform a community of affordable housing.
• White Star Electric LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing home winterization services including air sealing, LED lighting upgrades, and energy efficiency assessments
• Housing Resources of Western ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing no-cost home energy audits and weatherization upgrades for lower-income qualifying residents through state and federal programs. Results include utility bill reductions of over 50% for poorly insulated homes.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dollar Energy Fund: National 501(c)(3) that provides direct energy bill payment assistance to low-income households through utility partnerships. Operates a near-identical model to EOC across multiple states and shares the same utility-corporate-donor funding mix.
• GRID Alternatives: National nonprofit delivering no-cost solar installations and energy efficiency to income-qualified households and workforce development. Closely comparable on the community solar / multifamily solar side of EOC's portfolio and on serving low-income populations with energy poverty solutions.
• Green & Healthy Homes Initiative: National nonprofit addressing health, safety, and energy efficiency in low-income housing through weatherization, healthy homes, and integrated retrofits. Highly comparable to EOC's Multifamily Weatherization and CARE single-family weatherization programs.

Emerging players

• RE-volv: Nonprofit that finances and develops solar for nonprofits and affordable housing through a revolving fund model. Comparable to EOC's Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) and community solar subscription work for nonprofits and multifamily properties.
• Rewiring America: Nonprofit focused on electrifying homes and small businesses, particularly for low- and middle-income households. Highly comparable on the building electrification and heat-pump deployment work that EOC increasingly funds through programs like NEEP and Multifamily Weatherization.
• EnergySage: Solar marketplace and education platform with growing low-income solar content and community solar resources. Adjacent to EOC's Community Solar program and energy education offerings, particularly for renters and income-qualified consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large national nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership with energy efficiency/weatherization as a meaningful component of its work. Overlaps with EOC on multifamily affordable housing and weatherization for low-income families, but at much greater scale and scope.
• National Grid Energy Assistance Programs: Large investor-owned utility that administers its own low-income energy assistance, arrearage management, and weatherization programs across multiple states. Represents both a partner model and a potential competitive threat to EOC's utility-intermediated program administration.

Others

• National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition: Coalition of state energy assistance agencies, utilities, and nonprofits that administer LIHEAP and similar programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant comparable to EOC as a peer intermediary administering federal energy assistance in Colorado.

Regional players

• NortonEnergy (Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships): Regional nonprofit that advances energy efficiency across the Northeast, including programs for income-eligible households and heat pump standards. Comparable to EOC's role in setting cold-climate heat pump standards with NWCCOG for high-altitude Colorado applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/energyoutreach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energy-outreach-colorado
• Instagraminstagram.com/energyoutreachco
• Xx.com/energyoutreach

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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