CORE Offers Grants Up to $50,000 for Energy Efficiency Projects in Pitkin and Eagle Counties

Press Release

CORE Offers Grants Up to $50,000 for Energy Efficiency Projects in Pitkin and Eagle Counties
Applications accepted until July 17, 2023

Contacts:

Mary Wiener, Energy Manager, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), Mary@AspenCORE.org, 1-970-233-0811

Jami McMannes, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), Jami@AspenCORE.org, 1-970-925-9775 x1006

Basalt, Colorado – June 21, 2023 – The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) is now accepting grant applications for construction projects that demonstrate a strong commitment to energy efficiency or electrification and are in either Pitkin County or the Roaring Fork Valley boundary of Eagle County. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for fuel switching, large retrofit, and new construction initiatives that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and benefit the overall community.

Grants are available for those living, working, or operating single-family homes, multifamily homes, or commercial buildings. Priority consideration, along with potential additional funding, is given to community participants who are in childcare, education, nonprofit, local government, or local workforce housing, or are active military, Veterans, or first responders.

Grant applications will be accepted until July 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The CORE grant program features four grant cycle periods throughout the year, and this marks the second cycle in 2023. The third-quarter grant application cycle will open in mid-September, subject to funding availability. Please note that grants are not awarded to projects that have already been completed.

The application process has been designed to be straightforward and accessible for all applicants. CORE grants can be combined with non-CORE tax credits, rebates, and grants. Furthermore, CORE offers advice about additional regional, state, and national energy-saving funding options, along with rebates and technical assistance. The CORE team is readily available to assist applicants in navigating the application process and discovering additional energy-saving resources.

More information including application guidelines, CORE staff contact information, and success stories from past grant recipients, is available at AspenCORE.org/core-grant.

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About Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE):

The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) is committed to guiding the Roaring Fork Valley toward an environmentally sustainable future. We achieve this by connecting the community to energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy solutions. As a trusted resource hub for the region, CORE provides educational programs, funding, advising, and engaging events to empower individuals and communities to take proactive measures to reduce our impact on the environment.