$656,000 in New Energy Economic Development Grants Awarded Statewide
DENVER- The
Governor's Energy Office (GEO) announced the second round of "New
Energy Economic Development" (NEED) grants to 13 awardees, totaling
$656,000 in funding. The NEED grants use Clean Energy Funds to advance
energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout the state.
"These
projects were selected for their ability to help Coloradans reduce
their energy use and carbon footprint. Also, they will help to
stimulate additional economic and job development in communities
throughout the state and advance Colorado to a New Energy Economy,"
said Tom Plant, GEO's director.
The
grants were awarded to organizations that advance energy efficiency and
renewable energy initiatives, create quality jobs in the state, and are
compatible with GEO's programs and the objectives for the Clean Energy
Fund. The 13 award winners are:
· Bardwell Consulting of
Denver received $25,000.00 for its OptiMiser program, which is a
PC-based program that creates and evaluates a full range of
near-optimal solutions for energy retrofits. It offers a
flexible and efficient tool for the home energy analyst, minimizing
required data entry and fully integrating renewable energy technologies. The NEED grant will be used to complete and launch the distributable version of OptiMiser. Contact: Andy Bardwell,
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(303)934-3851.
· Black Hawk Transportation Authority received
$50,000.00 for a biodiesel processing facility that will process used
cooking oil from area restaurants into biodiesel, and blend the
produced fuel for B5-B20. The biodiesel will power the Black Hawk and Central City Tramway buses and municipal fleets. Contact:Thomas Isbester,
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, (303)582-1324.
· City and County of Denver
received $60,000.00 to support the launch of Denver's new green
business program that will engage and educate businesses in energy
efficiency and sustainable practices while providing a framework for
regional action. Contact: Denise Stepto,
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, (720)865-9052.
· Community Energy Systems
of Crestone, received $24,170.00 for biomass thermal heating systems
for the Homelake Veterans' Home. The project partners include the
Colorado Department of Human Services and Siemens Corporation. Contact:
Brett KenCairn, Brettk@communityenergysystems.com, (970)846-7344.
· Coolerado of Arvada, received $25,000 to build a solar powered, mobile, five-ton air conditioning system. Contact: Rick Gillan,
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, (303)375-0878 x105.
· Czero, Inc. of
Fort Collins, received $67,500.00. They will partner with the Engines
and Energy Conversion Laboratory and the College of Business at
Colorado State University to develop a low cost hydraulic hybrid
retrofit kit. Contact: Guy Babbitt,
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, (719)331-9662.
· Denver Zoological Foundation received $100,000.00 to
incorporate a biomass gasification system in Asian Tropics, its next
major exhibit showcasing Asian elephants and other wildlife native to
Southeast Asia. Contact: Ana Bowie,
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, (303)376-04841.
· Hybrids Plus
received $85,000.00 for the commercialization and development of the
InvergerTM Vehicle to Grid (V2G) inverter-charger. The InvergerTM is a
bidirectional system, allowing any Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to transfer energy into and out of the
electric utility grid, thus supplying electricity during peak demand
periods and expanding the use of renewable energy sources such as solar
and wind. Contact: Ann Colcord,
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, (303)444-0569 x201
· Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.
of Granby, received $25,000.00 to integrate a biomass wood pellet
heating system at mountain parks electric headquarters in Granby.
Contact: Joe Pandy,
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, (970)887-3378.
· New Community Coalition
of Telluride received $25,000.00. The funding will support a number of
activities including a feasibility assessment for a micro hydro
turbine, a photovoltaic array installation at a school, and a report to
identify the most economically attractive near-term renewable energy
projects in San Miguel County. Contact: Kris Holstrom,
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, (970)728-1340.
· Powerhouse Enterprises, Inc.,
received $25,000.00 to bring its green modular housing expertise to
Rifle and begin building a new generation of homes that feature energy
efficiency, renewable energy, environmentally preferable materials,
superior air quality, and water conservation. Contact: Quincy Vale,
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, (978)327-5990.
· Sundyne Corporation of
Arvada received $100,000.00 to complete the design details on a family
of turbogenerators that will convert the pressure drop of natural gas
pressure within the existing gas pipeline distribution system into
electricity. Contact: Thomas Maceyka,
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(303)940-2840.
· Sunflower Corporation of
Boulder received $24,960.00 to establish demonstration sites exhibiting
application of interior natural daylighting products in educational
environments in Colorado. Contact: Jim Walsh,
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(303)478-1815.
