The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 awarded a $155,416 Source Reduction Assistance (CFDA 66.717) grant to the High Country Conservation Center (HC3), a non-profit organization located in Summit County, Colorado. The grant funding will support a project that focuses on improving access to home energy efficiency programs and increasing education and outreach about renewable energy and electric vehicles for low-income and Spanish-speaking residents in disproportionately impacted communities within Summit County.
Key activities include hiring a bilingual clean energy coordinator to provide culturally relevant education and coaching, conducting 20 free home energy assessments, covering the costs of 10 energy efficiency or renewable energy improvements up to $5,000 per home, hosting 8 bilingual clean energy events with LED bulb giveaways, and delivering electric vehicle outreach and education targeted to low-income and Spanish-speaking residents. The project aims to empower underserved community members to participate in greenhouse gas reduction activities, leading to decreased emissions.