Colorado Energy Office

We're #hiring a new Transportation Program Associate in Denver, Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network.

In our last week of Apprenticeship Month, we're highlighting another innovative #RegisteredApprenticeship from the Colorado Energy Office. If you know individuals who are community-minded and interested in paid training opportunities, job security, and growth, share this opportunity! Check out their Energy Efficiency Technician RAP and share https://lnkd.in/gtxXCBdA #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipUSA #Apprenticeshipswork

"There has been plenty of ink spilled reflecting on the East Troublesome Fire and its aftermath. I will likely spill more myself as I return to my Grand Lake property after these four years, but this essay isn’t a reflection; it’s a call to action. We need to be proactive to mitigate the risks of megafires in Middle Park." Read more about what Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. and Colorado Energy Office are doing to further secure our local energy grid in Grand County against wildfire risk: https://lnkd.in/gRcXqu99

Grid Resiliency projects highlighted in North Park and Middle Park: Thank you to Jeremy Krones and Sky-Hi News for publishing the article on the Grid Hardening and Advanced Grid Monitoring Projects that Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. will be undertaking next year with the support of funding from the Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy, Colorado Energy Office and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! https://lnkd.in/gYcvcf5X

⚡️Charging at work! The team at Ready Foods Inc. can now charge their electric vehicles while at work thanks to three new charging ports! 🚙With the guidance from Drive Clean Colorado Ready Foods applied for funding through our Charge Ahead Colorado Grant to install EV charging ports. ⚡️Charge Ahead Colorado supports electric vehicle (EV) adoption by providing grants for EV charging stations for businesses, governments, and communities to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gS2qdm8R #evcharging #electricvehicles #chargingports

⚡ Attention Colorado Utilities: Apply for EV Home Charge Grants! The Colorado Energy Office has launched the EV Home Charge Grant program, offering funding for municipal utilities and electric cooperatives to provide rebates to residential customers in rural areas. These rebates will help cover the cost of paneling and wiring upgrades for at-home Level 2 EV chargers. This program is designed to expand access to EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption in underserved communities. Municipal utilities and cooperatives are encouraged to apply to help make EV ownership more affordable and accessible for Coloradans. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eXQ5qWK9 #EVCharging #RuralCommunities #ElectricCooperatives #Innovation

💫 We are hiring! Come work with our team to continue the transition to clean energy. Our mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and accessibility of zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. Learn more about the current job opportunities by visiting our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxyVnhA3 #careers #coloradojobs #cleanenergyjobs #hiring

Did you know that energy costs account for nearly 33% of cannabis cultivation operating expenses? The Cannabis Resource Optimization Program (CROP) offers no-cost technical assistance for eligible cannabis cultivation businesses to help them reduce overhead by optimizing energy and resource use. This includes: 🔍 Facility Audits & Resource Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of your energy, water, and resource consumption.  💡 Identify Cost-saving Opportunities: Find ways to reduce waste and lower utility bills while boosting operational efficiency. If you're looking to lower your energy costs and make your cultivation facility more sustainable, CROP is the program you’ve been waiting for! 🌿💵 #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #CannabisIndustry #CROP #Colorado #GrowGreen #ResourceOptimization

- The Colorado Energy Office is excited to announce the Energy Efficiency Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, a new opportunity to enter the energy efficiency industry! As an apprentice, you'll work with one of Colorado's weatherization services providers, gaining hands-on experience as an Energy Efficiency Technician. This program includes: - A structured curriculum - 1:1 mentorship - Paid training and certifications Benefits of becoming an apprentice: - Receive certifications from organizations like the Building Performance Institute and the EPA - Enjoy guaranteed wage increases and full benefits - Develop skills that are transferable nationwide Why now? The demand for energy efficiency professionals is on the rise! Interested in learning more? Fill out our interest form and stay informed about future opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gtxXCBdA Let’s build a sustainable future together! #EnergyEfficiency #Apprenticeship #CareerOpportunities #Weatherization #Sustainability #ColoradoEnergyOffice

 🌟 Our partner agency, the Colorado New Energy Improvement District (NEID), is seeking an Executive Director of Market Development as an independent contractor to lead the Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program. In this role, you’ll work directly with property owners, lenders, contractors, and local governments to drive program uptake. Your efforts will include educating and marketing the program to a diverse range of key market actors. Learn more and apply 👉 neid.colorado.gov/careers #cleanenergy #colorado #careers #jobs #hiring