Energy Outreach Colorado Chosen as Colorado Natural Gas COVID-19 Relief Recipient

June 30, 2020

CENTENNIAL, CO – Colorado Natural Gas (CNG) donated $1,000 to Energy Outreach Colorado as part of the company’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The organization will use the donation to assist with utility bill payment assistance for vulnerable households in Colorado.

“Given the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic, CNG’s generous support couldn’t have come at a better time. Many Coloradans are underemployed or unemployed and struggling to afford their energy costs. Energy Outreach Colorado helps thousands of low-income Coloradans each year afford their energy costs and the current need is unprecedented” said Executive Director, Jennifer Gremmert.

“CNG is proud to present this grant to Energy Outreach Colorado,” said Jason Weekley, Chief Operations Officer, Summit Utilities. “We understand that we are all in this together. Energy Outreach Colorado works every day with households who struggle to keep their heat and lights on. Providing this gift to EOC is one way that we can support our customers and community members who are immediately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.”

The company has committed $20,000 overall to COVID-19 relief efforts in Colorado. In addition to donating to the Energy Outreach Colorado the company is also contributing to Bennett Community Food Bank, Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado, Community Care Foundation/ Aspen Mine Center, Deer Trail Food Bank, Eastern Plains Women’s Resource Center, Gilpin County Food Bank, Grace Baptist Food Bank, LifeBridge Food Bank, Little Chapel Food Bank, Mountain Resource Center, Seniors Alliance of Platte County and South Park Food Bank.

On top of providing financial support to nonprofit organizations throughout its service territories, CNG has also suspended natural gas disconnections for nonpayment and is working with customers who may need payment assistance, arrangements, or extensions.