COLORADO UTILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• The state PUC issued an order in 1991 directing utilities to design energy conservation programs specifically for low-income households. The Energy $aving Partners Program (E$P), a partnership between one major utility and the state of Colorado weatherization program, was created in 1993 as a result of this order. It was renewed in 1997 to operate at least through 2001.
  
  Funds spent annually by the utility pay for weatherization materials and labor.  LIHEAP and Weatherization Assistance Program funds, administered by the Governor's Office of Energy Conservation, Residential Energy Conservation Assistance Program (RECAP), are used for overhead, support, administration, and outreach, as well as health and safety repairs.
  
  In FY 2001, RECAP/E$P served about 1,613 households.  Emphasis is placed on serving households that represent the greatest potential for energy savings -- those with high fuel bills and poor housing conditions -- as well as those with unsafe heating systems.

LEVERAGING

2001: $1.1 million
2000: $1.2 million
1999: $1.1 million
1998: $1.8 million
1997: $1.9 million
1996: $2.4 million
1995: $2.3 million
1994: $3 million
1993: $2.6 million
1992: $19,000