Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a resident utility assistance program offered through local assistance agencies, such as Salvation Army, Discover Goodwill and Mercy’s Gate. As EOC is a federally funded program, applicants must meet the following mandated qualifying criteria to be considered:11/2/26 Update –

Effective October 30, Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) has had to pause all assistance for customers of unregulated electric utilities, including the City of Fountain Utilities, due to the agency spending its entire quarterly funding in the month of October alone.  EOC made these funding allocations on a first-come, first-served basis for all partner agencies this year, so the closure is for all partner agencies. Funds will open again on January 1, 2027.

Additional EOC (Energy Outreach Colorado) program information:

· Residents must submit an application with an assistance agency.

· Gross monthly household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for your household size and county.

· Must reside at the address for at least 30 days after a pledge.

· Must be at least 1 day past due on your energy utility bill.

· Allows up to $1,000.00 of assistance.

· Can assist once every budget year, October 1st to September 30th.

Emergency Assistance

Energy Outreach Colorado offers two programs to provide immediate help with energy bills and furnace repairs. Find the support that fits your situation on their website below.

Applications for utility assistance with Salvation Army will no longer be accepted on a walk-in basis. Please allow at least 48 hours as appointments can only be scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays and all are scheduled on a first come first served basis. Appointments can only be made in person or by e-mailing Jessie at Jessie.Herring@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Please do not wait until the last minute to seek utility assistance because appointment slots fill up very quickly.