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In September 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy formally awarded the Colorado Energy Office and Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) electric grid resilience formula funding (IIJA 40101(d)). This federal grant will support three grid resilience grant programs and one study. Click the links below to learn more about each:
- Microgrids for Community Resilience (managed by the Department of Local Affairs)
- Grid Hardening Grants for Small Communities
- Advanced Grid Monitoring
- Colorado Microgrid Roadmap (draft due July 2024, final due January 2025)
Upcoming Grid Hardening and Grid Monitoring Office Hours (via Zoom):
- Recording of Office Hours from Tuesday, November 14, 2023
- Recording of Office Hours from Tuesday, November 28, 2023
CEO and DOLA also presented an informational webinar about these opportunities on Thursday, October 5th.
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Contact information and updates
Please reach out to gridresiliency@state.co.us with any questions.
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Materials from the federal pre-application stakeholder meeting
The application closely reflects the information presented at the November 17, 2022 stakeholder meeting and subsequent feedback.