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The StEPP Foundation operates throughout the United States and is dedicated to helping organizations
realize their vision of a clean and safe environment by matching projects with funders.
Though the majority of the Foundation’s awards are made in Colorado,
we solicit project ideas nationally and work with funding sources across the country.
To input a project idea for consideration, please visit the
Submit Project section of our website.
2007 Project Awards
Green Heart Institute (formerly ConservED, Inc.), Lyons, CO
$126,000 to achieve sustainable, measurable reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions
via Lyons residents’ behavior change. The scope of analysis includes home energy, transportation,
garbage, recycling, and air travel. 300 families will learn to lower their GHG emissions by at least 25%.
For more information visit www.conserved.org
The Brendle Group, Lyons, CO
$126,000 to the FREE+ Energy and Water Efficiency Program which provides technical and financial assistance
to 18 qualified Lyons small businesses toward implementing energy and water efficiency in their operations.
Center for ReSource Conservation, Lyons, CO
$126,000 to the Go Green! Initiative, a comprehensive conservation and environmental education project to include
photovoltaic system installation, irrigation assessment, expanded recycling program and sustainability-focused curriculum.
This initiative will create a greener, healthier environment for students, provide long-term cost savings for the Lyon’s school district,
generate environmental benefits for the community of Lyons, and increase students’ environmental literacy.
For more information visit www.conservationcenter.org.
Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), Denver, CO
$15,000 to the continued Ozone Reduction Program. The program aims to raise public awareness about issues relating
to ozone pollution and to increase the number of people who take action and change habits.
The project includes a successful Mow Down Pollution lawn mower and gas can exchange.
For more information visit www.ozoneaware.org.
2006 Project Awards
Yampah Mountain High School, Glenwood Springs, CO
$67,000 to utilize the existing Yampah Mountain High School building as a community demonstration project
for renewable energy production and energy conservation, while integrating these elements into the school's curriculum.
Project includes comprehensive energy audit and installation of a 5kW line-tied photovoltaic electric system.
Western Colorado Botanical Society, Grand Junction, CO
$69,000 to expand the xeric gardens to include a Japanese Garden. The project promotes water conservation by providing
an educational and recreational opportunity for the public to enjoy xeriscaping as opposed to traditional landscaping.
For more information visit www.wcbotanic.org.
The Brendle Group, Northeast Denver, CO
$70,000 to continue the successful 2002-2005 energy efficiency project in 15 additional Northeast Denver small businesses.
The program offers strong quantitative results for cost savings, energy savings, and environmental benefits and has been
expanded to include water conservation.
For more information visit www.free-plus.org.
University of Denver, Denver, CO
$180,000 to the DU Alternative Fuel Fleet Renewal Project. The initiative includes conversion of 15 DU fleet vehicles
to compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. The vehicles promote Denver air quality and the advancement of natural gas as a viable fuel source.
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
$118,000 to develop curriculum and materials for the first Rocky Mountain Compost School. The workshop is designed to provide
scientific and technical information to regional commercial composters who compost animal manures and other agricultural
and organic residuals. The project will support the existing composting industry, providing training to assist the industry’s growth
in both size and technical expertise - producing more and better quality compost.
For more information visit www.rmcs.colostate.edu.
Hospital Shared Services, Denver, CO
$48,000 to convert 4 security fleet vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
The effort is an attempt to reduce pollution in the Denver Metropolitan region and increase the efficiency
of security operations while decreasing fuel costs and use of imported petroleum.
Liquormart, Boulder, CO
$24,000 to convert 2 Boulder area delivery vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
The purpose of the project is to improve the air quality in the Boulder area.
Denver International Airport (DIA), Denver, CO
$204,000 to convert newly purchased DIA fleet vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
The primary goal of the project is to improve air quality in the Denver metropolitan region,
while serving to more fully utilize the existing alternative fuel infrastructure.
Eco-Products, Boulder, CO
$24,000 to convert 2 delivery Boulder/Denver area vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG).
This project improves air quality in the Denver/Boulder area while reducing fuel costs and reliance on foreign petroleum.
In addition, it further promotes Eco-Products' company philosophy of environmental responsibility.
For more information visit www.ecoproducts.com.
LaVeta High School, LaVeta, CO
$5,000 to introduce better environmental and safety management through disposal of hazardous chemicals from the school’s on-site chemistry storage.
2005 Project Awards
Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), Denver, CO
$110,000 to the Ozone Reduction Program. The program aims to raise public awareness about issues relating to ozone pollution
and to increase the number of people who take action and change habits through public education, effective advertising strategy,
and enhanced materials relating to ozone education and outreach.
For more information visit www.ozoneaware.org.
2004 Project Awards
Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment
$27,000 to evaluate existing individual sewage disposal system (ISDS) programs
statewide, and develop recommendations for improvements through a collaborative
stakeholder process.
Battlement Mesa Service Association, Parachute, CO
$64,500 to continue repairing fire damaged areas through weed management and the reintroduction of native plants.
Brush School District, Brush, CO
$20,000 to re-seed a ten acre bluegrass playfield with a low-water,
turf-quality buffalo grass that will save both water and the electricity used
to run the irrigation pumps.
City of Fort Morgan, Fort Morgan, CO
$27,000 to purchase a compressed natural gas maintenance truck for the Fort Morgan Parks Department,
that will replace a 1960’s conventional gas truck, reduce air pollution and costs for gas and maintenance.
Summit Blue Consulting, LLC, Adams County, CO
$10,250 to perform energy audits on two Adams County School District 50 schools to develop a prioritized
list of energy efficiency measures that will save money, decrease air emissions, and increase student comfort.
2003 Project Awards
Battlement Mesa Service Association, Parachute, CO
$75,000 to actively repair fire damaged areas through weed management and the reintroduction of native plants.
Western Colorado Botanical Society, Grand Junction, CO
$94,302 to build new xeric gardens, including a native garden, Japanese garden, English cottage garden
and a Mediterranean garden to promote water conservation by providing an educational yet recreational opportunity
for the public to witness several different xeriscape gardens.
For more information visit www.wcbotanic.org.
Sunsense, Inc., Rio Blanco County and Mesa County, CO
$115,000 to showcase resource efficient technologies (renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels)
and to assist in the operation of the Rio Blanco and Mesa County Fairgrounds through the use of these technologies.
Ranch Learning Center, Mesa County, CO
$210,000 to create a Sustainability Lab on this 450-acre working ranch, incorporating green building techniques,
wind power and other alternative energy sources, constructed wetlands, no-till agriculture techniques, etc. as an educational demonstration site.
Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen, CO
$10,080 to create a model hydroelectric project tied to the Snowmass Ski Areas snowmaking system, thus demonstrating the viability
of incorporating this renewable energy technology into the existing infrastructure at ski resorts.
2002 Project Awards
Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation, Denver, CO
$180,000 to incorporate energy efficiency technologies, such as passive cooling systems and the conversion
of electric heating systems to natural gas, in an affordable housing development in the Northeast Metro area.
Boulder Energy Conservation Center, Denver, CO
$90,000 to support the installation of solar domestic hot water systems and upgraded
weatherization in Northeast Metro area low - income households.
Northeast Metro Pollution Prevention Alliance (NEMPPA), Denver, CO
$90,000 to assist small businesses located in the Northeast Metro area take advantage of cost savings
by utilizing renewable energy technologies in their operations.
Weld County School District 6, Greeley, CO
$127,500 to allow for energy efficiency upgrades in four elementary schools in the Weld County School District.
Posada, Pueblo, CO
$253,000 to support the incorporation of alternative energy technologies, such as photovoltaics,
in the Via Don Carlos housing development and community center for migrant workers.
Pueblo County Public Works - Fleet Division, Pueblo, CO
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$102,000 to convert a portion of the Pueblo City/County Fleet from gasoline to hybrid vehicles.
Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation, Pueblo, CO
$65,000 to allow for the installation of cost-effective energy efficiency technologies,
such as geo-exchange systems, in Pueblo School District 60.
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