SEP Pilot Process for Denver and Adams Counties

Recognizing the importance of collaborative SEPs, the department piloted a process that invited nonprofit organizations, local governmental agencies, and eligible regulated entities to submit SEP applications that would benefit the communities and neighborhoods in Denver and Adams counties. This process also provided an opportunity for local government representation during the application evaluation process.

The department encourages SEPs in communities where environmental justice may be an issue; therefore, primary consideration was given to those applications that would benefit northeast Denver and Commerce City neighborhoods and communities.

An informational session was held on April 18, 2012 at the Whittier Community Center in Denver and provided the following presentation: Introduction to SEPs

The SEP Pilot Evaluation Committee was comprised of representatives of the department, the City and County of Denver, Commerce City, and Suncor Energy. The committee recommended 8 applications to receive a total of $1.2 million in SEP funding. The recommendations were approved by the department and Suncor Energy in September 2012.

For a list of projects with summaries, please see: SEP Projects Receiving Funding pdf file
(Listed in alphabetical order)

Adams County

Project Title: Energy Efficiency Upgrade at Adams County Head Start Administration Building and Adjoining Food Pantry
Award: $24,000

City and County of Denver – Department of Environmental Health

Project Title: Northeast Denver Sustainable Business Partnership
Award: $230,000

Denver Public Schools

Project Title: Northeast Denver, Denver Public Schools Bunded Energy, Water and Waste Reduction Project
Award: $175,460

Environmental Learning for Kids

Project Title: ELK Youth Naturally
Award: $100,000

Groundwork Denver

Project Title: Commerce City Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Award: $315,448

Regional Air Quality Council

Project Title: Adams 14 School District Clean School Buses
Award: $273,425

Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership

Project Title: RIHEL Advanced Leadership Training Program – Tier 1 Participation
Award: $30,000

Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership

Project Title: Paved Trail for the Sand Creek Regional Greenway
Award: $99,500

For SEP questions, please contact:
Rachel Wilson-Roussel
SEP Coordinator
cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us
(303) 692-2976

For SEP questions, please contact:
Rachel Wilson-Roussel
SEP Coordinator
cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us (Use subject line “SEP Questions”)
303-692-2976