Grand Valley Power Receives Federal Grant for Clean Energy
Summary
This will power nearly 6,600 homes per year.The project will stabilize costs to rural cooperative members, create new short- and long-term jobs on Colorados Western Slope, and reduce climate pollution by more than 60,000 tons each year. The initiative will reduce greenhouse gas pollution equivalent to over 14,000 gasoline-powered cars annually.The New ERA funding supports investment that puts Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. on track to meet 100% of its consumers energy needs with renewable resources at a lower cost. The increased resiliency and production of clean energy will provide benefits for generations.The cooperative anticipates holding Empower Hour events around its service territory to meet with members and discuss the project. These projects will support good-paying jobs, lower energy costs for rural Americans, significantly reduce pollution and enhance the resiliency of the nations electric grid. Serving 19,000 meters within the Mesa County area, Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering lives with hometown service and delivering safe, reliable and affordable electricity.