Low-income energy assistance program - eligibility

(1) The organization shall provide energy assistance to individuals and organizations in Colorado. Individuals eligible for low-income energy assistance shall be current or prospective utility customers who: (a) Are certified by the department of human services as qualified to receive financial assistance payments; (b) Are citizens or legal residents of the United States and residents of Colorado; and (c) Have a monthly household gross income at or below one hundred eighty-five percent of the federal poverty line. (2) The department of human services shall periodically recertify an individual's eligibility to receive low-income energy assistance. (3) In providing low-income energy assistance, the organization shall give priority to households where one or more persons are recipients of: (a) An old age pension as set forth in section 26-2-111 (2), C.R.S.; (b) Aid to the needy disabled as set forth in section 26-2-111 (4), C.R.S.; (c) Aid to the blind as set forth in section 26-2-111 (5), C.R.S.; (d) Supplemental social security disability benefits under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396 et seq.; or (e) Colorado works program assistance as set forth in section 26-2-706.6, C.R.S. (4) When installing energy retrofits as part of providing low-income energy assistance, the organization and the Colorado energy office shall prioritize maximizing customer savings, reducing emissions, and improving indoor air quality.