Adams County will get $352,000 in grants from the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to support geothermal heating initiatives, according to the Colorado Energy Office.
“We are thrilled to receive these geothermal grants from the Colorado Energy Office for the Waymire Dome and Colorado Air and Spaceport CASP tower projects,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Board of Commissioners. “This funding represents a major milestone in Adams County’s commitment to powering all county buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2030. With these investments, we expect to save over $40,000 annually in energy costs and reduce carbon emissions by more than nine million kilograms—demonstrating both environmental leadership and fiscal responsibility.”
Adams County received $291,000 for the Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park and $51,000 for the air traffic control tower at Colorado Air and Spaceport CASP, according to officials. As part of this funding, $1.6 million was awarded across the state for this program.
The Colorado Energy Office awarded 16 grants in this first round of funding.
“By better using the heat beneath our feet to help us, we are leading the nation in innovative clean energy technologies that save Coloradans money and protect our air quality,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. “Investing in geothermal heating technology increases energy reliability and serves as a low-cost energy source.”
The grants will fund five single-structure geothermal projects, nine thermal energy network studies, and two thermal energy network installation efforts, according to officials.
Additionally, 89.3% of the funding would be allocated to serve disproportionately impacted and low-income communities.
Gov. Polis’s goal is to make “The Heat Beneath Our Feet” initiative the leading effort in the Mountain West to advance geothermal technology, according to officials.
According to officials, this is the last funding round through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program; incentives for geothermal projects are available until 2032 or until funding runs out.
For more information on these projects, see the Colorado Energy Office Geothermal Incentive Award Tracker.