Colorado Advanced Power Grid Monitoring Grant Program
Forecasted
Colorado Energy Office’s Advanced Power Grid Monitoring Grant funds research and deployment of innovative grid monitoring and resilience technologies to address wildfire and extreme weather risks in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Energy Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; total pool approx. $1.9M; 1/3 match for smaller utilities, 100% match for larger utilities; 5-year project period.
Summary: Supports Colorado electric utilities to implement advanced grid monitoring and resilience projects, prioritizing wildfire and extreme weather preparedness.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle—dates and funding may shift; only one application per utility per round.
Description
The Colorado Advanced Power Grid Monitoring Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), provides funding to Colorado electric utilities for projects that enhance grid monitoring, modeling, and resilience to disruptions such as wildfires and extreme weather. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Section 40101(d), the program aims to strengthen the reliability and resilience of the state's electric grid, especially for historically underserved and high-risk communities. Projects are evaluated on need, impact, readiness, and labor standards.
