Need Emergency Heating Repairs? Learn How to Qualify for CIP Assistance 

Winter in Colorado can be brutal, and if your heating system is broken, you don’t have to face the cold alone. Mountain Resource Center (MRC), in partnership with Energy Outreach Colorado’s Crisis Intervention Program (CIP), is here to help income-qualified households get free emergency heating system repairs and replacements. 

If you’re still struggling with financial challenges from COVID-19 or any other reason, this program can provide much-needed relief to ensure you and your family stay warm and safe this winter. 

Who Qualifies for CIP Assistance? 

To be eligible for free emergency heating repairs or replacements through the CIP program, you must: 

✔ Be a Colorado resident 
✔ Have a non-working heating system that needs urgent repair or replacement 
✔ Be income-qualified, which means you must first be approved for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) 

If you’re already approved for LEAP, you are automatically eligible for CIP! 

How to Apply for LEAP & CIP 

To apply for LEAP, you will need: 
📄 Proof of income for all household members for the last month 
🏡 Your most recent heating bill or rent receipt (if utilities are included in rent) 
📜 Proof of legal residency (if born outside the U.S.) 
✍️ Completed LEAP application with all questions answered and a signature 

Once your LEAP application is approved, you can request assistance through CIP if your heating system is broken. Emergency cases are prioritized, and help is available within 24 hours for urgent heating repairs. 

🚨 Important: CIP does not cover routine heating system maintenance—only emergency repairs or replacements. 

How MRC Can Help 

Mountain Resource Center can assist you with: 
✔ Completing your LEAP application 
✔ Providing information about CIP eligibility 

📞 Need help? Call MRC at 303-838-7552 for assistance today! 

Don’t wait until the temperatures drop even further. If your heating system isn’t working and you need urgent assistance, reach out today and let us help you stay warm this winter! ❄️🔥