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'''Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP)''' was established to empower states, local governments, and communities to lead in the deployment of clean energy solutions. SCEP provides resources, technical assistance, and funding to foster energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/scep}} ==Mission== SCEP's mission is to partner with state and local entities to accelerate clean energy deployment, stimulate economic growth, and reduce energy costs while mitigating environmental impacts. It aims to build local capacity for sustainable energy projects that benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Breaking Down the Office of State and Community Energy Programs | CEBN"]. X.</ref> ==Parent organization== SCEP is part of the [https://www.energy.gov/ United States Department of Energy], where it supports the broader mission of energy transformation through community-level action.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of State and Community Energy Programs | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> ==Legislation== SCEP was created through funding from the [https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text Bipartisan Infrastructure Law], specifically aimed at enhancing state and local energy programs.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Breaking Down the Office of State and Community Energy Programs | CEBN"]. X.</ref> ==Partners== * State and local governments for program implementation. * Nonprofit organizations for community outreach and project support. * Educational institutions for workforce development. * Private sector for technology and financial contributions. ==Number of employees== The number of employees specifically for SCEP is not detailed in the search results. ==Organization structure== SCEP includes: * State Energy Programs for state-level energy initiatives. * Weatherization Assistance Program to improve energy efficiency in low-income homes. * Community Energy Programs for local government and community projects. * Technical Assistance to provide support across all programs. ===Leader=== SCEP is led by a Director, with the current director not specified in the provided search results. ===Divisions=== * State Energy Program (SEP) - Supports states in energy policy and projects. * Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Focuses on energy efficiency for the disadvantaged. * Community Energy Programs (CEP) - Assists local governments with energy solutions. * Technical Assistance - Provides expertise to all SCEP initiatives. ==List of programs== * [[State Energy Program]] (SEP) * [[Weatherization Assistance Program]] (WAP) * Home Energy Rebates * [[Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program]] (EECBG) * [[Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy]] (C-SITE) ==Last total enacted budget== SCEP manages approximately $16 billion in grants and programs, combining funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Breaking Down the Office of State and Community Energy Programs | CEBN"]. X.</ref> ==Staff== Information on the exact number of staff within SCEP is not available. ==Funding== SCEP's funding comes from legislative allocations, particularly from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at clean energy deployment. ==Services provided== SCEP provides services such as managing formula and competitive grants, technical assistance, and workforce development programs. These services aim to reduce energy costs, increase efficiency, and promote renewable energy, particularly in underserved communities.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of State and Community Energy Programs | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> ==Regulations overseen== SCEP does not directly oversee regulations but ensures that its programs align with federal energy policies and goals. ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585 ==History== Established in 2022 as part of the DOE's response to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, SCEP was designed to help states and communities take the lead in clean energy transitions, focusing on local needs and impacts. ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/scep Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Office of State and Community Energy Programs]] ==References== <references />