Office of State and Community Energy Programs

Office of State and Community Energy Programs Type: Executive Department Parent organization: Department of Energy Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Approximately $16 billion in grants and programs Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585 Website: https://www.energy.gov/scep Creation Legislation: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wikipedia: Office of State and Community Energy Programs

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Mission The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) works with state and local organizations to significantly accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, catalyze local economic development, create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution through place-based strategies involving a wide range of stakeholders.

Services Grant Management; Technical Assistance; Workforce Development; Community Engagement

Regulations

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 Site

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.

Parent organization

SCEP is part of the United States Department of Energy, where it supports the broader mission of energy transformation through community-level action.

Legislation

SCEP was created through funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, specifically aimed at enhancing state and local energy programs.

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.

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.

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

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Office of State and Community Energy Programs