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{{Program | {{Program | ||
|ProgramName=State Energy Program | |ProgramName=State Energy Program | ||
|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor= | |OrgSponsor=Office of State and Community Energy Programs | ||
|CreationLegislation=Energy Policy and Conservation Act | |TopOrganization=Department of Energy | ||
| | |CreationLegislation=Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/ | |Purpose=To assist states in implementing energy conservation and efficiency programs, promoting renewable energy, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It aims to enhance energy security, promote economic development, and support environmental goals at the state level.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/scep/state-energy-program |title=State Energy Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/scep/state-energy-program | |||
|ProgramStart=1977 | |||
|Duration=Indefinite | |||
|Historic=No | |||
}} | }} | ||
The [[United States Department of Energy]]'s '''State Energy Program''' ('''SEP''') provides [[Grant (money)|grant]]s to states and directs funding to state energy offices from technology programs in [[Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy]]. States use grants to address their energy priorities and program funding to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/state_energy_program/ | title=State Energy Program | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202144611/http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/state_energy_program/ | archive-date=2009-12-02}}</ref> Started in 2010, the program "is the only program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that provides cost-shared resources directly to the states for allocation by the governor-designated State Energy Office for use in energy efficiency and clean energy innovation, development, and demonstration activities.” | |||
== | <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.naseo.org/Data/Sites/1/documents/programs/sep/documents/NASEO_SEP_In_Brief.pdf | title=U.S. State Energy Program | website=www.naseo.org}}</ref> The State Energy Program $3 billion funding will be used to provide rebates to consumers for home [[energy audit]]s or other [[energy saving|energy-saving improvement]]s; to develop [[renewable energy]]; to promote [[Energy Star]] products; to upgrade the [[Efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] of state and local government buildings; and other innovative state efforts to help families save money on their energy bills. The energy efficiency upgrades are to be available for families making up to 200% of the [[federal poverty level]].<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12291 | title=DOE to Invest $8 Billion in Weatherization and State Energy Grants | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226184255/http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12291 | archive-date=2013-02-26}}</ref> | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program}} | ||
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* Promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies. | * Promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies. | ||
* Enhance energy security and resilience at the state level. | * Enhance energy security and resilience at the state level. | ||
* Specific targets include reducing energy waste in buildings and supporting job creation in the clean energy sector. | * Specific targets include reducing energy waste in buildings and supporting job creation in the clean energy sector.<ref name="SEP Overview"/> | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The SEP is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). It operates through a federal-state partnership where each state has a State Energy Office (SEO) that administers the program. Funding is provided through formula grants determined by state population and energy consumption, alongside competitive grants for specific projects. Partnerships include collaborations with local governments, tribal nations, and various non-profit organizations. | The SEP is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). It operates through a federal-state partnership where each state has a State Energy Office (SEO) that administers the program. Funding is provided through formula grants determined by state population and energy consumption, alongside competitive grants for specific projects. Partnerships include collaborations with local governments, tribal nations, and various non-profit organizations.<ref name="SEP Overview"/> | ||
==Impact and Outcomes== | ==Impact and Outcomes== | ||
Since its inception, SEP has facilitated significant achievements: | Since its inception, SEP has facilitated significant achievements: | ||
* Over 45,000 buildings have undergone energy efficiency upgrades, saving over 250 million square feet of energy waste. | |||
* More than 117,000 renewable energy systems have been installed, contributing to cleaner energy production. | |||
* The program has supported job creation and workforce development in the energy sector.<ref name="SEP Funding">{{cite web |title=State Energy Program |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program |accessdate=January 28, 2025}}</ref> | |||
Challenges include varying state capabilities to utilize funds effectively and ensuring long-term sustainability of projects post-funding. | Challenges include varying state capabilities to utilize funds effectively and ensuring long-term sustainability of projects post-funding.<ref name="SEP Funding"/> | ||
==Sponsors== | ==Sponsors== | ||
* [[ | * [[Office of State and Community Energy Programs]] | ||
==Background and History== | ==Background and History== | ||
The SEP was established during the 1970s energy crisis to promote energy conservation and reduce reliance on foreign oil. It was formalized under the [[Energy Policy and Conservation Act]]. Over the years, the program has evolved to encompass not only energy conservation but also the promotion of renewable energy technologies. SEP has been crucial in state-level energy planning and has expanded with initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to further support clean energy deployments. | The SEP was established during the 1970s energy crisis to promote energy conservation and reduce reliance on foreign oil. It was formalized under the [[Energy Policy and Conservation Act]]. Over the years, the program has evolved to encompass not only energy conservation but also the promotion of renewable energy technologies. SEP has been crucial in state-level energy planning and has expanded with initiatives like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to further support clean energy deployments.<ref name="SEP Overview"/><ref name="BIL Funding">{{cite web |title=Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding |url=https://www.energy.gov/bil/state-energy-program |accessdate=January 28, 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
* Funding for SEP has historically been through annual appropriations by Congress, with additional support from legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocated $500 million in 2021.<ref name="BIL Funding"/> | |||
* Funding began in the 1970s and continues without a defined end date, subject to annual Congressional appropriations.<ref name="SEP Overview"/> | |||
* There have been no significant financial controversies associated with the SEP.<ref name="SEP Overview"/> | |||
==Implementation== | ==Implementation== | ||
* States receive formula grants based on their population and energy consumption, and can apply for competitive grants for innovative projects.<ref name="SEP Funding"/> | |||
* Technical assistance is provided to help states maximize the benefits of federal funding.<ref name="SEP Funding"/> | |||
* States develop and implement their own energy strategies, often involving public-private partnerships.<ref name="SEP Funding"/> | |||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
The leader of the SEP holds the position of Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs. | The leader of the SEP holds the position of Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs.<ref name="SEP Overview"/> | ||
== | == Program History == | ||
Originally the State Energy Conservation Program, the State Energy programs implementation was a result of the early [[1970s energy crisis]]. The crisis brought attention to the United States’ dependence on foreign oil. As a result, new legislation was created to establish conservation programs and promote energy efficiency. | |||
Legislation that formed SEP framework: | |||
== | * The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-163) | ||
* The Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976 (P.L. 94–385) | |||
* The Warner Amendment of 1983 (P.L. 95-105) | |||
* The State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-440) | |||
* The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (P.L. 102-486) | |||
* The State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-440) | |||
* The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (P.L. 102-486)<ref>{{Cite web|title=About the State Energy Program|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/about-state-energy-program|access-date=2020-10-27|website=Energy.gov|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== | == Mission == | ||
<ref name=" | The State Energy Program’s main purpose is to provide funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Each department’s main goals are to increase [[Efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] while reducing energy costs and waste; as well as to achieve energy security, resiliency, and emergency preparedness plans. Promoting economic growth along with improved environmental quality rounds out the department's goals.<ref name="energy.gov">{{cite web| url = https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/about-state-energy-program| title = About the State Energy Program {{!}} Department of Energy}}</ref> | ||
<ref name=" | That State Energy program has provided states with $300 million in financial assistance since 2010. This financial support has led to | ||
The Installation of more tax 60,000 renewable energy systems. | |||
Energy efficiency upgrades in 20,000 buildings that have led to reduced energy waste. | |||
Education of more than 2 million people in performing [[energy audits]] and upgrades. | |||
The State Energy Program has created a space to help state and local governments create partnerships with energy efficiency and renewable energy resources. The resources are meant to develop financing mechanisms for institutional programs.<ref name="energy.gov"/> | |||
Such As: | |||
* Loan Program and Management | |||
* Energy Saving Performance Contracting | |||
* Transportation programs | |||
* Residential programs for Homeowners | |||
== Programs == | == Programs == | ||
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[[Category:United States Department of Energy]] | [[Category:United States Department of Energy]] | ||
[[Category:Renewable energy in the United States]] | [[Category:Renewable energy in the United States]] | ||
==See Also== | |||
* [[Energy Policy and Conservation Act]] | |||
* [[Renewable Energy in the United States]] | |||
==External Links== | |||
* https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program | |||
* https://www.energy.gov/scep | |||
===Social media=== | |||
* https://twitter.com/Energy | |||
==References== | |||
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