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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.” | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor=U.S. Department of Energy | |||
|CreationLegislation=Energy Policy and Conservation Act | |||
|Mission=The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funding and technical assistance to states and territories to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and increase energy affordability. It supports the development and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures tailored to each state's unique resources and goals. | |||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program | |||
}}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> | <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}} | |||
== Program History == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
That State Energy program has provided states with $300 million in financial assistance since 2010. This financial support has led to | 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. | * The Installation of more tax 60,000 renewable energy systems. | ||
Education of more than 2 million people in performing [[energy audits]] and upgrades. | * Energy efficiency upgrades in 20,000 buildings that have led to reduced energy waste. | ||
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"/> | * Education of more than 2 million people in performing [[energy audits]] and upgrades. | ||
Such As: | |||
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 | * Loan Program and Management | ||
* Energy Saving Performance Contracting | * Energy Saving Performance Contracting | ||
* Transportation programs | * Transportation programs | ||
* Residential programs for Homeowners | * Residential programs for Homeowners | ||
==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||