Office of State and Community Energy Programs | U.S. Department of Energy

The October Issue of SCEP's State and Local Spotlight is out now! Subscribe today to stay up to date on resources for the public sector to help advance energy efficiency and renewable energy partnerships, programs, and projects.

Did you know nearly 1 billion birds are killed by glass collisions in the U.S. annually? Your building energy goals can have a major impact on reducing this number. Join us November 14th @ 3 PM ET for an informative webinar with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services about how to make your buildings more energy efficient while protecting birds! "Windows of Opportunity: Reduce Costs & Bird Collisions with Energy-Efficient Retrofits" will explore how to incorporate bird-safe window and door retrofits into your energy-saving upgrades to maximize the benefits. Register now and learn how to make a positive impact on both your budget and the environment: https://lnkd.in/eNdSniJh

Colorado is the latest state to launch a Home Energy Rebates Program thanks to the Biden-Harris Admin. Through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, eligible residents can save up to $14,000 on home energy upgrades. https://lnkd.in/gaErJ4n8.  Find out more - https://lnkd.in/dgZFTGNZ

🚨Today, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continues to strengthen the energy efficiency workforce by announcing the selection of fifteen State Energy Offices (SEOs) and the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office (TEO) to receive up to $27.98 million through the Energy Auditor Training Grants Program. Energy Auditor Training will ensure that our commercial and residential building energy auditors will be ready for our country’s upgrade to a more sustainable future. 👷♂️ 🏙️  Check out today's announcement: https://lnkd.in/eeXV8pCm. https://lnkd.in/eeXV8pCm.

📣The October 31, 2024 deadline for eligible local governments to apply for DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is fast approaching! Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to secure funding for initiatives that reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Need assistance with your application? Here are some helpful resources: ✅ Watch our Application Assistance Webinar which covers commonly asked questions about the EECBG Program, including the differences between the grant and voucher application options, compliance and reporting requirements, and available DOE resources: EECBG Program Local Government Application Assistance Webinar https://lnkd.in/eCxeVYdX ✅ Review our Streamlined Projects Document which provides examples of projects with shorter applications and reduced reporting: PowerPoint Presentation https://lnkd.in/eaepgfa2 ✅ Join our twice-a-week office hours! Sign up here: EECBG Program Formula Grant Office Hours! https://lnkd.in/eH7KMSZz ✅ Still have questions? Email us at EECBG@hq.doe.gov. Take action now to drive energy efficiency and sustainability in your community! ⚡ #EECBG #CleanEnergy

Happening TODAY: Secretary Jennifer Granholm will join DOE’s Office of Energy Justice and Equity for #JusticeWeek2024. Learn how the Biden-Harris Administration is taking action to deliver historic wins for communities across America. ➡️ Watch it here 👇

Workers in Butler County, Pennsylvania make the steel that braces our grid. Now, we're helping their manufacturing process become cleaner and more efficient. That means the mill that built America's past will forge its future.

It was wonderful to join Utility Analytics Week 2024 in Chicago and share insights on how federal awards and grants can help utilities unlock clean energy investments in energy efficiency and electrification. By leveraging various U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s programs at the Office of State and Community Energy Programs | U.S. Department of Energy, Grid Deployment Office | U.S. Department of Energy and Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), utilities can modernize their infrastructure and enhance grid resilience against extreme weather events. The opportunities for innovation through federal support are immense, and I was thrilled to discuss case studies where these funds are driving transformative change. Looking forward to seeing how these collaborations advance our clean energy future! #CleanEnergy #UtilityAnalytics #EnergyEfficiency #Electrification Utility Analytics Institute (UAI) Gina Weber David Pope Jim Magnanini Rick Sina Eddie Shannon Landon Bandy

Considering or embarking on an ESPC project? Join the U.S. DOE's ESPC Campaign for a virtual workshop to take a deep dive into the investment grade audit (IGA) review process. The guided workshop, hosted on October 24th at 2pm ET, will help your team understand how to evaluate the major components of an IGA and ESPC project proposal, including project scope, baselines and savings calculations, ESCO pricing, and the measurement & verification and operations & maintenance plans. Facility managers, energy/sustainability professionals, and other key members of the Owner organization’s project team are all invited to join. Register for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/ebG-AY7S

✨ ICYMI: 📣 California is rolling out its first federal Home Energy Rebates program thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda. Eligible residents can save thousands on home energy upgrades. https://lnkd.in/gyjZcKiR Plus, here's a great video from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that breaks down the difference between tax credits & rebates, and how people can tap into them. https://lnkd.in/gkbA-z6J Go to energy.gov/save for more.