Saving Energy and Money for American Homes, Communities, Businesses, and Industries
The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) works with state, local, and Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community partners to provide technical assistance and invest in place-based clean energy projects that aim to catalyze local economic development and create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution.
Foundational programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program, which both have more than 40 years of successfully delivering energy savings across the country, will complement newly formed programs such as the Local Government Energy Program and Energy Futures Grants, enabling the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to work for the first time ever, with local governments and communities for the long term.
Through the disbursem*nt of formula grants, DOE will extend the core capabilities of state energy offices and expand the weatherization provider network to assist low-income families with home energy retrofits. Competitive awards will further the innovation by states and local governments seeking to implement high-impact and self-sustaining clean energy projects. In addition, technical assistance will help to facilitate clean energy programs and practices through "best practice" tools, "lead-by-example" methods, peer-to-peer forums, and other strategic partnerships.
Project Map
Browse summaries of state-led projects and programs and technical assistance resources in SCEP's interactive, state-by-state map.
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Featured Tools
LEAD Tool
The Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool helps stakeholders make data-driven decisions when planning for their energy goals.
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SLOPE Tool
The State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform is an easy-to-access online platform to support data-driven state and local energy and decarbonization planning.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards First State Funding and Announces Progress on Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills
A Dozen States Have Applied for Home Energy Rebates Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Helping Households Across the Nation Receive up to $14,000 for Energy Efficient Home Upgrades, Slashing Home Energy Bills and Building Up a Local Clean Energy Workforce
April 18, 2024
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Equity and Access at the Center of SCEP
SCEP continues its commitment to engage with and provide funding and resources to an important segment of the population: American Indian and Native communities.
April 16, 2024
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DOE Announces $27 Million to Help 40 State, Local and Tribal Communities Lead America's Equitable and Resilient Clean Energy Future
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Improving Critical Infrastructure and Removing Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment in Historically Underserved Communities
April 4, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces up to $40 Million for States to Train Residential Energy Efficiency Contractors
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a funding opportunity for states to train residential energy contractors.
March 29, 2024
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State and Local Spotlight – March 2024
The March Spotlight celebrates Women’s History Month, highlights investments in school energy infrastructure, and covers the latest news, funding opportunities and more.
March 29, 2024
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Prepping for Energy Threats: Georgia State Agencies and Partners Explore What Happens During a Cyberattack
Imagine a scenario in which Georgia’s electrical substations are under attack. Last summer, a coalition of energy sector organizations played out this exercise to test their response abilities amid a crisis.
March 25, 2024
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DOE Announces $18 Million Towards Clean Energy and Economic Development in 30 Historically Disadvantaged Communities
Building on the Successful Communities LEAP Pilot, More Localities Can Now Leverage Support to Lower Energy Bills, Develop Plans for Sustained Clean Energy and Economic Empowerment
March 22, 2024
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Celebrating Women’s History Month at SCEP
DOE and SCEP recognize the pivotal role of women in the energy sector who have helped our nation reap the benefits of science and technology to maintain safe, secure, and reliable energy systems and to propel the clean energy transition forward.
March 20, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Funding Supports K-12 Public Schools for Energy Upgrades that Lower Costs and Create Healthy Learning Environments
March 20, 2024
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Los Angeles County Receives $1.34 Million from U.S. Department of Energy to Re-Energize Communities
Dr. Tony Reames and Adam Guzzo presented Los Angeles County with a check for $1.34 million from the EECBG Program at the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) 10th Anniversary Leadership Luncheon.
March 12, 2024
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Upcoming Events
Apr 19
SEP Office Hours: Reporting: RLF QPR and RLF Supplemental 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Apr 23
Stories from the Communities LEAP Pilot 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Apr 24
Office Hours for Elective Pay and Transferability of Clean Energy Credits 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Apr 24
2024 Renew America's Schools Prize Office Hours 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
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