State Energy Program

 

The purpose of this program is to increase market transformation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through policies, strategies, and public-private partnerships that facilitate their adoption and implementation. It also facilitates state-based activities, such as: financing mechanisms for institutional retrofit programs; loan program and management; energy savings performance contracting; comprehensive residential programs for homeowners; transportation programs that accelerate use of alternative fuels; and renewable programs that remove barriers and support supply side and distributed renewable energy. The program provides financial and technical assistance to State governments to create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects in order to provide leadership to maximize the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy through communications and outreach activities, technology deployment, and accessing new partnerships and resources across the geographic panorama of the United States and its territories. The programs objectives are: * To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; * To reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and * To improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors.

Active 81.041 Department of Energy A - Formula Grants; L - Dissemination of Technical Information Fiscal Year 2016 Advance policies, programs, and market strategies that accelerate job creation and reduce energy bills, while achieving energy and climate security for the nation on a State or Territory administered basis. Advance policies, programs, and market strategies that accelerate job creation and reduce energy bills, while achieving energy and climate security for the nation on a State or Territory administered basis.
Fiscal Year 2018 Advance policies, programs, and market strategies that accelerate job creation and reduce energy bills, while achieving energy and climate security for the nation on a State or Territory administered basis.
Fiscal Year 2019 This program provided financial and technical assistance to State governments to create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects in order to provide leadership to maximize the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy through communications and outreach activities, technology deployment, and accessing new partnerships and resources across the geographic panorama of the United States and its territories. Examples are: deploying solar panels on state owned buildings, installing LED lighting in state owned buildings, reducing emissions on the state owned vehicle fleet, combined heat and power installations on state owned buildings, etc.
Fiscal Year 2021 SEP implemented the Technology Action Group (TAG) Model for FY 2021. A TAG represents a voluntary opportunity to participate in a learning and best practices model between the State Energy Program (SEP) and the 56 State Energy Offices (SEOs) of the states, territories and the District of Columbia. TAGs are voluntary and established as a pilot initiative for FY 2021 through FY2022. The two topics are: Onsite energy systems at critical facilities: States work together to develop plans for onsite energy systems that can power critical facilities during grid outages and normal operation using lab-designed tools. Main Street revitalization: States work together to identify successful strategies for targeting Main Street communities and small businesses to stimulate local energy efficiency projects performed by local professionals that reduce energy bills.
Fiscal Year 2022 DOE awarded $5,946,425 in SEP funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to 33 states and territories to update their State Energy Security Plans.
Fiscal Year 2023 DOE awarded $333,633,740 in SEP funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to 51 states and territories to update their State Energy Security Plans and to promote the conservation of energy, reduce the rate of growth of energy demand and reduce dependence on imported oil. Public Law 111-5 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”; Public Law 110–140 “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007”; Public Law 109–58 “Energy Policy Act of 2005”; Public Law 102-486 “Energy Policy Act of 1992”; Public Law 95-91 “Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977”; Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163, 42 U.S.C. 6321-6326.
National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978, Public Law 95-619 and Public Law 101-440
Balanced Budget Down Payment Act II of 1996, Public Law 104-134.
Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163, 42 U.S.C. 6321-6326
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021, Public Law 117-58
Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167 All States plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The ultimate potential beneficiaries will be the people affected by the plan that each State develops. This is anticipated to be the State's population. Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statutes and regulations, as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Only one application from each State, in compliance with State and local environmental statutes and regulations. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 subpart E for State and local governments. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. No preapplication form or conference is required by DOE. A copy of the final State plan must accompany the grant application from the State. Consultation and assistance will be available from the DOE in the preparation of the application. Applicants for sub-awards from the states should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. States submit applications and plans (or amendment to plans) in response to 10 CFR 420 through the PAGE system (https://www.page.energy.gov/login.aspx). Grant applications will be reviewed by DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy personnel. Grant procedures are in accordance with Federal government regulations. Notification of grant awards will be issued by a DOE Procurement Office. Not applicable. From 60 to 90 days. As required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Renewals are subject to review by the DOE program office and subject to the availability of funds. Assistance will be provided from sums appropriated for any fiscal year only upon annual application. As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. In addition, each State energy conservation plan must contain the five program activities required by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163, and may also contain a wide range of optional activities. Formula Grants are to be used by States for the development, implementation, or modification of State plans submitted to and approved by DOE. To be eligible for Federal assistance, each State plan must contain the five program activities required by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163; and may also include a wide range of optional activities. A wide variety of activities are eligible for use of the grant funds including: * Developing / implementing an energy efficiency and conservation strategy and retaining technical consultant services to assist in the development of such a strategy. * Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits. * Establishing financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements (e.g., loan programs, rebate programs, waive permit fees.) * Providing grants to nonprofit organizations to perform energy efficiency retrofits. * Developing / implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation (e.g., flex time by employees, satellite work centers, promotion of zoning requirements that promote energy efficient development, transportation infrastructure: bike lanes / pathways, pedestrian walkways, and synchronized traffic signals). * Developing and implementing building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency. * Implementing energy distribution technologies. * Developing public education programs to increase participation and efficiency rates for recycling programs. * Purchasing/implementing technologies to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar sources. * Installing light emitting diodes (LEDs). * Developing, implementing, and installing renewable energy technologies on or in any government building. * Any other activity as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Secretaries of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Not applicable. Audit procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.501 In addition, audit requirements need to comply with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and DOE procurement procedures. In accordance with 2 CFR 200. Statutory Formula: Title 10 Vol 3 Chapter II Part 420 Subpart B Section 420.11 Public Law Energy Policy and Conservation Act 42 USC 6321 et seq

Matching is mandatory. 20%. There is a 20 percent cost match requirement for the SEP, however leveraging of funds on the part of the recipient is encouraged.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Authorized funding is established by ECPA, NECPA, and ESA. Funds awarded annually are subject to Congressional appropriation, with no restriction on spending period. Funds are released through the Electronic Transfer System. Annual budget periods are set by each grantee within parameters established by DOE. See award procedures above. None/Not specified. Clay Pfrangle
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401 US
clay.pfrangle@ee.doe.gov
Phone: 240-562-1748 http://www.eere.energy.gov 89-0321-0-1-270 (Formula Grants) FY 22$61,529,975.00; FY 23 est $346,554,415.00; FY 24 - $1-$5,000,000 As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and 10 CFR 420. Fiscal Year 2016 Funding State developed and directed energy efficiency and energy conservation programs according to the submitted and approved State Plans (e.g. energy efficiency audits and retrofits for buildings).
Fiscal Year 2018 Funding State developed and directed energy efficiency and energy conservation programs according to the submitted and approved State Plans (e.g. energy efficiency audits and retrofits for buildings).