CESER developed resources that states can incorporate into their state energy security plans or use as references. These optional resources are intended to reduce the burden of updating plans. They range from boilerplate language (e.g. federal authorities) to instructional guidance (e.g. how to create a state energy profile).
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Risk Mitigation Approach Guidebook for States | DOE offers this guidebook to assist state officials with developing a Risk Mitigation Approach for their State Energy Security Plans which will also provide a framework to inform implementation of risk mitigation measures. |
| Risk Assessment Essentials Guide for State Energy Security Plans | Provides a simplified approach to Risk Assessment that leverages review of existing resources and engagement with stakeholders to identify, characterize, and assess key risks to energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies. |
| Governor's Certification Letter Guidance and Templates | Guidance related to the submission of a Governor's Certification Letter and necessary revisions to a SESP, if applicable, with optional templates populated with example language. |
| CESER Guidance on Developing a State Energy Profile | An updated guide and outline for the state energy profile section of a State Energy Security Plan including trends for energy production and consumption. |
| State Energy Security Plan Office Hours | Registration for weekly Office Hours appointments, both one-on-one and group opportunities, to discuss SESPs on an on-going basis. |
| State Energy Security Plan Optional Drop-In: Mutual Assistance | Describes mutual assistance and mutual aid programs states may use in their SESPs. |
| State Energy Security Plan Guidance-2024 | Updated DOE State Energy Security Plan (SESP) guidance, example framework and language from Section 40108 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Federal Authorities | Outlines federal government agencies involved in energy security and emergency response as well as their roles. |
| Cross-Sector Interdependency Diagrams | Shows key dependencies and interdependencies between energy and other critical sectors. |
| Energy Supply Chain Diagrams | Depicts the electricity, liquid fuels, propane and natural gas supply chains. |
| IT/OT and Cyber Threat Overview | Provides an overview of energy-specific IT/OT vulnerabilities and cyber threats. |
| State Cybersecurity Conversation Guidance | Provides recommendations to State Energy Officials for Cyber-Focused Energy Security Planning. |
| State Energy Security Action List | Provides a check list of short- and long-term actions for state officials to strengthen their energy security programming. |