Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) news & blogs.

March 25, 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 coordination and response abilities amid a crisis.

March 22, 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 20, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month at SCEP

In honor of Women’s History Month, and along with the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) recognizes 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 12, 2024

Los Angeles County Receives $1.34 Million from U.S. Department of Energy to Re-Energize Communities

Together, the U.S. Department of Energy and communities across Southern California celebrated a full-circle moment when Dr. Tony Reames, former Principal Deputy Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) and Adam Guzzo, Program Manager, presented Los Angeles County with a check for $1.34 million from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program at the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) 10th Anniversary Leadership Luncheon in September.

March 6, 2024

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Department of Energy Earns Best of Green Schools Award

Santa Fe, NM – March 6, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been named a 2024 Best of Green Schools Award recipient for the Moment for the Movement category, presented by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Schools National Network. The awards celebrate the hard work being done by people, schools, campuses, and organizations to push energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in schools around the country.

March 6, 2024

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PROJECT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: Leslie Ralston

Leslie Ralston has been a Project Officer with SEP since June of 2023 and works with the Alaska, Texas, Idaho, Nevada, and Colorado State Energy Offices.

February 29, 2024

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NEPA for Congressionally Directed Projects

This webinar recording provides a brief overview of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), with a focus on historic preservation programmatic agreements.

February 29, 2024

State and Local Spotlight – February 2024

The February Spotlight honors Black History Month and highlights the launch of a new program for Transformative Clean Energy Projects led by tribal and local governments, the latest news, funding opportunities and more.

February 28, 2024

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Biden- Harris Administration Supports Local Projects to Save Energy and Tackle the Climate Crisis as part of Investing in America Agenda

Over $17 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements and Clean Energy Technologies for Public Facilities Low-Income Homes in 30 Communities