Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) news & blogs.
April 18, 2024
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 16, 2024
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 4, 2024
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
March 29, 2024
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
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 25, 2024
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 22, 2024
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
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
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
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.