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

November 30, 2023

State and Local Spotlight – November 2023

This November Spotlight features the 2-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, application information to join the second cohort of Communities LEAP, funding information, employment opportunities, and more.

November 29, 2023

Blog Post: Meet DOE in St. Louis!

Marjorie Harris, assistant director of external affairs at the Office of State and Energy Community Programs (SCEP), shares SCEP's recent visit to St. Louis Missouri, to attend a Justice 40 Initiative event.

November 29, 2023

November 2023 Director's Message

Dr. Henry McKoy, director of the Office of State and Energy Community Programs (SCEP), gives an update on the latest news from SCEP.

November 16, 2023

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SCEP Celebrates the 2-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Today, the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) celebrates two years since the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

November 14, 2023

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $31 Million in Clean Energy Funding to 19 States and Local Communities

Second Round of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Fund Solar-powered Street Lights, Zero-carbon Community Building Retrofits, and More Across the U.S. and Puerto Rico

November 6, 2023

Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant Will Make Sustainable Savings a Reality for Hundreds of Nonprofits Across America

The $45 million Renew America’s Nonprofits grant – a first-of-its-kind investment in the nonprofit sector – will help nonprofits make high-impact energy efficiency improvements to create cleaner, healthier community spaces.

October 31, 2023

State and Local Spotlight – October 2023

This October Spotlight features DOE’s Second Annual Justice Week, how SCEP is working to elevate Children’s Environmental Health, K-12 opportunities, and grant and funding information.

October 30, 2023

October 2023 Director's Message

Dr. Henry McKoy, director of the Office of State and Energy Community Programs (SCEP), gives an update on the latest news from SCEP.

October 27, 2023

Celebrating the Remarkable Career of AnnaMaria Garcia: A Leader in Clean Energy Transformation

Dr. Henry McKoy, director of the Office of State and Energy Community Programs (SCEP), recognizes and celebrates the exceptional career of AnnaMaria Garcia, Associate Director at the U.S. Department of Energy.

October 26, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Energy Savings Performance Contracting Campaign

New Initiative Will Advance Critical Investments in Public Buildings to Reduce Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Cut Emissions Across the Nation and Achieve $1 Billion in Measured and Verified Savings