Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) news & blogs.
October 13, 2023
DOE Improves Guidance for States to Simplify and Expedite Rebate Rollouts
To respond to consumer demand and feedback from state energy programs, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued updated guidance for states applying for Home Energy Rebates funding.
October 12, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $30 Million in Clean Energy Funding to 28 State, Local and Tribal Governments
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides Funding to 8 States, 13 Cities, 6 Counties, and one Tribal Nation to Deliver Clean Energy to Communities Across the Nation
September 29, 2023
Elevating Children’s Environmental Health
In honor of Children’s Environmental Health Day coming up October 12– the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) would like to call attention to one specific type of investment that can significantly impact our kids’ health and happiness.
September 28, 2023
September 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.
September 28, 2023
State and Local Spotlight – September 2023
This September Spotlight features programs that benefit the Hispanic community, grants that expand existing energy efficiency workforce training programs, the Community Energy Innovation Prize and more.
September 27, 2023
El DOE invierte más de 18 millones de dólares para seguir empoderando a las comunidades de bajos ingresos con el fin de impulsar el desarrollo económico relacionado con la energía limpia
La inversión de Communities LEAP incluye asistencia técnica para los esfuerzos de resiliencia energética comunitaria en Puerto Rico.
September 27, 2023
DOE Invests More Than $18 Million to Continue Empowering Low-Income, Energy-Burdened Communities to Support Clean Energy-Related Economic Development
Communities LEAP Provides Technical Assistance to Support Community-Driven Energy Transitions.
September 20, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $10 Million to Expand Access to Clean Energy Workforce Training Programs
DOE Funding Supports Classroom Instruction and On-the-Job Training To Ready Workforce For Certifications, Support Clean Energy Installations, Announcement Comes During Climate Week 2023
September 19, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $400 Million for States to Improve Building Energy Efficiency, Save Consumers Money, and Make Buildings More Climate Resilient
Department of Energy Makes Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Available to Help States Adopt and Implement Latest Building Energy Codes and Zero Energy Codes, Saving Consumers Up to $178 Billion Over 30 Years
September 15, 2023
Empowering the Hispanic Community Through Home Energy Rebates and Training
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it's important to recognize how these rebates can profoundly benefit the Hispanic community, alleviating energy burdens and promoting equitable energy consumption.