Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) news & blogs.
September 15, 2023
Fortaleciendo a la Comunidad Hispana Mediante Programas de Reembolso de Energía para el Hogar
Al celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, es importante comprender cómo estos reembolsos pueden beneficiar profundamente a la comunidad hispana, aliviando el agobio del consumo de energía y promoviendo un consumo equitativo.
August 31, 2023
State and Local Spotlight – August 2023
This August Spotlight features announcements for grants to benefit disadvantaged communities, new programs to help states plan renewable energy facilities, and more.
August 30, 2023
August 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.
August 18, 2023
SCEP: One Year After the Inflation Reduction Act
Happy one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act! SCEP was created with a lofty goal: To be the front door of DOE, and to fuel the evolution and adoption of clean energy across nation.
August 16, 2023
La administración de Biden–Harris inicia solicitudes para que los estados y territorios implementen USD 8.5 mil millones destinados a Programas de Reembolso de Energía para el Hogar, como parte de la agenda de inversiones de Estados Unidos
Bidenomics ahorrará a los americanos hasta $1 mil millones anuales en costos de energía y respaldará más de 50,000 empleos.
August 3, 2023
Fondos para programas de eficiencia en el consumo de energía en el hogar y reembolsos para el acceso de funcionarios estatales en el área de energía
DOE puso en marcha un nuevo sistema de fondos para que funcionarios estatales en el área de energía diseñen e implementen dos nuevos programas de reembolso relacionados con el consumo de energía en el hogar.
July 31, 2023
Lessons from the Centennial State: Addressing Colorado's Energy Burden
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP), the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) conducted a study on energy cost burdens across the state. The study identified key recommendations to inform future policies.
July 31, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - July 2023
The July 2023 Spotlight includes announcements for home energy rebates, clean energy plans to benefit disadvanted communities, help preparing contractors to make energy efficiency upgrades, and more.
July 28, 2023
Funds for Home Energy Efficiency and Rebate Programs Ready for State Energy Officials to Access
The Department of Energy set in motion groundbreaking funding for state energy officials to design and implement two new programs targeted at helping eligible homeowners take part in home energy efficiency upgrades and home rebates programs.
July 28, 2023
July 2023 Message from the Assistant Director of External Affairs
Assistant Director of External Affairs Marjorie F. Harris shares about showing up: SCEP on the ground with the ED Justice 40 Roadshow.