Read the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) news & blogs.
July 27, 2023
July 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.
July 27, 2023
Biden Harris Administration Opens Applications For States And Territories To Implement $8.5 Billion For Home Energy Rebates As Part Of Investing In America Agenda
Bidenomics to Save Americans Up to $1 Billion Annually in Energy Costs and Support Over 50,000 U.S. Jobs By Funding States and Territories to Develop Programs for Affordable Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades
July 24, 2023
Investing in Nonprofits, Investing in Communities
New funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) will promote energy efficiency improvements in nonprofit buildings.
July 20, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $27 Million to Support Clean Energy Plans to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Promotes Government and Community Partnerships to Spur Clean Energy Projects Across Transportation, Power, and/or Building Sectors
July 17, 2023
Preparing Home Energy Contractors to Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades
New funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs will help states train and certify contractors to install electric systems in homes and make them more energy-efficient.
July 17, 2023
Capacitando a profesionales especialistas en el consumo de energía en el hogar, para implementar actualizaciones de eficiencia energética
Los nuevos recursos ayudarán a los estados a capacitar y certificar contratistas para instalar sistemas eléctricos en los hogares y hacerlos más eficientes en el consumo de energía.
June 30, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - June 2023
The June 2023 Spotlight includes the selectees for the Renew America's Schools grant, application information for additional grant programs, and more resources for state and community energy programs.
June 29, 2023
June 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.
June 29, 2023
Biden- Harris Administration Announces $178 Million to Improve Health, Safety, and Lower Energy Costs at K-12 Public Schools
As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, DOE Funding Supports Selected K–12 Public Schools for Infrastructure Upgrades
June 27, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $25 Million to Expand Weatherization Assistance Program and Cut Costs for More Americans
As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Funding Supports Weatherization Demonstration Projects That Will Drive America’s Transition to a Clean Energy Economy