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

July 27, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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