A monthly update from the office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) for state, local, and K-12 officials featuring resources to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy partnerships, programs, and projects.
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.
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.
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.
May 31, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - May 2023
The May 2023 Spotlight includes a blog from SCEP director Henry McKoy, announcements for a nonprofits grant, public school award-winners and more!
April 26, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - April 2023
The April 2023 Spotlight includes updates on funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, a notice of Intent to invest in energy efficient buildings for community nonprofits, and more.
March 28, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - March 2023
This March Spotlight features important updates from Home Energy Rebate Programs, new sessions for the Better Buildings, Better Plants 2023 summit, and more.
February 24, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - February 2023
This February Spotlight features funding opportunities for public schools, a success story about Iowa wastewater, and training for energy savings performance contracting.
January 26, 2023
State and Local Spotlight - January 2023
This edition welcomes you to the new office of State and Community Energy Programs and provides information on the EECBG program.
December 1, 2022
State and Local Spotlight - November 2022
This November Spotlight features information EECBG funding, the Energy CLASS Prize for K-12 schools, home energy rebates, and more.
October 26, 2022
State and Local Spotlight - October 2022
This October Spotlight features a new program to enhance grid flexibility, prizes to streamline the solar permit process, and more.