The State and Local Solution Center is a resource hub for states, local governments, and K-12 school districts. The Solution Center highlights various technical assistance opportunities to help your organization reach its energy efficiency and renewable energy goals. To contact us, please email stateandlocal@hq.doe.gov.

Tool & Resource Spotlight

State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform
An easy-to-access online platform to support data-driven state and local energy and decarbonization planning.
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Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool (LEAD)
A web-based tool that allows communities to better understand energy burden and housing characteristics.
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Building Energy Data Tools
A comprehensive suite of tools for accessing, managing, analyzing and sharing building energy data.
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Renewable Energy Integration & Optimization (ReOPT) Platform
A web-based tool used to evaluate distributed energy, emissions reduction, and resilience potential at your site.
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Performance Contracting National Resource Center (PCNRC)
A hub for best practice resources and solutions for energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs).
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eProject eXpress
An online energy project data management system to help document, track, and demonstrate the ongoing value of ESPC projects and programs.
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Building Your Energy Team
Public sector resources for building energy teams, including position description templates, national assistance programs, and case studies.
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Energy Data Management Guide
Provides public-sector organizations with a seven-step approach to establish a robust and sustainable energy data management program.
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50001 Ready Navigator
Online application for implementing and maintaining an energy management system in conformance with the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Standard.
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About the State and Local Solution Center

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The Solution Center organizes its technical assistance resources around the Energy Efficiency Leadership Framework, which aims to identify barriers to significant energy and cost savings.
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The Solution Center compiles voluntary partnership initiatives with public-sector stakeholders to enable strategic investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies across America.
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The guide, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources for State and Local Leaders, highlights resources and publications from the Solution Center.
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Additional Resources

Learn About the Better Buildings Solution Center

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Better Buildings works with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation's homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants more energy efficient.
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Office of State and Community Energy Programs

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The Solution Center is managed by the Office of State and Community Energy Programs, whose mission is to enable strategic investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies with innovative practices across America. 
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