NASEO promotes policy development, program design and implementation, and technology advancement in the energy sector. The organization works to improve the effectiveness, quality, and results of our members, the State and Territory Energy Offices by encouraging collaboration and fostering relationships among states and on a regional and national level. Further emphasis and attention is placed on the value and success of the State Energy Program, which is achieved by providing policy input and analysis, sharing successes and best practices, and serving as a repository of information on issues of particular concern to the states and their citizens.
NASEO’s responds to the specific needs and barriers identified by the State and Territory Energy Officials. Activities are conducted with the States and include support from the private sector, in addition to federal and state governments.
NASEO is committed to supporting the states' efforts to improve the efficiency of the nation’s buildings stock in the institutional, commercial, and residential sectors.
Enhancing the nation’s electric infrastructure is a top priority for State and Territory Energy Offices.
Energy assurance guarantees a robust, secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is also resilient -- able to restore services rapidly in the event of any disaster.
NASEO is committed to promoting state industrial efficiency and advanced manufacturing programs through enhanced coordination and replication and foster strengthened relationships with the private sector.
In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of State, NASEO provides secretariat support for the Eco-Partnerships program.
NASEO is committed to supporting the states' efforts in the production of alternative fuels, including biofuels, natural gas, propane, and electricity, as well as the development of strategies around electric vehicles.
The U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) is the only cost-shared program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy that provides resources directly to the States for use in energy efficiency and renewable energy demonstration activities. NASEO's activities focus on supporting the states implementation of SEP.
Through regional planning and outreach, NASEO assists states and territories in developing and implementing sustainable and effective energy programs.