DOEE Awards Funding to Build a Community Resilience Hub Microgrid
The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has granted $540,000 to the F.H. Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center (Faunteroy Center) for the development of a microgrid system aimed at strengthening the center's role as a community resilience hub...
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4/16/2024
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Series of NEVI Case Studies, Beginning with Alaska
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy released the first in a series of case studies on the first phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, “Alaska Builds Out Alternative Fuel Corridor with First Round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funds...
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4/16/2024
U. S. DOE Releases PR100 Study Results and Possible Pathways to Puerto Rico’s 100% Renewable Energy Future
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the final report of the Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study (PR100)...
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4/11/2024
The Colorado Energy Office Announces Tax Credits for Geothermal Energy
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is now accepting applications for its Geothermal Electricity Tax Credit Offering (GETCO), which offers merit-based refundable tax incentives to encourage investment and production of geothermal electricity, a reliable and clean energy source...
Date Posted:
4/11/2024
EPA Announces Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Selections
On April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the awardees for the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) segments of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)...
Date Posted:
4/9/2024
NASEO Submits Comments to the Federal Highway Administration on the J3400 Connector
On April 5, 2024, NASEO submitted comments to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in response to the Request for Information (RFI) regarding the J3400 Connector and Potential Options for Performance-Based Charging Standards...
Date Posted:
4/9/2024
NASEO Publishes Report on Supporting Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes with Loan Loss Reserves
With the support of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, NASEO has developed a publication, “Supporting Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes with Loan Loss Reserves: Program Implementation Options for State Energy Offices”, outlining the necessary steps to design a loan loss reserve fund that supports affordable financing of energy-efficient manufactured housing...
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4/8/2024
New Study Identifies Strategies to Lower Energy Costs for Manufactured Homes in Michigan
Manufactured homes make up over five percent of the housing stock in Michigan, and over a quarter rely on propane or electric heaters to heat their homes. Narrow wall cavities, space constraints, and other structural barriers also make it challenging to implement weatherization and energy efficiency improvements compared to single family site-built homes...
Date Posted:
4/3/2024
EPA Announces Final National Pollution Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles
On March 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 though 2032 and beyond...
Date Posted:
4/3/2024
EPA Announces Final National Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final national greenhouse gas pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, such as freight trucks and buses, for model years 2027 through 2032...
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4/2/2024
Indiana Energy Office Launches Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities Program
On March 4, the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED), the State Energy Office, announced the launch of its Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities (EPIC) program. The program, funded by the U...
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3/25/2024
Illinois Announces Grant Program for Energy Efficiency Assessments in Environmental Justice Communities
On March 4, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Energy, the State Energy Office, announced a program aimed at funding energy efficiency assessments in residential properties located in environmental justice communities...
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3/25/2024
Florida and Oregon State Energy Office Representatives Named Co-Chairs of NASEO Rural Energy Working Group
NASEO is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooks Rumenik, Energy Office Director for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Tom Elliott, Energy Analyst from the Oregon Department of Energy, as co-chairs of the NASEO Rural Energy Working Group...
Date Posted:
3/22/2024
New York Announces Funding to Advance Clean Hydrogen Innovation
On March 15, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $16 million in funding to advance clean hydrogen innovation through the Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Program. The funding will support research, development, and demonstration projects and help leverage federal funding opportunities...
Date Posted:
3/21/2024
DOE Announces $366 Million in Funding for Rural and Remote Communities
On February 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced more than $366 million for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities to support clean energy deployment...
Date Posted:
3/21/2024
Maryland Energy Administration Launches Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program
On March 7, 2024, The Maryland Energy Administration announced the start of the Fiscal Year 2024 Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program. The program provides grants to Maryland communities, organizations and fleet companies to defray the costs of purchasing zero-emission medium- or heavy-duty fleet vehicles, as well as zero-emission off-road heavy equipment...
Date Posted:
3/21/2024
State Energy Official Appointed to DOE Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee
NASEO congratulates Jolene Sheil, Focus on Energy Portfolio Manager at the Office of Energy Innovation – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, on her appointment by the Secretary of Energy to the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC)...
Date Posted:
3/19/2024
NASEO, AASHTO, and Duke University Releases a Report on Transportation Electrification Training Programs in the Southeast
On March 11, 2024, NASEO, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability released “Building an EV Workforce: A Review of Southeast Transportation Electrification Workforce Development Training Programs...
Date Posted:
3/12/2024
U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Final Direct Pay Guidance
On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final guidelines on elective pay, a key provision of the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at expanding the accessibility of clean energy tax credits...
Date Posted:
3/11/2024
NASEO Publishes K-12 School Energy Program Map
State and Territory Energy Offices and their partners play an important role in supporting energy efficiency improvements and energy education in K-12 public school facilities. School energy programs can be an opportunity to support multiple goals – advancing statewide building energy goals by helping school districts manage their energy use and emissions, expanding the future clean energy workforce by developing early education energy curricula, and enhancing community resilience by designing high-quality public school facilities to serve as emergency shelters and resilience hubs...
Date Posted:
3/5/2024
NASEO and NARUC Release Advanced Nuclear State Action Tracker to Highlight State Activities Surrounding Advanced Nuclear
On March 4, 2024, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) released an Advanced Nuclear State Action Tracker. The tracker provides an overview of advanced nuclear activities and partnerships organized by state government entities including state public utility commissions, State Energy Offices, state legislatures and governor’s offices...
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3/4/2024
NASEO Submits Comments to the IRS on Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
On February 26, 2024, NASEO submitted comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the credit for production of clean hydrogen (45V). NASEO encouraged the IRS to consider the availability of state-level data and differences among states’ existing clean energy resources when developing the final guidance...
Date Posted:
2/28/2024
DOE and USDA Announce Renewable Energy Initiative to Support Farmers
On February 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Rural and Agricultural Income and Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) Initiative. The goal of RAISE is to help farmers reduce costs and increase income through the use of underutilized renewable energy technologies such as distributed wind...
Date Posted:
2/28/2024
Maine Announces $6.5 Million in Grants to Enhance Grid Infrastructure for Rural Businesses
On February 12, Governor Janet Mills announced nearly $6.5 million in grant awards under the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, which pledges nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds towards economic development in Maine, to fund upgrades to the state's electrical grid that boost grid reliability and resilience for Maine businesses...
Date Posted:
2/28/2024
NYSERDA Launches Application Period for Grant Program to Fund School Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Improvements at K-12 Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of $100 million in grants through the Clean Green Schools Initiative, part of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act...
Date Posted:
2/28/2024
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Releases Long Duration Energy Storage Study
On February 1, 2024, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office submitted a report to the Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology on long duration energy storage...
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2/22/2024
State Energy Offices Are Awarded Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Programs
On January 12, 2024, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) were awarded funds from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program...
Date Posted:
2/5/2024
Massachusetts Releases Clean Energy Transmission Working Group Report
In December 2023, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Transmission Working Group (CETWG) released a report that explores “how transmission is planned, how it is paid for, the benefits it provides to the electric grid and to the consumers that fund it, and impediments to transmission development...
Date Posted:
1/29/2024
Maryland Energy Administration Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Program to Boost Energy Efficiency in Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Sectors
The Maryland Energy Administration announced its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program, aimed at encouraging energy-saving enhancements in Maryland-based commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities, offering $4...
Date Posted:
1/26/2024
Alaska Energy Security Task Force Releases Comprehensive Statewide Energy Plan
On December 1, 2023, the Alaska Energy Security Task Force presented a new comprehensive state energy plan to the Governor for his approval. The Task Force, led in part by the Alaska Energy Authority, the State Energy Office, was tasked to evaluate Alaska’s generation, transmission, and distribution assets and offer recommendations to make them more affordable, reliable, and resilient...
Date Posted:
1/23/2024
New Jersey Expands Community Solar Program
Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation to strengthen New Jersey’s Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP) by simplifying the application process, integrating subscription charges into the customer’s utility bill, and expanding capacity for community solar development...
Date Posted:
1/23/2024
NREL Releases Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Power System Model Results for Long-Term Resource Plans
A new National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) guide on understanding power system model results is designed to improve decision-making in the electricity planning process by strengthening the dialogue between system planners and relevant stakeholders...
Date Posted:
1/19/2024
State Energy Offices and Others Receive $623 million in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Awards
On January 11, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $623 million in awards for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The recipients included State Energy Offices, state Departments of Transportation, city and county governments, air quality agencies, and consortiums of city, state, and community organizations...
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1/12/2024
Washington Department of Commerce Publishes Green Hydrogen Report
On January 5, 2024, the Washington Department of Commerce published a new legislative report titled, Green Electrolytic Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels: Recommendations for Deployment in Washington. The report was directed through RCW 43...
Date Posted:
1/11/2024
EPA Grants Louisiana State Primacy Over Class VI Wells
On December 28, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would be granting Louisiana state primacy in the permitting and regulation of Class VI wells and projects involving the underground sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and formally published the final rule in the Federal Register on January 5, 2024...
Date Posted:
1/8/2024
Maryland Energy Administration Debuts Ambitious Program to Help Public Schools Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Maryland Energy Administration has introduced the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at assisting K-12 public schools in the state to decrease and ultimately eliminate carbon emissions...
Date Posted:
1/4/2024
Minnesota Division of Energy Resources Increases Staffing Capacity to Manage New Programs
The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Division of Energy Resources (DER), the State Energy Office, is in the midst of hiring dozens of new staff to help manage the rollout of new and enhanced energy programs...
Date Posted:
1/3/2024
DOE and EPA Announce Funding for States to Reduce Methane Emissions
On December 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $350 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to 14 states to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector...
Date Posted:
1/2/2024
Connecticut Releases Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap and Launches Wind Collaborative
On October 4, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced the publication of Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap for economic development in the offshore wind industry. The roadmap was developed by a state coalition that included the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of Economic and Community Development, the Office of the Governor, and additional stakeholders...
Date Posted:
1/2/2024
Hawaii State Energy Office Completes O’ahu Energy System and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability and Resiliency Assessment
In October 2023, the Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) completed the O‘ahu Energy System and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability and Resiliency Assessment. Funded by the Federal Energy Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the project enabled a comprehensive hazard and risk assessment of O'ahu’s critical energy infrastructure (CEI), including major supply, distribution, and demand networks, and identification of interdependencies with community lifelines, such as hospitals, first responders, water/wastewater, or shelters...
Date Posted:
12/27/2023
NASEO-NARUC-NGA-NASUCA Northeastern Regional Roundtable: Equity Considerations in Electricity Planning and Policy
On December 7 and 8, 2023, NASEO co-hosted the Northeastern Equity Roundtable in Boston, Massachusetts with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the National Governors Association (NGA), and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)...
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12/27/2023
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Establishes New Rural Energy Startup Program
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin's (PSC) Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) is actively soliciting applications for the inaugural year of their Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP). This innovative single-round grant program is supported by the U...
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
NASEO Releases Two Resources to Enhance Interagency Collaboration for Electric Vehicle Program Planning and Implementation
On December 18, 2023, NASEO released two resources to support State Energy Offices, State Departments of Transportation, and other state agencies enhance interagency collaboration for electric vehicle (EV) program planning and implementation...
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
State Energy Office Outreach on Rebate Program Design
State Energy Offices are undertaking public outreach to inform the design of Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebates Program (HOMES) and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates Program (HEEHR)...
Date Posted:
12/11/2023
Colorado Energy Office Launches Geothermal Heat Pump Program
On November 14, 2023, the Colorado Energy Office launched the first phase of its Geothermal Energy Grant Program, a $5 million first phase opportunity ($12 million total in future phases) to develop or install geothermal heat pump systems or geothermal electric generation...
Date Posted:
12/6/2023
Michigan Passes Legislation to Advance Climate and Clean Energy Goals
In November 2023, the Michigan legislature passed a suite of climate bills through the Clean Energy Future Package and Clean Energy and Jobs Act to help the state meet objectives outlined in the MI Healthy Climate Plan (developed by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) and achieve Governor Whitmer's goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2050...
Date Posted:
12/6/2023
NASEO Releases Clean Hydrogen Publications for State and Territory Energy Offices
On November 28, 2023, NASEO, with support from Breakthrough Energy, released two new publications as part of a new toolkit for State and Territory Energy Offices on clean hydrogen. These tools were developed with input from the NASEO Clean Hydrogen State Working Group...
Date Posted:
11/28/2023
The Mississippi State Energy Office and NASEO Host Meeting on Energizing Rural Communities Prize
On November 16, 2023, the Mississippi Development Authority’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (the State Energy Office) and NASEO hosted a meeting in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, to kick-off Phase 1 of their recently awarded U...
Date Posted:
11/28/2023
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Finalizes Nuclear Development Working Group Report
On November 17, 2023, the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy submitted a report to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission on nuclear development in Kentucky. The report was called for by Senate Joint Resolution 79, which facilitated the establishment of a state Nuclear Energy Development Working Group that would identify barriers to nuclear energy deployment in Kentucky and consult stakeholders to develop recommendations for the role of a permanent nuclear energy commission...
Date Posted:
11/27/2023
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Opens Second Round of Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program
On November 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy opened the second round of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, which will provide an investment of an additional $3.9 billion for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025...
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11/15/2023
NASEO and LBNL Release Publication on State Energy Offices’ Engagement in Electric Distribution Planning
NASEO and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab released a new publication on State Energy Offices’ Engagement in Electric Distribution Planning to Meet State Policy Goals. State and Territory Energy Offices develop plans, programs, policies, and projects that have a substantial impact on electric distribution systems...
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
U.S. EPA Announces Funding for States and Tribes to Establish and Implement Class VI Programs
On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grant allocations for states and Tribes to tap into over $48 million in funding to develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs...
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11/13/2023
Maryland Announces Significant New Funding for Offshore Wind Supply Chain and Workforce Development
On October 26, 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Energy Administration will provide more than $6 million in FY24 funding through its Maryland Offshore Wind Grant Program Portfolio...
Date Posted:
11/13/2023
U.S. DOE Announces $1.3 Billion For Transmission Lines Crossing Six States
On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is entering into capacity contract negotiations with a commitment of up to $1.3 billion in three transmission line projects crossing six states...
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11/2/2023
U.S. DOE Releases Final National Transmission Needs Study
On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy released the final version of the National Transmission Needs Study (Needs Study). The Needs Study is an assessment of existing data and current and near-term future transmission needs through 2040...
Date Posted:
11/1/2023
Alabama Awards $2 Million in Grants for Energy Cost Reduction Measures in Public Facilities
On October 20, 2023, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey awarded $2 million in State Energy Program funding to local governments, schools, non-profit organizations, and others for implementing building energy efficiency improvements that also result in cost reductions...
Date Posted:
11/1/2023
Oregon Department of Energy’s Hosts Statewide Energy Security Plan Stakeholder Engagement Kickoff
On October 16, 2023, the Oregon Department of Energy hosted an Energy Security Plan Statewide Stakeholder Kickoff webinar. In response to the State Energy Security Plan requirements set forth by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Oregon Senate Bill 1567, the Oregon Department of Energy submitted a draft Energy Security Plan to the U...
Date Posted:
10/31/2023
U.S. Department of Energy Launches ESPC Campaign
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign. The Campaign is a voluntary initiative to help states, local governments, schools, and other public-sector organizations modernize public buildings, address deferred maintenance, save on utility bills, and achieve efficiency and environmental targets with the use of performance contracting – a mechanism that offers guaranteed savings at little to no upfront cost...
Date Posted:
10/31/2023
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Partnership Brings Affordable Community Solar to Rural Wisconsin
The Bluff Prairie Community Solar Farm in southwestern Wisconsin will generate 1.5 megawatts of electricity and provide nearly 2,000 community solar panel subscriptions to members of Vernon Electric Cooperative, about a quarter of which will be available at no cost to low-income households to help lower residents' energy burden and expand access to the benefits of renewable energy...
Date Posted:
10/31/2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Selection of Seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $7 billion to launch seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the country. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), these hubs will accelerate the deployment of clean hydrogen and serve as a network of producers, consumers, and infrastructure...
Date Posted:
10/25/2023
National Academies Decarbonization Report Highlights Essential Role of State and Local Governments
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has released a new consensus study, Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions, which provides sector-by-sector recommendations to help the United States implement an equitable energy transition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050...
Date Posted:
10/25/2023
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Projects to State Energy Offices in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Minnesota
On October 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $3.5 billion in Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program investments for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability across America...
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10/25/2023
The Alaska Energy Authority Establishes New Grant Program to Reduce Public Facilities Emissions in Rural Communities
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) was awarded $1.6 million through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to establish the Renewable Energy Village Energy Efficiency Program (RE-VEEP)...
Date Posted:
10/25/2023
NASEO and NARUC Host Microgrid Action Planning Workshop
On October 3-4, 2023, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) hosted a Microgrid Action Planning Workshop through their joint Microgrids State Working Group with support from the U...
Date Posted:
10/5/2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces State Manufacturing Leadership Program Selectees, Including State Energy Offices
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) announced $22 million in funding for state-run programs under the State Manufacturing Leadership Program. The twelve programs will make smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing more accessible to domestic manufacturing firms...
Date Posted:
10/5/2023
NASEO-NARUC-NGA-NASUCA Western Regional Roundtable: Equity Considerations in Electricity Planning and Policy
On September 21 and 22, 2023, NASEO co-hosted the Western Equity Roundtable in Denver, Colorado with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Governors Association (NGA)...
Date Posted:
10/3/2023
NYSERDA Launches New Collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation to drive clean energy and climate technology innovation...
Date Posted:
10/3/2023
Governors Across the United States Pledge to Decarbonize Buildings and Accelerate Heat Pump Deployment
On September 21, 2023, numerous governors engaged in the U.S. Climate Alliance announced commitments to quadruple heat pump installations by 2030. This included a commitment from Maine, a state leader in heat pump deployment, which aligns with an announcement from Governor Janet Mills In July 2023 on an adjusted target of 275,000 cumulative new residential heat pump installations by 2027, after surpassing their initial heat pump installation target two years ahead of schedule...
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10/3/2023
NASEO and NARUC Release State Solar Cybersecurity Toolkit
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts:
Cassie Powers, NASEO, 571-867-9843, cpowers@naseo.org
NARUC Communications, 202-898-9382, communications@naruc.org
Washington, DC (September 29, 2023) — The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), with support from the U...
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9/29/2023
South Carolina Office of Resilience Release the Strategic Statewide Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan
On June 29, 2023, the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) released the state’s first Strategic Statewide Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan (Resilience Plan). The Resilience Plan evaluates the state’s flood risk and future vulnerabilities, providing mitigation recommendations and resilience strategies for communities to manage those risks...
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9/26/2023
Nine East Coast States Sign Offshore Wind MOU with Federal Government
On September 21, 2023, the White House announced that nine East Coast states (Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island) and four Federal agencies (the U...
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9/26/2023
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Hosts Energy Assurance Tabletop Exercise
On June 15-16, 2023, the Division of Energy, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) hosted an energy assurance tabletop exercise in Atlanta, GA. The two-day event brought together local, state, national, and industry partners including the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Red Cross, Georgia Power, Colonial Pipeline, Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Department of Energy, to discuss statewide response and coordination efforts to energy security incidents...
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9/26/2023
NASEO's Initial Response to Home Energy Rebates ALRD Communicated to U.S. DOE
On August 25, 2023, NASEO communicated to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Programs our initial response to the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Home Energy Rebate Programs (ALRD)...
Date Posted:
9/8/2023
Colorado Energy Office Launches EV Rebate Program
On August 31, 2023, the Colorado Energy Office launched the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Program. This program helps income-qualified Coloradans recycle and replace their old or high-emitting vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs)...
Date Posted:
9/7/2023
South Carolina Energy Office Hosts Stakeholder Engagement Session with U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs
On Thursday, August 24, the South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) hosted a visit with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This event showcased the impact of U...
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9/6/2023
New York Announces Funding for Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies
On August 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $15 million in awards for four long duration energy storage demonstration projects. An additional $8.15 million in funding was announced to support innovative long duration energy storage solutions, devices, software, controls, and other complimentary technologies yet to be commercialized...
Date Posted:
8/31/2023
New Hampshire Department of Energy Allocates State Energy Program Funds Toward Energy Savings Improvements for State-Owned Buildings
The New Hampshire Department of Energy (NHDOE) and New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) will jointly administer $180,000 in sub-grants from the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) toward education, outreach programs, and building improvements to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency strategies in state-owned buildings...
Date Posted:
8/31/2023
Wyoming Energy Authority Releases Nuclear Energy Strategic Framework and Roadmap
In August 2023, the Wyoming Energy Authority released a final version of their Nuclear Energy – Industrial Development Strategic Framework and Roadmap which is a component of Wyoming’s broader energy strategy...
Date Posted:
8/31/2023
NASEO 2023 Annual Meeting - Registration Now Available
Register today for NASEO’s 2023 Annual Meeting which will take place in-person on October 16-19, 2023, at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Clean Energy Innovation, Resilience, and Affordability...
Date Posted:
8/28/2023
Delaware Governor Carney Signs Environmental Protection and Energy Laws, Expands Responsibilities of State Energy Office
On August 3, 2023, Delaware Governor John Carney signed a package of environmental protection and energy bills into law.
Laws signed included:
The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act, which establishes a process of regular updates to the state’s Climate Action Plan and serves as a framework to achieve targeted emissions reductions and develop resilience strategies for the state...
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8/22/2023
New NASEO-NARUC Joint Report Provides Microgrid Framework for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissioners
On August 21, 2023, the National Association of State Energy Officials and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners released a report, State Microgrid Policy, Programmatic, and Regulatory Framework, that is a resource for State Energy Offices and public utility commissions as they develop policies, regulations and programs to support microgrids...
Date Posted:
8/21/2023
NASEO Affiliate Member Blink Charging Announces Record Second Quarter Following Expanded Product Offerings
Blink Charging, a NASEO affiliate member, announced on August 8, 2023, a record second quarter with 186 percent revenue growth and 528 percent increase in gross profit. Recent highlights of Blink Charging’s activities include signing an agreement with AAA to offer electric vehicle (EV) products to affiliated service providers nationwide; expanding EV charging accessibility by incorporating the North America Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) into the entire product line; integrating former SemaConnect chargers into Blink’s global network; awarding $7 million to implement a new car-share service in New Jersey for underserved communities; and other activities to support car-sharing and EV charging programs abroad...
Date Posted:
8/21/2023
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Announces Funding for First Commercial Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in the United States
On August 11, 2023, DOE announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture (DAC) facilities in Texas and Louisiana. These projects are funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Regional DAC Hubs program...
Date Posted:
8/15/2023
U.S. DOE Releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to Evaluate Supply Chain Security for Clean Energy Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment, accompanied by its 2023 Critical Materials List. The Assessment evaluated the criticality of materials for global clean energy supply chains, with a focus on key materials that can be at risk to supply disruption...
Date Posted:
8/3/2023
NYSERDA: $18 Million Available Under NextGen Buildings Innovation Challenges
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced an $18 million funding opportunity for Round Seven of its Next Generation Buildings Innovation Challenges. This opportunity will fund advanced building technology projects for clean heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building envelopes, and controls...
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8/3/2023
State Energy Offices Submit Notice of Intent Letters for Solar for All
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that forty-three states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico submitted Notice of Intent letters to apply for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All competition...
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8/2/2023
Wyoming and Colorado Sign Direct Air Capture Memorandum of Understanding
On June 28, 2023, Wyoming and Colorado signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on direct air capture (DAC) activity and development. The bipartisan agreement looks at how DAC can complement existing and emerging technologies, increase jobs and economic development, and reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide...
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7/24/2023
NASEO Wins DOE Energizing Rural Communities Prize
In July 2023, NASEO was announced as one of the winners of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations’ Energizing Rural Communities Prize for a proposal to facilitate an innovative partnership between the Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division (the State Energy Office) and the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi...
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7/21/2023
Indiana Office of Energy Development to Establish Commercial Solar and Wind Energy Ready Communities Development Center
On July 1, 2023, Indiana Senate Bill 390 went into effect. This law includes the establishment of the Commercial Solar and Wind Energy Ready Communities Development Center within the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED)...
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7/18/2023
Indiana Office of Energy Development Launches the Indiana Fuel Dashboard
On July 5, 2023, the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) collaborated with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to launch the Indiana Vehicle Fuel Dashboard, a platform to provide publicly available information about how vehicles are fueled in the state...
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7/18/2023
Colorado Energy Office Announces Grants to Support Adoption and Implementation of Improved Building Energy Codes
On July 12, 2023, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement Grant program to support local governments in adopting and implementing updated building energy codes...
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7/18/2023
Northeast States Propose Interregional Transmission Collaborative
On June 16, 2023, eight Northeastern states submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to form a Collaborative on Interregional Transmission. This effort would seek to expand interregional ties, enhance system reliability, and support the clean energy transition by facilitating a partnership between the states, DOE, and the three regional transmission organizations in the Northeast...
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7/7/2023
2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Finds Clean Energy Job Growth Nationwide
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the 2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), an annual study that summarizes national and state-level energy employment trends across different occupations, sectors, and technologies...
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7/7/2023
State Energy Officials Tour Falkirk Mine
On June 26, 2023, State Energy Officials toured the Falkirk Mine in North Dakota as part of the NASEO Central Regional Meeting. Falkirk is a surface mining operation with some of the largest earth-moving equipment manufactured today...
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7/5/2023
South Carolina Governor Executive Order Creates Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC)
On June 9, 2023, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order that establishes a working group to ensure the state has the energy capacity needed for the future. The PowerSC Working Group is directed to work with the state’s energy stakeholders to develop strategic plans to build energy capacity for the state’s economic growth, proliferation of EV infrastructure, and its rapidly growing population...
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7/5/2023
DOE Announces $178 Million to Improve Health, Safety, and Lower Energy Costs at K-12 Public Schools
On June 29, 2023, the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the 24 Selectees for the first round of funding from the Renew America’s Schools grant...
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7/5/2023
The Colorado Energy Office Launches Statewide Community-Level Electrification Pilot
On June 23, 2023, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the High Efficiency Electric Heating and Appliances (HEEHA) pilot grant program, which will scale-up heat pump and other electrification technology adoption efforts on the community level...
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7/1/2023
Alaska Permanently Extends State’s Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program
On May 25, 2023, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 62 which permanently establishes the state’s Renewable Energy Fund (REF) grant program. This legislation recognizes the REF’s efficacy and positive impact in providing financial assistance for studying, developing, and integrating proven and nascent renewable energy technologies across the state...
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7/1/2023
Alabama Establishes Resilience Council
In May 2023, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey established the Alabama Resilience Council. The Council comprises representatives from various public and private entities, both state and federal, including the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama’s State Energy Office...
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6/28/2023
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Hosts Energy Security Tabletop Exercise
On May 1 and 2, 2023, the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), with support from NASEO, hosted Operation Knockout: An Energy Security Tabletop Exercise in Santa Fe, New Mexico...
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6/21/2023
Maryland and Minnesota Pass State Legislation to Expand Access to Community Solar
On May 16, 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed House Bill 908, making the state's seven-year community solar pilot program permanent and improving access for underserved communities. The new program incorporates key changes based on lessons learned from the pilot and best practices from other states by eliminating the pilot program's capacity limit, authorizing the use of utility consolidated billing, and lowering restrictions on project site eligibility to allow for agrivoltaics and projects built on commercial rooftops, industrial sites, and brownfields...
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6/21/2023
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Releases Memorandum on Community Solar and LIHEAP Considerations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Community Services (OCS) sent an Information Memorandum to grant recipients of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on June 15, 2023, highlighting the benefits of community solar for low-income households and clarifying how LIHEAP funds can be used in relation to community solar...
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6/21/2023
NASEO-NARUC Report Explores Benefits of Clean Energy Microgrids for Consideration by State Energy Offices and Regulators
On June 21, 2023, NASEO and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners released a report, Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability, that discusses the potential benefits of clean energy microgrids for states...
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6/21/2023
Bipartisan Governor Support for Full Funding of SEP and WAP
On June 1, 2023, Governor Henry McMaster (South Carolina-R) and Governor Andy Beshear (Kentucky-D), Co-Chairs of NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force, sent a letter to the U.S...
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6/16/2023
U.S. DOE Grants Available for Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to invest up to $80 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to implement recommendations provided through DOE-supported Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) and Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership (CHP TAPs) assessments conducted between 2018 and 2023...
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6/12/2023
Colorado Energy Office Launches Grant Program to Electrify Fleets
On May 15, 2023, the Colorado Energy Office launched the Fleet-ZERO EV charging grant program to support the transition of light, medium, and heavy-duty fleets to electric vehicles and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from the transportation sector...
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6/6/2023
New Supply Chain Analysis Assesses U.S. Clean Technology Manufacturing Capacity and Risks
The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) has released two tools that can support State Energy Offices and their partners in understanding domestic supply chains for clean energy technologies. First, a map of the U...
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6/5/2023
Four States and Two Tribal Nations Receive First Round of Investments to Strengthen Grid Resilience
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) announced on May 23, 2023, that four states (Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and South Carolina) and two Tribal nations were selected to receive the first round of funding from the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants, totaling $50 million...
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6/5/2023
New York Launches New Initiative to Drive Clean Hydrogen Innovation
On May 24, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 million investment to support clean hydrogen research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects across New York. The initiative, which will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will provide co-funding to research, development and deployment projects that help address challenges associated with decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors...
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5/30/2023
New NASEO Resource Outlines Opportunities for State Energy Office Collaboration with Housing Finance Agencies
A new NASEO resource, Opportunities for State Energy Office and Housing Finance Agency Collaboration, features case studies from New York and Colorado on cross-agency collaboration to bring energy efficiency, clean energy, and electrification to the affordable housing portfolio of Housing Finance Agencies...
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5/30/2023
Virginia Department of Energy Funds Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Feasibility Study
On May 22, 2023, Dominion Engineering (not affiliated with Dominion Energy) released a feasibility study looking at potential sites for hosting a small modular reactor (SMR) in Southwest Virginia. The study was funded by the Virginia Department of Energy and GO Virginia Region One...
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5/24/2023
Tennessee Establishes Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
On May 16, 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order establishing the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. The council will be made up of fifteen members including the Commissioner of Environment and Conservation (or a designee), and representatives from the state emergency management agency, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Tennessee Valley Authority...
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5/23/2023
NASEO Supports Updated HUD Energy Code Determination for Federal Housing Guarantee Programs – Lowering Homeowner Energy Bills and Reducing Risks
On May 11, 2023, pursuant to the provisions of the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a change to their minimum energy standards for new public housing, and new homes receiving Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or U...
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5/23/2023
Colorado Passes Legislation to Advance Decarbonization Goals and Improve Energy Affordability
Governor Jared Polis signed a suite of bills to help Colorado reach its clean energy goals and lower energy costs for consumers. In line with the most recent climate science, Senate Bill 23-016 strengthens Colorado's greenhouse gas reduction target (from 90% to 100% by 2050) and adds interim targets every five years...
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5/17/2023
$11 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Rural Communities Announced
On May 16, 2023, $11 billion in funding was announced for two new programs created under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Empowering Rural America (“New ERA”) program and the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program, which will both be administered by the U...
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5/17/2023
OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Releases Proposed Revisions to Regulatory Analysis Guidance
On April 6, 2023, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released proposed revisions to its government-wide guidance on regulatory analysis, known as Circular A-4...
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5/15/2023
EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new carbon pollution standards that would set limits for new gas-fired combustion turbines, existing coal, oil and gas-fired steam generating units, and certain existing gas-fired combustion turbines...
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5/15/2023
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Signs Key Clean Transportation Legislation
On April 21, 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 and the Clean Transportation and Energy Act. The Clean Trucks Act of 2023 requires truck and school bus manufacturers to sell an increasing annual percentage of zero-emission vehicles beginning with Model Year 2027 to align with California’s standards...
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5/10/2023
NASEO Releases Analysis of Community Solar Consolidated Billing Policies
The U.S. community solar market is experiencing – and expecting – significant growth. While the forecast appears strong, the success of programs and projects hinges on program design factors that affect the consumer experience...
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5/9/2023
NASEO and NARUC Release Summary of Expert Recommendations for Supporting DER Aggregator Participation in Wholesale Markets and Operations in Line with FERC Order 2222
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) passed Order 2222 in September 2020, allowing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to compete alongside traditional generation resources in wholesale electricity markets through participation via DER Aggregators (DERAs)...
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5/8/2023
ASHRAE Establishes First Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Standard
In April 2023, ASHRAE released ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228-2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, a new standard that sets a standard calculation method for a building or group of buildings to qualify as “zero net energy” and “zero net carbon”...
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5/4/2023
NASEO Selects New Energy Equity Committee Co-Chair
Stacey Washington, Deputy Director of the Energy Office at the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, will join Michael Furze, Director of the State Energy Office at the Washington State Department of Commerce, as co-chair of NASEO's Energy Equity Committee...
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5/3/2023
Mississippi Development Authority Offering Grants for Industrial Energy Efficiency
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is accepting grant applications for the 2023 Mississippi Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (MIIEP), which is made possible through approximately $500,000 in State Energy Program funds from the U...
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5/3/2023
NASEO Releases a Summary of the Six EV Regional Meetings on NEVI Planning
NASEO and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), in partnership with the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, convened leaders from State Departments of Transportation (DOT), State Energy Offices, and other key partners for six, in-person regional workshops to coordinate on National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program planning and implementation...
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5/2/2023
Illinois Invests $16 Million in Clean Energy Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced funding for two workforce development programs established under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), including $10 million for the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program and $6 million for the Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program...
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5/1/2023
Virgin Islands Energy Office Announces Plans to Fund Innovative Energy Projects
On April 14, 2023, the Virgin Islands Energy Office announced plans to utilize their $2.6 million expanded State Energy Program funds under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA) to provide more communities with access to residential battery storage, electric vehicle affordability and maintenance, and energy sector workforce development...
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5/1/2023
Massachusetts Announces Formation of the Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting and the Interagency Offshore Wind Council
On April 20, 2023, Massachusetts announced the establishment of two councils intended to expedite clean energy development in the state. The Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting (CEISP) will involve stakeholders from a broad spectrum of interests and focus on reducing permitting timelines, providing communities’ input in the siting and permitting of clean energy infrastructure, and ensuring that the benefits of the clean energy transition are shared equitably...
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4/28/2023
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Launches 2023 Zero Energy for the Ocean State Program
In March 2023, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced a request for proposals for their annual Zero Energy for the Ocean State (ZEOS) program. In 2023, the ZEOS program will be offering grants of up to $250,000 for individual zero energy home design and construction projects targeting low- and median-income residents in Rhode Island...
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4/28/2023
Minnesota’s State Competitiveness Fund Positions Communities for Federal Funding
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed into law the State Competitiveness Fund (SF1622/HF1656), which will position the state and its communities to take full advantage of federal funding opportunities through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)...
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4/28/2023
Mississippi Development Authority Joins SolSmart as State Partner
On April 4, 2023, the Mississippi Development Authority, Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to become a SolSmart State Partner – joining other State Energy Offices including the Colorado Energy Office; Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Virginia Department of Energy...
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4/14/2023
NASEO Hosts Energy Security Planning Bootcamp
NASEO, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response and the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, hosted an in-person Energy Security Planning Bootcamp on April 4-6, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky...
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4/12/2023
New NASEO Publication on Equity Considerations in Building Energy Code Activities
A new NASEO publication, “Equity Considerations in Building Energy Code Activities” can help states, localities, and other stakeholders prioritize equity in their processes of adopting and implementing updated building energy codes, designing building performance standards and stretch codes, developing strategic program partnerships, and expanding the building code official and construction workforce...
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4/10/2023
New NARUC-NASEO Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative Helps Better Inform State Approaches to New Nuclear Generation
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Regina Davis (NARUC) 202-898-9382, rdavis@naruc.org;
Kirsten Verclas (NASEO) 571-290-5210, kverclas@naseo.org
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2023) — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials have initiated the Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative, a new effort supported by the U...
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4/10/2023
FY’24 SEP and WAP “Dear Colleague” Letter – 112 U.S. House and 45 U.S. Senate Signers
The U.S. House of Representatives FY’24 Dear Colleague letter, led by Congressman Tonko (NY) attracted 112 Congressional signers. The U.S. Senate FY’24 Dear Colleague letter, led by Senator Jack Reed (RI) attracted 45 Senate signers...
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4/7/2023
Maryland Announces Major Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives
On March 29, 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will aim to quadruple the amount of energy produced by offshore wind from about 2 gigawatts to 8.5 gigawatts of power. To support the effort, the administration is working to establish new lease areas and strengthen the offshore wind supply chain...
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4/6/2023
Colorado Releases 2023 Electric Vehicle Plan
On March 28, 2023, Colorado released the state’s updated 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) plan, which builds on the goals of the 2018 and 2020 EV plans by continuing actions to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the state...
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4/3/2023
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities launches New Jersey Community Solar Project Finder
The New Jersey Community Solar Project Finder is an online tool developed by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in partnership with Sustainable Jersey to help New Jersey customers connect with community solar projects in their area...
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4/1/2023
White House Announces State Members of CCUS Task Forces
On March 24, 2023, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced the members of two task forces on carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS). The task forces will provide recommendations on permitting for CCUS projects, including CO2 pipelines, and ensure that projects are developed and deployed responsibly with local community input...
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4/1/2023
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Awards Energy Innovation Grants
In March 2023, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) Office of Energy Innovation awarded nearly $10 million in funding through their Energy Innovation Grant program (EIGP) to 32 projects advancing renewable energy and energy storage, energy efficiency and demand response, and comprehensive energy planning...
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3/30/2023
Rhode Island Announces $20 Million for Energy Efficiency Funding for K-12 Public School Energy Equity
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, US Senator Jack Reed, and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources announced an additional $10 million in funding for the Public School Energy Equity Program, which aims to make infrastructure improvements that will lead to healthier learning environments in the classroom and energy cost savings for school districts...
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3/29/2023
NASEO and NARUC Announce Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative
In February 2023, NASEO and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) officially launched the Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative (ANSC) with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy...
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3/27/2023
Connecticut Hydrogen Task Force Study Released
In January 2023, the Connecticut Hydrogen Task Force Study was submitted to the Connecticut State Legislature as required by Special Act 22-8. The Hydrogen Task Force was made up of industry, utility, university, environmental and workforce development organizations, and state government representatives including Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes...
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3/15/2023
Lowe's Foundation Announces Grants to Support Skilled Trades
The Lowe's Foundation has committed $50 million to help train 50,000 people for careers in the skilled trades the over the next five years. The Gable Grants Program will provide two-year grants to community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations to develop innovative training programs and career pathways that support workers, employers, and communities in the long-term...
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3/15/2023
Iowa Announces New Round of Grant Funding and Awards Financial Assistance to Four Energy Infrastructure Projects
The Iowa Energy Center (IEC) Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) opened the fifth round of funding for the IEC Grant Program, which aims to promote energy-related economic development in Iowa...
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3/1/2023
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Issues Final Reports on Critical Infrastructure Microgrids
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) published the final reports from the Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers (CIMRC) grant program...
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2/28/2023
Massachusetts Establishes $50 Million Grant Program to Decarbonize Low-Income Housing
On February 16, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced the $50 million Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Decarbonization Grant Program, which will be administered by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to fund building decarbonization retrofits in low- and moderate-income housing...
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2/28/2023
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Releases Offshore Wind Roadmap
On February 23, 2023, Maine Governor’s Energy Office released the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, a stakeholder-driven comprehensive plan that outlines strategies for Maine to realize the economic, energy, and climate benefits from offshore wind, while preserving Gulf of Maine communities, fisheries, and wildlife...
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2/27/2023
Hawai’i Public Radio Interviews Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick
Hawai’i Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick sat down with Hawai’i Public Radio to share insights about the key issues and opportunities that he will navigate as the head of the Hawai’i State Energy Office...
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2/24/2023
NASEO and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association Publish Report on State Community Solar Policy Considerations and Project Profiles
The report, Inclusive Shared Solar: The State Policy Landscape and Select Community Solar Project Profiles, provides an overview of low to moderate-income (LMI) community solar policies to help State Energy Offices, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offices, and other key stakeholders understand and take advantage of opportunities to expand the reach and impact of community solar programs...
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2/23/2023
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Releases Local Solar Ordinance Mapping Tool
On January 31, 2023, the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy released an interactive map covering current local solar ordinances and solar projects (both utility-scale and rooftop) that have been approved by the State Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board...
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2/23/2023
Utah Office of Energy Development to Lead Hydrogen Advisory Council
In February 2023, the Utah state legislature passed SB 62 which establishes a state hydrogen advisory council to be led by the Utah Office of Energy Development. The council will be made up of seven to nine members appointed by the State Energy Office director with expertise in (1) hydrogen energy in general (2) hydrogen project facilities (3) technology suppliers (4) hydrogen producers or processors (5) renewable and fossil-based power generation industries (6) fossil fuel-based hydrogen feedstock providers...
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2/23/2023
Presentations from NASEO’s 2023 Energy Policy Outlook Conference Now Available
NASEO hosted its 2023 Energy Policy Outlook Conferene on February 7-10, in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Clean Energy Abundance: An Economic and Climate Advantage” and brought together State and Territory Energy Office leaders from across the country to discuss the evolving landscape of clean energy, climate, and economic development policies at the state and federal level...
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2/22/2023
Minnesota Passes Legislation to Require 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040
On February 7, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill establishing a Minnesota carbon-free electricity standard. The standard establishes milestones for electric utilities over the next several years, requiring at least 80 percent of electricity to be generated or procured from carbon-free sources by 2030, increasing incrementally until 2040, when all electricity generation will need to shift from fossil fuels to wind, solar, hydropower, or other renewable energy sources...
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2/15/2023
NASEO, Markle Foundation, and Eno Center for Transportation Release Report on State Opportunities to Support Job Quality and Build an Inclusive Infrastructure Workforce
The report, Realizing the Workforce Potential of Infrastructure Investments: State Strategies to Advance Job Quality and Build Inclusive Workforces in Transportation and Clean Energy, highlights specific funding streams in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act that states can leverage to support workforce needs and offers a framework to help states navigate the array of options available to foster broad access to the benefits of good quality jobs in two of the most significant infrastructure sectors...
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2/15/2023
Office of Management and Budget Releases Addendum on Justice40 Implementation Guidance
On January 27, 2023, the White House Office of Management and Budget, Council on Environmental Quality, and Climate Policy Office released an “Addendum to the Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative, M-21-28, on using the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST),” notifying federal agency and department heads of developments in the use of maps and indicators to assist in defining, identifying, and directing benefits of federal investments to disadvantaged communities...
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2/15/2023
Colorado Launches Microgrids for Community Resilience Planning Grant Program
On February 1, 2023, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, with support from the Colorado Energy Office, launched the Microgrids for Community Resilience (MCR) Grant Program, a program created by the Colorado General Assembly House Bill 22-1013...
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2/15/2023
New England States Announce Innovative Joint Transmission Proposals
On January 25, 2023, the State Energy Offices of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont announced plans to apply for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the build-out of regional transmission infrastructure as part of the New England Regional Transmission Initiative...
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2/13/2023
NASEO Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair
On February 7, 2023, the National Association of State Energy Officials’ (NASEO) Board of Directors elected John Williams, Executive Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as Chair of the NASEO Board, and Molly Cripps, Director of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Energy Programs as Vice Chair...
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2/8/2023
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources Releases 2023 Idaho Energy Landscape
On January 12, 2023, the Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) released their updated 2023 Idaho Energy Landscape report. The report includes Idaho’s energy profile with key data on energy resources, critical infrastructure, energy stakeholders, and current energy production...
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2/1/2023
South Carolina Releases Green Bank Market Assessment Report
In December 2022, the University of South Carolina, in coordination with the South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO), released its report, The Role of a Green Bank in South Carolina: A Market & Feasibility Assessment...
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1/26/2023
Maryland Energy Administration Funds Small Modular Reactor Feasibility Study
On January 9, 2023, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced the release of X-Energy’s Feasibility Assessment and Economic Evaluation: Repurposing a Coal Power Plant Site to Deploy an Advanced Small Modular Reactor Power Plant...
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1/24/2023
U.S. Department of Energy Announces the Buildings Upgrade Prize
On January 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) announced a new competitive grant opportunity, the Buildings Upgrade Prize (or “Buildings UP”), which offers more than $22 million in cash prizes and expert technical assistance to support projects that accelerate equitable building energy efficiency and electrification upgrades across the country...
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1/24/2023
New York Launches Innovative Approach to Address Energy Affordability
Governor Kathy Hochul announced three initiatives designed to reduce energy burden for households most impacted by rising energy prices. First, the state will offer $200 million in bill relief to help households with incomes less than $75,000 pay their monthly electricity bills...
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1/18/2023
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Collaborates with Pennsylvania State University to Develop Guide to Grid-Scale Solar Development for Local Officials
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) worked with Penn State Extension through the Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research (MCOR) to publish the Municipal Officials’ Guide to Grid-Scale Solar Development in Pennsylvania...
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1/12/2023
Indiana Office of Energy Development Releases New Tool To Help Empower Local Officials to Determine the Value of Proposed Renewable Energy Projects
The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) together with the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy released a new guidebook for local government officials on renewable energy projects...
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1/12/2023
Massachusetts and Maine Partnering on Large Land-Based Wind Project
Following legislation signed by Maine Governor Mills that established the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program to promote clean energy projects in its vast rural north, Maine regulators selected a new 1,000 MW onshore wind and associated transmission project to deliver new clean energy from northern Maine...
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1/10/2023
DOE Publishes County-Level Energy Jobs Data
The U.S. Department of Energy released county-by-county energy jobs data for the first time in December 2022. The data, sourced from the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), provide the number of energy jobs in each county, categorized by energy technology and five key energy sectors, including Electric Power Generation; Transmission, Distribution, and Storage; Fuels; Energy Efficiency; and Motor Vehicles...
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1/9/2023
Washington State Enacts Two Market-Based Clean Energy Programs
On January 1, 2023, two climate programs in Washington state, the Climate Commitment Act and the Clean Fuel Standard, went into effect after being signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee in May 2021. These two programs were developed over several months through close collaboration between the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Department of Ecology...
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1/9/2023
Washington State, Vermont, and Oregon Adopt Clean Vehicle Rules
On December 19, 2022, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted three clean vehicle regulations: Advanced Clean Cars II Rule (ACC II), the Heavy-Duty Omnibus Low NOx Rule, and the Fleet Reporting Requirement...
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1/7/2023
New York Announces a New Roadmap to Attain a Nation-Leading Six Gigawatts of Energy Storage by 2030
On December 28, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new roadmap to achieve 6 GW of energy storage by 2030. The 6 GW proposal, which equates to at least 20 percent of the peak electricity load in the state, was submitted to the Public Service Commission in a collaboration between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS)...
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1/6/2023
New York Finalizes Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) President and CEO, Doreen M. Harris, and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner, Basil Seggos, as co-chairs of the state’s Climate Action Council, announced approval and adoption of the New York State Climate Action Council Scoping Plan on December 19, 2022...
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1/6/2023
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Releases Grid Modernization Study
In November 2022, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) released the state’s Grid Modernization Study. The Grid Modernization Study provides recommendations on updating the state’s grid modernization and interconnection processes to support additional clean energy integration, especially distributed energy resources such as solar and energy storage, in alignment with the state’s 2019 Energy Master Plan’s goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2050...
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1/5/2023
Hawaii State Energy Office: Energy Data Portal
On November 30, 2022, the Hawaii State Energy Office launched an Energy Data Portal. The Energy Data Portal is a single source for energy related data that is accessible for all. The datasets have been curated from an array of data sources including federal, state, and county agencies, electric power utilities, and national laboratories...
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1/5/2023
Register Today for NASEO’s 2023 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
NASEO will host its in-person 2023 Energy Policy Outlook Conference on February 7-10 in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Clean Energy Abundance: An Economic and Climate Advantage...
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1/4/2023
South Carolina Announces EV Charging at State Parks
On December 13, 2022, Lt. Governor Evette announced that South Carolina will install EV chargers at 30 state parks by the end of 2023. This project was supported by the South Carolina Energy Office, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, and Rivian, an EV maker and automotive technology company...
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12/30/2022
California Joins the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
On December 7, 2022, the California Energy Commission announced that the State of California has joined the National Building Performance Standards Coalition, a White House initiative to advance the adoption of building performance standards in jurisdictions across the country...
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12/30/2022
U.S. Senate Confirms DOE-OE Assistant Secretary
On December 21, 2022, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gene Rodrigues by voice vote to serve as Assistant Secretary for Electricity at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NASEO supported Assistant Secretary Rodrigues appointment and confirmation in a September 2022 letter to Senate leadership...
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12/23/2022
NYSERDA Publishes 2022 New York Clean Energy Industry Report
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released the state's annual Clean Energy Industry Report, highlighting record-level clean energy employment and job growth, particularly in the alternative transportation and solar sectors...
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12/7/2022
Maine Governor's Energy Office Announces Significant Investment in Clean Energy Workforce Development
As part of the Clean Energy Partnership initiative, the Maine Governor's Energy Office awarded $2.5 million to nine grantees for workforce development projects that support Governor Mills' goal of reaching 30,000 clean energy jobs in the state by 2030, as outlined in the state’s Climate Action Plan, Maine Won’t Wait...
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12/6/2022
NASEO Releases Application Action Guides for Resilience Grants
NASEO’s Quick Guide and Technical Guide for State Action Guide for Energy Resilience Projects Under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program are now available for viewing...
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12/6/2022
Mississippi Awards Grants for Clean Energy and Agricultural Entrepreneurs
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has announced five winners of V-Quad Entrepreneurs Technical Assistance Program grants: Each will receive $20,000 in collaboration with MDA’s Office of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and MDA’s Energy and Natural Resources Division...
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12/5/2022
Pennsylvania Announces Truck Electrification Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Energy Program Office recently launched the “Electrifying Truck Fleets for Cleaner Air in our Communities,” a Driving PA Forward initiative to improve air quality and support fleet electrification...
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12/5/2022
Colorado Launches Electric Vehicle (EV) Education Campaign to Increase Adoption of EVs
On November 14, 2022, the Colorado Energy Office and the Colorado Department of Transportation launched an EV education campaign to equip first-time EV drivers with information to help with their EV purchase...
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12/1/2022
New Hampshire Department of Energy Releases Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study
On November 1, 2022, the final New Hampshire Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study was released. The study was directed per Order 26,029 by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. The goal of the study was to assess the value of behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs) that are owned by customer-generators and are eligible to participate in net metering programs including solar, solar paired with battery storage, and small hydro...
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12/1/2022
New Mini Guide Focuses on Coordinated EV Infrastructure Planning and Implementation among State Officials
WASHINGTON (November 30, 2022) — The National Council on Electricity Policy announced the release of a new publication, Mini Guide on Transportation Electrification: State-Level Roles and Collaboration among Public Utility Commissions, State Energy Offices, and Departments of Transportation, the eighth in its series promoting dialogue among state-level electricity decision makers by highlighting examples of successful engagement...
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11/28/2022
Oregon Department of Energy Releases Renewable Hydrogen Study
On November 15, 2022, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) released a new report on Renewable Hydrogen in Oregon: Opportunities and Challenges. Required by Senate Bill 333, the report outlines the benefits of renewable hydrogen, including greenhouse gas emissions reductions, supporting the decarbonizing of heavy industry, and enhancing grid reliability and resiliency...
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11/18/2022
New Mini Guide on Transportation Electrification Planning Released
State agencies are in a critical position to support the national effort to build a reliable and accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network. With additional funding opportunities made available through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), State Energy Offices, Public Utility Commissions (PUCs), Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and other important state-level partners have a unique and vital role to support EV rollout...
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11/16/2022
Oregon Department of Energy Releases 2022 Biennial Energy Report
On November 1, 2022, the Oregon Department of Energy released its latest Biennial Energy Report. The Report, funded in part by State Energy Program dollars, provides key data on Oregon’s energy policies, resources, trends, and forecasts to the legislature...
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11/10/2022
Hawaii Publishes Findings from Stakeholder Engagement Series
On October 25, 2022, the Hawaii State Energy Office published findings from the Energize Kakou program. Energize Kakou is part of a broader effort by the State Energy Office to foster relations with their community, including developing the confidence of individuals to engage in energy planning...
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11/10/2022
West Virginia Office of Energy Releases Regional Microgrids for Resilience Study
In September 2022, the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) released a Regional Microgrids for Resilience Study prepared for the state by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), supported through the state allocation of the U...
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11/2/2022
Tennessee Office of Energy Programs Releases Second Annual State Utility Data Analysis Report
On October 31, 2022, the Tennessee Office of Energy Programs (OEP), the State Energy Office, released its second annual State Utility Data Analysis Report. The report, developed with State Energy Program funds, analyzes energy and water use reported by the state’s 8,800 public facilities to remotely track, benchmark, and report energy use while automating the collection of monthly utility invoices for their facilities...
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11/2/2022
Presentations from NASEO’s 2022 Annual Meeting Now Available
NASEO hosted its 2022 Annual Meeting on October 11-14, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The theme of this year’s meeting was “State Clean Energy Partnerships for Resilience, Affordability, and Growth” and focused on the programs and policies that State and Territory Energy Offices are developing to support implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act...
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11/1/2022
Pennsylvania DEP Launches Year 4 of Local Climate Action Program with 11 Local Government Participants
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is kicking off its fourth year of the Local Climate Action Program (LCAP), an initiative that provides local governments in Pennsylvania with free technical assistance and staffing to address climate change priorities and develop greenhouse gas inventories...
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11/1/2022
Rhode Island Announced “The Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bicycle Rebate Program”
On October 19, 2022, Rhode Island announced the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bicycle Rebate Program. This electric bike rebate program is going to be administered by the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, and it is an extension of the DRIVE EV rebate program...
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10/31/2022
Virginia Department of Energy Releases New State Energy Plan
On October 3, 2022, the Virginia Department of Energy released the 2022 version of the Virginia Energy Plan. The plan reflects the priorities of Governor Youngkin and focuses on energy innovation with wind, solar, carbon capture, and nuclear technologies to achieve its goals...
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10/31/2022
EPA Announces Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities for its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Program
On October 21, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced its stakeholder engagement process for the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) program as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)...
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10/31/2022
Wyoming Energy Authority to Establish Energy Regional Economic Coordination Office
On September 20, 2022, the Wyoming Energy Authority was awarded $595,000 to establish a Wyoming Energy Regional Economic Coordination Office with funds from the American Rescue Plan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Coal Communities Commitment...
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10/20/2022
Virginia Announces the Development of a First-of-Its-Kind Energy Technology Testbed
On October 4, 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the development of an energy technology testbed in Southwest Virginia. The Energy DELTA (Discovery, Education, Learning & Technology Accelerator) Lab is a first-of-its-kind initiative that will foster energy research, development, and economic opportunity in Wise County, Virginia...
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10/20/2022
New Oregon Department of Energy Report Outlines Benefits and Challenges to Floating Offshore Wind Off Oregon’s Coast
A new report by the Oregon Department of Energy on floating offshore wind facilities outlines the benefits and challenges of integrating up to 3 gigawatts of floating offshore wind into Oregon’s grid by 2030...
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10/5/2022
ICF Study Measures Benefits of Improving Building Envelope Insulation
A new study authored by ICF International and commissioned by a coalition of trade associations, including the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), measured the lifetime economic benefits, energy savings, and emissions reductions of improving building envelope insulation...
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10/4/2022
Oregon and Washington Look to Become Hub for Clean Hydrogen
On September 13, 2022, Oregon and Washington shared their intent to advance the Northwest as a hub for clean hydrogen. Earlier this year, the Oregon Department of Energy and Washington Department of Commerce joined the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association which includes representatives from Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Amazon, BP America, Sierra Club, and several labor unions...
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10/4/2022
Midwestern States Form Coalition to Explore Regional Opportunities for Clean Hydrogen
On September 19, 2022, the Governors of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin announced the creation of the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition (M-H2 Coalition), which will provide a framework for a regional clean hydrogen market focused on innovation, workforce, resilience, and public health...
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10/4/2022
Through a Private Public Partnership Rhode Island Opens the State’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage Facility
On August 15, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee along with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), Agilitas Energy, and Pascoag Utility District (PUD), a quasi-municipal utility, announced the opening of the state’s first utility scale battery system...
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10/4/2022
South Carolina Energy Office Releases Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative Report
On September 21, 2022, the South Carolina Energy Office released the Electric Vehicle (EV) Stakeholder Initiative Report. South Carolina worked with over 350 diverse stakeholders in preparing the report which examines the legislative and regulatory landscape for EV access and adoption, identifies challenges and opportunities, and provides recommendations for the state...
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9/23/2022
New Jersey Launches Commercial Building Benchmarking Program
On September 7, 2022, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) launched a program requiring energy and water benchmarking for every commercial building over 25,000 square feet. Building owners will utilize the Environmental Protection Agency’s Portfolio Manager to measure energy and water use and compare it to other buildings...
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9/21/2022
The Biden Administration Announces a Memorandum of Understanding with Four Federal Agencies
On September 16th, 2022, The Biden Administration announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U...
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9/20/2022
NASEO Releases Demand Flexibility and Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings 101
NASEO has released a Demand Flexibility and Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings 101 brief under the aegis of the NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) Working Group. The brief provides a high-level overview of demand flexibility and GEB for decisionmakers and stakeholders and a glossary of selected terms...
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9/13/2022
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Receives FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant
On Friday, August 26, 2022 the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD) announced it was the recipient of a Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant to fund the Development of a State Climate Action and Resilience Plan...
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9/13/2022
Maryland Energy Administration’s Microgrid Grant Recipient is Promoting a New Clean Energy Workforce and Resilience
On July 25, 2022, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced Frostburg State University (FSU) as the state’s first grant recipient of the Fiscal Year 22 Resilient Maryland Capital Development (RMCD) Pilot Program...
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9/6/2022
NASEO Releases new Publication on Critical Energy-Related Minerals
An energy transition is underway. New technologies, including for power generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, transportation, manufacturing, and buildings, are arising. They are increasingly deployed to reduce climate-altering emissions, enhance energy reliability and resilience, and strengthen economic competitiveness...
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9/6/2022
NASEO Board Resolution and FERC Comments Stress Importance of State Energy Offices in Transmission Policy and Planning
The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 provided increased funding and support to State Energy Offices to further their engagement in transmission policy and planning...
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9/2/2022
NASEO, NRECA Develop Energy Emergency Response Coordination framework for State Energy Offices and Rural Electric Cooperatives
NASEO produced this Coordination Brief following Fractured Freeze, the first energy emergency exercise to focus on energy emergency response and preparedness coordination between State Energy Offices and rural electric cooperative statewide storm response coordinators (Statewides)...
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8/26/2022
Enervee, NYSERDA Launch Online Shopping Platform for Energy-Efficient Appliances
Enervee has launched the Enervee/NY Marketplace, an online shopping platform that enables New York consumers to opt for energy-efficient, cost-saving household appliances. The marketplace is partially supported by a competitive grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)...
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8/26/2022
New York Announces $70 Million to Decarbonize Public Housing
On August 2, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adam announced $70 million for 30,000 heat pumps in New York City Public Housing facilities. The funding announcement is part of the Clean Heat for All Challenge, a collaboration between New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York Power Authority, and New York City Housing Authority to develop new electric heating and cooling technologies for multifamily buildings...
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8/25/2022
Innovative Vehicle-to-Grid Project Deployed with Support from California Energy Commission
On July 26, 2022, an innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project was deployed in California with grant support from the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Air Resources Board, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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8/22/2022
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Hydrogen Work Group Demonstrates Key Opportunities for the State
Earlier this year, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Office of Energy Policy (OEP) announced the formation of a Regional Hydrogen Work Group to explore options under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Job Act’s (IIJA) $8 billion hydrogen hub program led by the U...
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8/22/2022
Massachusetts’ 2022 Climate Bill Signed into Law
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed an omnibus climate bill into law (HB 5060) on August 11, 2022 that, among other provisions, encourages renewable power generation, increases the uptake of zero emissions vehicles, supports clean energy workforce and economic development, establishes a demonstration program across ten municipalities to ban fossil fuel hookups in new construction buildings, sets a building energy reporting requirement for buildings larger than 20,000 square feet, and mandates several state-level agencies to collaborate in recommending improvements for the energy efficiency, health, and safety of K-12 public school facilities...
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8/19/2022
Maine Announces New Program to Increase Energy Efficiency and Decrease Taxpayers’ Energy Costs
On June 17, 2022, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine announced a new $15 million initiative to help Maine’s schools, towns, cities, and Tribal governments make energy efficient improvements and reduce their energy costs...
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8/8/2022
Building Code Curriculum and Training Resources
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Office of Energy, Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, and Hawaii State Energy Office, in coordination with the University of Illinois Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) received funding from the U...
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8/8/2022
Delaware Announces New Solar Pilot Designed to Serve Low- to Moderate-Income Households
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) recently launched a pilot program to help low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents reap the benefits of solar energy. The Low-to Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program builds on DNREC's existing Green Energy Program and will help LMI households overcome cost barriers that have often limited solar access to wealthier communities...
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8/8/2022
California Governor Sets New Targets for Clean Energy, Electrification, and Emissions Reductions to Meet Statewide Climate Goals
In a letter to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent on July 22, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom outlined new targets to fast-track the state’s transition to cleaner energy and reduction of statewide greenhouse gas emissions...
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8/5/2022
NASEO, CSIS Bring Together U.S. and Indian Officials for Clean Energy and Climate Discussions
NASEO and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies co-hosted a convening of national and state energy officials from the United States and India to explore opportunities for cooperation in clean energy deployment, financing, and innovation...
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8/4/2022
New York Announces Plans to Address Extreme Heat Risks
On July 23, 2022 New York Governor Hochul announced interim recommendations to address extreme heat. At the direction of the Governor, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation collaborated to organize the Extreme Heat Action Plan Working Group of 20 agencies...
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7/26/2022
Oregon Releases New Interactive Tool and Report on Renewable Energy Siting
The Oregon Department of Energy in partnership with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development, Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Defense has published a new report and online interactive tool that will help local governments, Tribes, communities, policymakers, agencies, energy developers, and other stakeholders access important information and considerations for potential renewable energy in Oregon...
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7/26/2022
D.C. Department of Energy and Environment Releases Innovative RFP for Developing Community-Based Energy Resilience Metrics
On July 1, 2022, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) released a first of its kind Request for Partners (RFP) on community-based metrics and energy resilience. With the RFP, DOEE seeks a partner to support a grant application to the U...
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7/25/2022
DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Announces $2.54 Billion in IIJA Funding and Tools
On July 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $2.54 billion for carbon capture demonstration projects and carbon dioxide transport and engineering...
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7/25/2022
New Hampshire Releases 2022 Update to its State Energy Strategy
On July 19, 2022, the New Hampshire Department of Energy, the State Energy Office, announced that it had released the 2022 update to its State Energy Strategy. The State Energy Strategy is a comprehensive state energy plan that provides policy and program recommendations to the state legislature to achieve the state’s energy goals...
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7/25/2022
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. Launch Innovative Partnerships to Tackle Affordability and Accessibility in Community Solar
State Energy Offices and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Agencies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. have come together to enable more homeowners in their states to access and afford solar power – even if they cannot install solar panels in their homes...
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7/12/2022
Hawaii Signs New Clean Energy Legislation into Law
On July 5, 2022, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed into law four bills that prioritize decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding clean energy use in Hawaii. Currently, a significant portion of Hawaii’s electricity generation is petroleum based, followed by nonhydroelectric renewables and coal...
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7/12/2022
Michigan Grant Opportunity Meets Need for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Low-Income Congregations
On June 29, 2022, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced $1,241,505 in grants for energy efficiency improvements in low-income congregations of various faiths throughout the state...
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7/12/2022
Georgia Finances Critical Energy Resilience in Local Facilities
As leaders in energy resilience, State Energy Offices are proactively engaged in a number of innovative and critical efforts to mitigate hazards, and support local energy resilience. Beginning in April 2020, the Georgia State Energy Office, within the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), established a Solar Resiliency Technical Assistance Program to provide technical assistance and funding to local governments to improve resiliency at critical facilities using solar and battery backup technology...
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7/12/2022
Wyoming Energy Authority Releases State Hydrogen Roadmap
On July 5, 2022, the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA), together with Cheyenne LEADS, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Corporation for Economic Development, released the Wyoming Roadmap to Build a Hydrogen Economy...
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7/12/2022
New York Enacts Law Strengthening Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards
On July 5, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three climate-related bills that tighten New York’s building codes and appliance standards, support the growth of thermal energy across utilities, and extend wage requirements for workers to smaller renewable energy projects...
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7/12/2022
Michigan Energy Office Selects Three Cities for Smart City Roadmap Pilot Program
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the State Energy Office, announced on June 14 the selection of three cities to participate in a State Energy Program-funded $3...
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7/7/2022
ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy Renew MOU Agreement
In June 2022, ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue collaborating on shared priorities of decarbonization, resilience, and sustainability within the building sector...
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7/6/2022
Rhode Island Launches Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
On June 28, 2022, Rhode Island Governor McKee announced the launch of DRIVE EV, the state’s new electric vehicle (EV) rebate program which will open to the public on July 7, 2022. The rebate will support the adoption of EVs by Rhode Island residents, small-business, nonprofits, and public sector entities throughout the state...
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7/6/2022
DOE Publishes Allocation Formulas for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Energy has published three allocation formulas that will be used to distribute funds to local governments, states, and tribes through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program...
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6/29/2022
2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Indicates Strong Job Growth Across Several Clean Energy Sectors
The U.S. Department of Energy published the annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER). The report tracks employment data and analyzes trends across different areas of the energy sector to inform policymakers, employers, and jobseekers...
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6/28/2022
FEMA Releases Comprehensive Building Code Strategy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a comprehensive Building Code Strategy that highlights the importance of building resilience amidst more frequent and severe climate events. The Strategy sets forth three main goals: integrating building codes and standards across FEMA; increasing nationwide capability for superior building performance; and driving public action on building codes...
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6/27/2022
Oklahoma Selected as Site for First U.S. Rare Earth Metal and Manufacturing Facility
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the Department of Commerce announced in June 2022 that USA Rare Earth LLC has selected Oklahoma as the site for the first fully integrated U.S.-based rare earth metal and sintered neo-magnet manufacturing facility...
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6/23/2022
Utah Office of Energy Development Releases New State Energy and Innovation Plan
On May 10, 2022, Governor Spencer Cox and the Utah Office of Energy Development (the State Energy Office) released Utah’s new State Energy and Innovation Plan. The Plan builds on the One Utah Roadmap released by the Governor at the beginning of his administration...
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6/23/2022
Maryland 2021 Clean Energy Industry Report Finds Strong Energy Efficiency and Solar Employment, Projects Growth in Wind Workforce
The Maryland Clean Energy Industry Report, prepared by BW Research and NASEO with support and guidance from the Maryland Energy Administration, represents the first annual assessment of Maryland’s clean energy economy...
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6/23/2022
Rhode Island Awards Local Farms Grants to Support Solar Projects
On June 20, 2022, Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced $115,667 in awards through the Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Grant Program to develop solar projects on six farms in the state...
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6/23/2022
New Maryland Offshore Wind Website Launched
On June 15, 2022, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) launched a new website in partnership with the Business Network for Offshore Wind with funding from MEA’s Offshore Wind Business Development Fund...
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6/23/2022
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive
The 2020 Labor Day Wildfire caused the destruction of thousands of buildings and more than one million acres of land in Oregon. To assist survivors in rebuilding their homes and businesses, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has launched the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program, which provides rebates for rebuilding to current code, and additional incentives for rebuilding with energy-efficient equipment or to above-code standards...
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5/31/2022
$15M NYSERDA Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge Opportunity
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) opened the fourth round of its Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge, which will award up to $15 million to advance decarbonization of large C&I facilities and operations...
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5/27/2022
Utah Hydrogen Project Garners $504.4M DOE Conditional Loan Guarantee
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Program Office (LPO) offered a conditional commitment of a $504.4 million loan guarantee for the Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) Project in Delta, Utah...
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5/27/2022
Virginia Statewide Solar Survey Report Released
On April 25, 2022, the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) and the University of Virginia’s Virginia Solar Initiative released the Virginia Solar Survey based on data and information collected on solar development across the state...
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5/27/2022
Washington, DC Expands Access to Solar Projects
On May 17, 2022, Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an expansion of funding for community and residential solar in the District through two recent loan closings from the DC Green Bank. The two deals will (1) provide no-cost solar energy to low-to-moderate income residents across 320 residential projects and (2) support community solar serving 15 residential projects under Solar for All...
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5/26/2022
U.S. DOE Releases the "Energy Emergency Response Playbook for State and Territorial Energy Offices"
On May 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy released the Energy Emergency Response Playbook for State and Territorial Energy Offices. The playbook represents a significant multi-year collaborative effort between the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the NASEO Energy Security Committee, and DOE CESER to support incorporation of actionable and operational elements into State Energy Security Plans...
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5/24/2022
Franklin Energy Recognized for Supplier Diversity
Franklin Energy has received the Edison Electric Institute Prime Leadership Award in recognition of its inclusion, outreach, and mentoring efforts supporting supplier diversity. According to a press release, “Franklin Energy’s 2021 spend with diverse suppliers represents more than 19 percent of their total sourceable spend...
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5/24/2022
NASEO, NLC Highlight State-City Partnership Opportunities in EECBG
NASEO and the National Leagues of Cities have collaborated to highlight opportunities for state-city partnerships through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), which received $550 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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5/18/2022
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Launches the Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency and Affordability Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency and Affordability Initiative to assist states and other partners in improving access to energy-efficient manufactured homes across the United States...
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5/18/2022
NASEO-NARUC Publication on Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs
With an increasing number of natural and man-made events impacting the energy system, including winter storms, cyberattacks, and drought, State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions are key players in developing policy and regulatory actions that help enhance the resilience of the electric grid, for example through microgrids...
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5/9/2022
The Black Box of Blackstart: Electricity Reliability and Interdependency Considerations for State Energy Offices
Most electricity outages in the United States are localized and do not expand outside of state or regional borders or a utility’s service territory. However, when large parts of the entire electricity system are failing (due to an extreme weather event, a cyber-attack or other natural or man-made hazards), blackstart capable generation resources are crucial to restarting the electricity grid...
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5/9/2022
SEP and WAP “Dear Colleague” Letter – 103 U.S. House and 47 U.S. Senate Signers
The U.S. House of Representatives FY’23 “Dear Colleague” letter led by Congressman Tonko (D-NY) and Congressman McKinley (R-WV) attracted 103 Congressional signers. The U.S. Senate FY’23 “Dear Colleague Letter, led by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Susan Colins (R-ME) gained 47 Senate signers – two more than last year...
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5/9/2022
NASEO Provides Revolving Loan Fund Comments to DOE
On May 6, 2022, NASEO provided extensive comments to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the DOE Request for Information – "Designing Equitable, Sustainable, and Effective Revolving Loan Fund Programs” Request for Information...
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5/9/2022
Washington Passes Mandate to Limit Gas Use in All New Commercial Buildings
On April 22, 2022, Washington’s State Building Code Council (SBCC) passed a revised commercial building energy code that included a first-of-its-kind statewide provision requiring high-efficiency electric heat pumps to curb natural gas use in all new commercial buildings...
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5/4/2022
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program to Boost Energy Efficiency, Resilience
In September, 2021, the Oregon legislature passed HB 5006, which allocated $10.8 million in General Fund dollars to the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) for a new program incentivizing energy efficient rebuilding of residential and commercial structures that were destroyed during the 2020 Labor Day wildfires...
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4/29/2022
U.S. DOE Publishes First Equity Action Plan that Includes Funding Commitments to Minority Serving Institutions
On April 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its Equity Action Plan, which pledges to transform existing federal policies and programs so that they better service under resourced communities...
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4/29/2022
NYSERDA Launches Website to Improve Access to State Energy Programs
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the launch of the NY Energy Advisor website on April 14, 2022. The website will help low-to-moderate income households in New York better access clean energy programs and energy assistance in the state without having to search across multiple platforms...
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4/28/2022
Suburban Propane Launches New Low-Carbon Fuel, Propane+rDME
Suburban Propane Partners,a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy, and related products and services and a NASEO Affiliate, has announced the launch of a new low-carbon fuel, Propane+rDME, the first commercially available blend of traditional or renewable propane with renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)...
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4/28/2022
OMB Releases Initial Implementation Guidance on Buy America for Infrastructure Investments
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a memorandum that provides implementation guidance, effective May 14, 2022, to federal agencies on the application of “Buy America” preferences to federal infrastructure financial assistance programs as well as the waiver process...
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4/21/2022
Maryland Announces New Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency Pilot Program
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced its new Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency (SOLE) Pilot program, intended to accelerate the conversion of outdoor pole-mounted lighting to LED technology...
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4/11/2022
NASEO, NARUC Convene Virtual Workshop on Microgrid Programs, Policies, and Regulations
On March 29 – 30, 2022, NASEO and NARUC welcomed State Energy Office and public utility commission members to a two-day virtual workshop on microgrid regulatory and programmatic strategies. NASEO and NARUC thank the U...
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4/6/2022
Maine Releases New Energy Storage Market Assessment
On March 28, 2022, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) released a new report: Maine Energy Storage Market Assessment. GEO completed the report along with Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) as a result of legislation signed by Governor Janet Mills in 2021...
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4/4/2022
Northeastern States Announce Agreement to Develop a Regional Clean Energy Hydrogen Hub Proposal
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York will join multiple corporations and universities to develop a proposal for a regional clean energy hydrogen hub under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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3/31/2022
Biden Administration Releases FY’23 Budget Request to Congress
On March 28, 2022, the White House released President Biden’s FY’23 Federal Budget Request to Congress. The request includes increases for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce, and other key agencies across the government...
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3/28/2022
Maryland Launches Pilot Program for Net Zero Energy and Decarbonized K-12 Schools
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), in partnership with the Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC), has announced a new pilot program to expand local education agencies’ (“LEAs,” or school districts) capacity to reduce energy costs through data management while planning for higher performance schools through the design and construction of net zero energy school facilities...
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3/25/2022
Pennsylvania Green Energy Loan Fund Reaches $30 Million in Invested Capital
On March 9, 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality (DEP) announced that its Green Energy Loan Fund reached $30 million invested in loans for energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings...
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3/22/2022
Maryland Energy Administration Awards Nearly $2 million in Clean Fuels Grants
On March 15, 2022 the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced $1.9 million in awards for their Clean Fuels Incentive Program. Overall, the eight awards will leverage over $10 million to invest in alternative fuel fleets, covering electric...
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3/18/2022
Congress Passes and President Signs FY’22 Appropriations Bill – Energy Funding Increases
On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed FY’22 appropriations bill HR 2471, which passed the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on a bipartisan basis. As reported by NASEO following Congressional approval, funding for SEP is set at $63 million ($62...
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3/16/2022
Hydrogen Hub Partnership Among Between Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma
On March 10, 2022, a regional hub for clean hydrogen development, production, and use for fuel and manufacturing feedstock was announced by Governors Asa Hutchinson (Arkansas), John Bel Edwards (Louisiana), and Kevin Stitt (Oklahoma)...
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3/14/2022
NASEO Provides Testimony Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy
On March 8, 2022, NASEO provided testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The hearing, "Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future” focused on electric vehicle infrastructure advancements, and Cassie Powers, NASEO Senior Managing Director, presented NASEO’s testimony during the hearing...
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3/8/2022
Kentucky Launches Regional Hydrogen Hub Workgroup
In January 2022, Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet announced a regional Hydrogen Hub Workgroup. The workgroup looks to develop hydrogen projects that will be eligible for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding...
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3/2/2022
NASEO Hosts Disaster Response Exercise with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
On February 23 and 24, 2022, NASEO, in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), hosted Fractured Freeze: Electric Cooperative- State Energy Office Disaster Response Exercise in Arlington, Virginia...
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2/25/2022
Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub to Compete for $8 Billion in Federal Infrastructure Funds
On February 24, 2022, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework to coordinate and develop a proposal for a regional clean hydrogen hub in response to an opportunity within the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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2/24/2022
Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative Releases Checklist: Key Elements to Consider for a Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Project
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) have released a new resource, Key Elements to Consider for a Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Project, a checklist that details key steps and considerations for State Energy Offices and State Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Offices interested in supporting the development of community solar projects that are accessible to lower-income communities and households...
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2/24/2022
NASEO, AASHTO, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Sign MOU to Ensure Coordination in Electric Vehicle Investment
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure the “strategic, coordinated, efficient, and equitable” investment of electric vehicle charging station infrastructure...
Date Posted:
2/22/2022
New NASEO-NARUC Publication on Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs
With an increasing number of natural and man-made events impacting the energy system, including winter storms, cyberattacks, and drought, State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions are key players in developing policy and regulatory actions that help enhance the resilience of the electric grid, for example through microgrids...
Date Posted:
2/16/2022
Rhode Island Releases Strategic Policy Guide for Electrifying Transportation
On December 30, 2021, Rhode Island’s Governor McKee and the Office of Energy Resources submitted a strategic policy guide for electrifying the transportation sector to the General Assembly. “Electrifying Transportation: A Strategic Policy Guide for Improving Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Rhode Island” was developed by the Office of Energy Resources alongside the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, in response to a legislative order in 2021...
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1/31/2022
Wyoming Pipeline Mapping Tool Now Available
On January 12, 2022, the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI), an initiative created and funded by the Wyoming state legislature, and a partner of the Wyoming Energy Authority, released a new pipeline mapping tool, the Wyoming Pipeline Coordinator Initiative (WPCI)...
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1/31/2022
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Releases Draft Climate Plan
On January 19, 2022, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) shared an initial draft of their Michigan Healthy Climate Plan. The plan outlines ways to continue the work being done to meet Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s carbon neutral by 2050 goal...
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1/26/2022
New Mexico Releases Grid Modernization Roadmap
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) released a new New Mexico Grid Modernization Roadmap, which outlines the priorities and strategies to modernize the state’s electric grid...
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1/24/2022
USDA Announces New Renewable Energy Pilot Program – $10 Million in Grants Available
On January 19, 2022 the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced will be making up to $10 million available “to help people living in rural towns develop community renewable energy projects.” The Rural Energy Pilot Program will aim to help rural communities cut energy costs and reduce carbon pollution, targeting people and regions that have been historically undeserved...
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1/21/2022
Connecticut State Energy Office Announces 2022 Energy Plan Scoping Process
On January 6, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the State Energy Office, announced the kickoff of its process to develop the next iteration of its comprehensive state energy plan, the 2022 Comprehensive Energy Strategy (CES)...
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1/19/2022
NASEO Leaders Share Expertise on Infrastructure, Clean Energy, and State Priorities
NASEO Board Member Michelle Gransee, Director of Minnesota State Energy Office, and NASEO Executive Director David Terry joined a discussion hosted by NASEO Affiliate Franklin Energy on “How Federal Investment is Shaping the Future of Clean Energy...
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1/19/2022
New York Announces $500 Million Offshore Wind Investment
On January 5, 2022, along with her State of the State address, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new plan to strengthen New York’s investments in offshore wind. The plan has four key elements, including up to $500 million to invest in offshore wind manufacturing capacity, port and supply chain infrastructure...
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1/19/2022
Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive on Making Michigan an Electric Vehicle Powerhouse
On December 6, 2021, Governor Whitmer of Michigan signed Executive Directive 2021-13: Making Michigan and Electric Vehicle Powerhouse. The Order aims to help Michigan capitalize on upcoming federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to support economic and job development in the state, while improving air quality and achieving state climate goals through transportation electrification...
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1/5/2022
NYSERDA Awards $21 Million to 19 Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development Projects Across New York
Under its Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development program, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced over $21 million of awards to 19 regionally significant projects across New York State...
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1/5/2022
New York’s Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Leadership Act Enacted
On December 22, 2021, New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, signed into law the Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Leadership Act (LECCLA) [S542A/A2591A]. The law directs the state’s Office of General Services to develop guidelines for low embodied carbon concrete for use in state agency procurement...
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1/5/2022
Washington State Responds to State, International Fuel Emergencies Following Extreme Weather
On November 15, 2021, heavy rainfall and strong winds after a prolonged drought led to flooding, landslides, and debris flows which damaged infrastructure in northwest Washington and southwest British Columbia and led to a regional fuel emergency...
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1/4/2022
Fall 2021 Streetlighting Program Newsletter Released
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NASEO, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the Virginia Department of Energy, the Clean Energy Solutions, Inc. (CESI), the Virginia Regional Commission, and other regional partners facilitate the conversion of streetlights by local governments to LEDs...
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1/4/2022
Oregon Department of Energy Publishes Regional Transmission Organization Study
In December 2021, the Oregon Department of Energy released a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Study. Required by Senate Bill 589 (2021), the study for the Oregon legislature outlines different perspectives on benefits, costs, opportunities, challenges, and risks of RTO formation...
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1/4/2022
Maine Releases Clean Transportation Roadmap to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Costs
On December 15, 2021, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office and Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future released a Clean Transportation Roadmap for the state. The Roadmap examines strategies to support the deployment of clean vehicles and supporting infrastructure throughout Maine, including personal vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, and investments in public transit...
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12/29/2021
State Energy Office Support of Energy Resilience through COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020-2021 Year in Review
This report highlights and summarizes some of the key actions taken by State Energy Offices in response to the energy security and reliability concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of State Energy Offices in the broader energy sector emergency response involved novel tactics and approaches to ensure that supply chain, personnel, and equipment challenges were addressed in a timely and effective manner...
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12/28/2021
NASEO 2022 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
Join top state and federal energy policymakers, private sector leaders, and other change makers from around the country on February 8-11, 2022, in Washington, D.C. for the NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference.
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12/28/2021
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Announces New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations throughout the State
On December 6, 2021, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality announced four new grants for the Fast Charge Your Ride program. The grants, funded through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust will include matching private investments, with a focus on connecting key travel corridors and tourist hotspots like Yellowstone National Park...
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12/22/2021
Virginia Department of Energy Releases Reenergize Southwest Report
In December 2021, the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) released their final Reenergize Southwest report. The report was developed as a result of legislation signed by the Governor that tasked Virginia Energy with forming a workgroup to look at diversifying the economy in Southwest Virginia, particularly as the region transitions away from coal production...
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12/22/2021
U.S. DOE Announces New Office to Support Clean Energy Technology Demonstration Projects
On December 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) announced the creation of a new office, the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), to directly support new clean energy technology demonstration projects across the country...
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12/22/2021
NASEO Expands Collaboration with EPA and DOE on Benchmarking and Voluntary Building Performance Standards
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are collaborating to enable appropriate access to energy data needed for voluntary building energy benchmarking and building energy performance standards...
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12/21/2021
DOE Office of Technology Transitions RFI to Improve Commercialization Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) issued a Request for Information seeking input on its commercialization programs. These programs address challenges in commercializing technologies as they move across the research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) continuum...
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12/16/2021
DOE RFI on Deployment-Ready Carbon Reduction and Removal Technologies, Including Environment Justice, Engagement, and Workforce
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request-for-Information on demonstration-ready technologies that reduce carbon emissions and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Relevant technologies include direct air capture, point source carbon capture, geologic storage, carbon dioxide infrastructure, carbon conversion processes, and beyond...
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12/8/2021
ExxonMobil Plans Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 in Permian Basin Operations
ExxonMobil, a NASEO Affiliate member, has announced a plan achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from operated unconventional oil and natural gas production in the Permian Basin by 2030...
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12/7/2021
NASEO Infrastructure Act Resource Hub
NASEO has launched a “one stop shop” for State Energy Offices with information and supporting resources for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation. The webpage will be updated regularly as new resources and details become available...
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12/7/2021
Puerto Rico Energy Forum Highlights Successes and Opportunities of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for the Energy Sector
The government of Puerto Rico hosted the Puerto Rico Energy Forum on October 28 in Washington, DC, to highlight the tremendous energy investment opportunities and resilience improvements Puerto Rico has achieved since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island’s energy system...
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12/2/2021
Maryland Energy Administration Provides Funding for Nation’s Largest Low-to-Moderate Income Community Solar Project
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)’s Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Community Solar Program recently provided over $950,000 in grant funding to support what will be the largest 100% LMI community solar project in the country...
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12/2/2021
California Energy Commission Approves $1.4 Billion Investment in Clean Transportation
On November 15, 2021 the California Energy Commission approved an update to the state’s Clean Transportation Program that will guide $1.4 billion in new investments in zero-emission transportation and manufacturing from 2021-2023...
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11/30/2021
NASEO Announces the Launch of a New Partnership to Advance Healthy and Efficient K-12 Schools
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the National Council on School Facilities (NCSF) and the 21st Century Schools Fund (21CSF) will be working together to advance energy efficiency and indoor air quality in K-12 schools across the United States...
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11/22/2021
Oklahoma Releases State Energy & Environment Plan and Energy Assurance Plan
Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment released two key plans to help guide the state’s energy sector: the Oklahoma State Energy & Environment Plan, and the Oklahoma Energy Assurance Plan...
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11/22/2021
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Into Law
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, a historic investment in the nation’s energy systems and physical infrastructure...
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11/15/2021
New NASEO Publication on Hydrogen: Critical Decarbonization Element for the Grid, Manufacturing, and Transportation
Hydrogen offers potential pathways for decarbonizing the electricity system, hard-to-electrify industrial and heating applications, and heavy transportation as it can be made from non-carbon renewable and nuclear generation as well as from fossil fuel sources that can be coupled with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)...
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11/8/2021
UCLA Releases Report on “Making Justice40 a Reality for Frontline Communities”
The University of California Los Angeles’s Luskin Center has released a new report, Making Justice40 a Reality for Frontline Communities, assessing state approaches toward climate and clean energy investments in frontline communities...
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11/4/2021
State Energy Program Funding Enables Three Pennsylvania Institutions to Achieve Certification in Energy Resilience Rating System
On October 21, 2021, the Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) announced that three Pennsylvania campuses achieved certification in the organization’s Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) rating system through the use of State Energy Program dollars...
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11/1/2021
Colorado Energy Office Announces New Governor-Appointed Community Access Enterprise Board
The Colorado Energy Office announced the Community Access Enterprise Board to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), manage financial incentives to encourage the use of EVs, and equitably invest in new infrastructure...
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11/1/2021
New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division Announces Grid Modernization Program Demonstration Project
On October 26, 2021, New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) announced the first project funded through their Grid Modernization Program...
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10/29/2021
Maine Heat Pump Program Ramps Up Installations
In a September 2021 announcement for Climate Week, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced continued success for the state’s effort to install more than 100,000 heat pumps. In a bill passed in 2019, the Maine legislature set a goal to install 100,000 heat pumps by 2025, and the bill was signed into law by Governor Janet Mills...
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10/29/2021
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Releases 2020 Integrated Resources Plan
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released their 2020 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) on October 7, 2021. DEEP is required to publish IRPs every two years by state law...
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10/28/2021
First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Facility to be Built in Virginia
On October 25, 2021, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy – a global wind engineering company – announced that they will build the first offshore wind turbine blade factory in the United States in Virginia...
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10/27/2021
Secretary Granholm Encourages the International Code Council to Include State Voices in Code Development
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm addressed the International Code Council’s (ICC) Annual Business Meeting in September 2021,to emphasize the importance of including all voices --including state, territory, city, and tribal --in the code development process...
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10/25/2021
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Releases New State Energy Strategy
On October 20, 2021, Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, released a new state energy strategy for the commonwealth, titled KYE3: Designs for a Resilient Economy. The new energy strategy was a collaborative effort between the Governor’s office and the Energy and Environment Cabinet, which is home to the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy (OEP) (the State Energy Office)...
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10/22/2021
NASEO, Utah Clean Cities Coalition, and WIEB Release Assessment on Demand Charges and Electric Vehicle Fast Charging
On October 20, 2021, NASEO and Utah Clean Cities Coalition released the report, “Demand Charges and Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging: An Intermountain West Assessment.” This Assessment provides a snapshot of electric billing rates from Electric Service Providers around the intermountain west, and the corresponding charges for electric vehicle fast-charging services...
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10/22/2021
Energy Secretary Granholm Addresses State Energy Offices on Clean Energy, Climate Change, Jobs, and Economic Recovery
“States are where the rubber meets the road, the laboratories of democracy,” began Energy Secretary Granholm in her address to the nation’s State and Territory Energy Officials as part of the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) 2021 Annual Meeting, October 13, 2021 in Portland Maine...
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10/20/2021
Governor Northam Announces the Virginia Department of Energy
Governor Northam has announced changes to Virginia’s lead agency advancing policies and programs in clean energy: the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is now the Virginia Department of Energy...
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10/8/2021
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Awards Grants to Study Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers
On September 17, 2021, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) announced $915,265 in grant awards to study Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers (CIMCRC) across the state...
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10/5/2021
Oregon Department of Energy Releases Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report
On September 15, 2021 the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) released the first Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report. The report examines the current level of electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the state, availability of EV models, data on charging availability, state programs to support ZEV adoption, health and economic benefits of electrification, and provides recommendations to meet Oregon’s ZEV adoption targets...
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10/1/2021
Illinois Legislature in Home Stretch of Passing Energy Bill
The Illinois legislature is in the final stages of passing a clean energy bill which mandates a 45 percent reduction in carbon emissions in coal plants by the year 2035 and then full closure by 2045...
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9/8/2021
NASEO Publication: Energy Sector Workforce Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and the Policy Case for Investment
NASEO has released a new report examining ways State Energy Offices can work with partners in academia and the private sector to advance diversity, access, and inclusion in energy careers. Drawing on program and policy examples from State Energy Offices across the country, Energy Sector Workforce Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and the Policy Case for Investment: Recommendations for State Energy Office Action finds that a diverse, qualified, and supported workforce is important in achieving state energy, economic development, and climate goals, and critical to reaching historically underserved markets...
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9/8/2021
Southeast States Launch Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning and Deployment Tool
States and territories participating in the Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle Information Exchange (SE REVI) have launched a multi-state electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure map to enable coordination across the region on EV infrastructure investments...
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9/7/2021
Governor Northam to Invest $500 Million in Virginia Schools
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced in July that he has directed the investment of $250 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding to improve indoor air quality in schools. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report in June 2020 which found that across the United States, about half of school districts need to replace multiple building systems including an estimated 41 percent of school districts that need to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in at least half of their schools...
Date Posted:
9/3/2021
Michigan and Ontario Launch Agreement to Enhance and Modernize Cross-Border Mobility
On August 18, 2021, Governor Whitmer of Michigan announced a new partnership with the Canadian Province of Ontario to advance automotive, transportation, and mobility technologies to help people and goods move safely and efficiently across the border...
Date Posted:
9/1/2021
NYSERDA and NYC Department of Housing Preservation Announce $24 Million Pilot Program to Electrify Affordable Housing
On August 30, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced a pilot program to invest $24 million in beneficial electrification upgrades in New York City’s affordable housing units...
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9/1/2021
RetrofitNY Featured on PBS NewsHour
RetrofitNY was featured on “The challenge of retroffiting millions of aging homes to battle global warming,” a segment aired on August 28, 2021 by the PBS NewsHour. The segment highlighted Energiesprong, a model for retrofitting existing residential buildings using prefabricated façade panels and heatpump-based space conditioning and hot water...
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8/31/2021
Oregon to Study Benefits and Challenges of Participation in Regional Transmission Organization
In 2021, the Oregon legislature directed the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) in SB 589 to examine the benefits and challenges of participating in a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). The Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Study will consist of a literature review by ODOE of recent relevant studies, followed by structured engagement with stakeholders to identify the key opportunities, benefits, and challenges of RTO formation...
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8/31/2021
Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Expanded in New Jersey
In August 2021, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) approved a $7 million expansion of the state’s Clean Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides grants for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure by a variety of public entities including local schools and state agencies...
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8/30/2021
President Biden Signs the $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into Law
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, a historic investment in the nation’s energy systems and physical infrastructure...
Date Posted:
8/18/2021
Mississippi Development Authority Announces Second Round of Competition for Energy Innovation Grants
On July 27, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), which houses the State Energy Office, announced the second round of a competition called “Pitch in the V-Quad,” that will award grants to teams that are developing new products in the energy or agriculture sectors...
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8/6/2021
NASEO Releases Report on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Overview and Considerations for State Planning
NASEO recently released a new publication, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Overview and Considerations for State Planning. Increasingly urgent concerns about climate impacts from carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHG) are prompting a growing numbers of states, localities, and private companies to enact policies and establish targets to reduce emissions...
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8/5/2021
Tennessee, Rivian Partner on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at State Parks
Tennessee State Parks, part of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), is partnering with automaker Rivian to install Rivian Waypoint EV charging stations at Tennessee State Parks...
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8/3/2021
Minnesota Officially Adopts Clean Car Standards
On July 26, 2021 Governor Tim Walz celebrated Minnesota officially enacting Low Emission Vehicles (LEV) standards and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standards. These standards, already adopted by 14 other states and the District of Columbia, require auto manufacturers to offer more low-pollution gas vehicles over time, as well as electric or hybrid vehicles which produce no tailpipe emissions...
Date Posted:
8/3/2021
California Budget Passes Historic Investments into Zero Emission Vehicles, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing
In late June 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Legislature passed their annual budget, including approximately $3.9 billion in investments to advance the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEV)...
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8/3/2021
Colorado Legislature Passes 30 Energy Bills, Investing in the State’s Climate Roadmap
The Colorado legislature recently wrapped up a historic 2021 session, passing over 30 energy bills covering climate action, clean buildings, renewable energy, transportation electrification, and a just transition to a low-carbon economy...
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8/3/2021
Oregon Aims to Decarbonize Electricity Sector by 2040
On July 19, 2021, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a comprehensive clean energy bill, which will require the state’s largest utilities to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity generation by 2040...
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8/3/2021
U.S. Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The U.S. Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill was released on August 1. The energy section appears to mirror the bipartisan energy bill led by Senator Manchin (WV-D) which NASEO engaged on and supports...
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8/2/2021
Funding Opportunities Available Under the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed into law on March 11, 2021, is a $1.9 trillion dollar bill that includes several programs and funding sources of potential interest to the State Energy Offices...
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8/2/2021
Rhode Island, Maine Advance Appliance Efficiency Standards to Save Money and Energy and Reduce Emissions
In July, Rhode Island and Maine both passed appliance and equipment efficiency standards laws that will save consumers energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas and other emissions.
Rhode Island’s “Appliance and Equipment Energy and Water Efficiency Standards Act of 2021” (H5966/S0339), passed by the legislature and signed by Governor McKee, establishes minimum efficiency standards for 15 household and commercial products, such as restaurant equipment, gas fireplaces, water coolers, and showerheads...
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7/29/2021
Iowa Completes Renewable Energy Battery Storage Project
Decorah, Iowa is now home to a 2.5-megawatt, 2.9-megawatt-hour battery that connects to multiple locally owned solar energy systems. As a result, excess solar energy will be delivered to the main electrical grid only when it is needed most, which cuts down on load and the need for additional transmission infrastructure...
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7/29/2021
DOE Announces $60 million for Industrial Assessment Centers at 32 Universities to Help Manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $60 million of funding for Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) at 32 universities in 28 states to help the nation’s manufacturing. The IAC program, managed by DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) and one of the Department’s longest-standing programs, provides no-cost assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers to help them save money and energy, improve productivity, and reduce pollutant emissions...
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7/28/2021
Florida Announces New Energy Equity Study
On June 22, 2021 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced a new energy equity study will be completed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy...
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7/28/2021
U.S. Secretary Granholm and Indian Minister Khuba Celebrate Subnational Clean Energy and Climate Partnership between NASEO and AREAS
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and India’s Minister of New and Renewable Energy Bhagwanth Khuba joined the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), India’s Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS), Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and SED Fund for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) promoting coordination and capacity-building between state-level energy officials in the United States and India...
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7/22/2021
NASEO Joins Secretary Granholm, Senator Shaheen in Unveiling the 2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
The U.S. Department of Energy has released the 2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), which combines surveys of businesses with public labor data to produce estimates of employment and workforce characteristics...
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7/21/2021
National Energy Code and Standards Updates
May and June brought several important national building energy code actions of interest to the State and Territory Energy Offices. First, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued its preliminary determinations of energy savings for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2019 edition of the ASHRAE 90...
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7/12/2021
Minnesota Department of Commerce Publishes Quadrennial Energy Policy Report
On June 10th, the Minnesota Department of Commerce released its latest Energy Policy and Conservation Quadrennial Report for 2020, as well as an accompanying energy data dashboard, to assess the state’s progress towards the clean energy goals established by the Minnesota Legislature...
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7/12/2021
U.S. DOE and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Release Updated Tool to Help State and Local Governments Implement Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Reap the Benefits of Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab have released eProject eXpress (ePX), which provides a streamlined, tailored pathway for state and local governments to document, track, and demonstrate the ongoing value of their energy project retrofits...
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7/12/2021
NASEO Releases Reports on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program State-Local Coordination and Small Business Strategies
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) today released two new reports on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE): C-PACE State-Local Coordination: Key Considerations for State Energy Officials and Improving Access to C-PACE for Smaller Businesses: Case Studies from Three States...
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7/12/2021
The Promise of Green Hydrogen in a Decarbonized Economy: An Interview with Laura Nelson, Special Advisor, Green Hydrogen Coalition
Hydrogen is a globally traded commodity, used for delivering and storing energy at large scales. While most hydrogen power is produced from fossil fuels, the emergence of “green hydrogen,” produced from non-fossil resources, offers an opportunity for zero-carbon energy production and decarbonization in end-uses across multiple sectors: industry, transportation, agriculture, and beyond...
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7/7/2021
Maryland Moves Towards a Zero-Emission Fleet with the Purchase of 40 New Electric Vehicles
On June 23, 2021 the Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced that the agency will purchase 40 new electric vehicles, leveraging resources from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, administered by MEA...
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7/6/2021
Rhode Island Commits to Expanding Solar Energy Investment at Brownfield Sites
For the third year in a row, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) has announced that it will expand an initiative to build solar energy projects at brownfield sites. Brownfields are former industrial or commercial sites, which are negatively impacted by environmental conditions...
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7/2/2021
NASEO Comments on Bipartisan Energy Infrastructure Bill
On June 30, 2021, NASEO provided a letter of support for the energy portion of the bipartisan infrastructure bill under consideration by Congress and the Biden Administration. The energy infrastructure portion of the bill is being led by Senator Manchin (D-WV)...
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7/1/2021
Governor Walz Signs Bipartisan Energy Legislation, ECO Act
On May 26, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021, which will strengthen Minnesota’s energy conservation programs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs throughout the state...
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6/30/2021
New Mexico Launches Climate Risk Map
On June 17, New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) launched the Climate Risk Map, a new tool that provides information about how climate change may impact communities throughout the state...
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6/30/2021
Alaska Energy Authority Announces Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
On June 14, the Alaska Energy Authority awarded nearly $1 million in grants to support electric vehicle (EV) charging station deployment throughout the state. The grants will enable the installation of eight Level 2 EV fast-charging stations and 15 Direct Current Fast Chargers in nine communities across the state, and will help with electrifying Alaska’s transportation sector...
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6/30/2021
Colorado Enacts Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards
As part of a suite of legislation to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings, the Colorado General Assembly passed and Governor Polis signed House Bill 21-1286 Energy Performance for Buildings that will require owners of commercial, multifamily, and public buildings of 50,000 square feet or larger to report their buildings’ annual energy use starting in 2022...
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6/29/2021
Maine Adopts Energy Storage Deployment Target
On June 22, 2021, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation adopting an energy storage deployment target for the state. The bill sets a goal of 300 MW of installed energy storage capacity within Maine by the end of 2025 and 400 MW by the end of 2030...
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6/29/2021
New York Announces Partnerships, Funding to Decarbonize High-Rise Buildings
On April 21, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that ten real estate organizations will partner with New York State in the Empire Building Challenge, an initiative to address barriers to carbon emissions reduction in high-rise buildings...
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6/28/2021
Governor Reynolds Signs Executive Order Creating Carbon Sequestration Task Force in Iowa
On June 22, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed an Executive Order creating a Carbon Sequestration Task Force, which will coordinate efforts to study carbon sequestration and the opportunities it presents for further economic development in Iowa...
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6/23/2021
U.S. House Bipartisan Action Reauthorizes SEP and Supports Energy Emergency Actions
On June 22, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed – on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis (398 to 21) – H.R. 1374, which reauthorizes the U.S. State Energy Program at $90 million and supports states’ development and strengthening of State Energy Emergency Plans and actions (or energy security plans)...
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6/23/2021
Alabama Governor Awards $4.1 million for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
On June 10th, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced 18 awards worth $4.1 million to support the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations...
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6/22/2021
45 U.S. Senators and 118 House Members Sign On in Support of SEP/WAP
NASEO is pleased to report that 45 U.S. Senators and 118 House members signed-on to NASEO’s Dear Colleague letter in support of U.S. State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program appropriations...
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6/22/2021
NASEO Supports Manchin/Murkowski INSULATE Buildings Act
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced the bipartisan Investing in New Strategies for Upgrading Lower Attaining Efficiency (INSULATE) Buildings Act...
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6/16/2021
North Carolina Governor Signs Executive Order Promoting Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Jobs
On June 9, 2021 North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 218, which details the state’s commitment to developing an offshore wind energy sector and local job creation to support this new industry...
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6/15/2021
California Sets Clean Miles Standard for Ridesharing Companies
On May 20, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted unanimously to enact the Clean Miles Standard. This policy—the first of its kind nationwide—will require ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to ensure that 90 percent of the vehicle miles traveled by their fleets are electric, by 2030...
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6/8/2021
Oregon Governor Signs Bill to Support Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
On May 26, 2021 Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed H.B. 2165 into law, expanding access to electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, particularly to the state’s low-income communities and people of color...
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6/4/2021
Missouri Division of Energy Releases Summary and Action Report for Next Steps in State Energy Planning Process
On May 21, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy (DE), the State Energy Office, released a Summary and Action Report detailing the process by which DE will approach the Missouri State Energy Planning (MoSEP) process...
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6/1/2021
Energy Performance Contracting Helps Colorado County in Ambitious Clean Energy Projects
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced San Miguel County clean energy projects supported through its Energy Performance Contracting program will greatly improve energy efficiency and renewable energy resource utilization across multiple facilities...
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6/1/2021
California, Federal Partners Announce Historic Agreement in Offshore Wind Development
California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, and U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl have announced new efforts to advance the use of floating offshore wind platforms off of the coast of California...
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5/27/2021
Massachusetts and Virginia Move Forward on Offshore Wind
The U.S. Departments of Interior and Commerce approved the construction and operation of Vineyard Wind 1, an off-shore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. The 800MW offshore wind farm jointly owned by Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is projected to create 3,600 jobs, which will provide middle-class wages and benefits through an agreement with the Massachusetts Building Trades unions...
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5/25/2021
New Electrification and Workforce Programs Announced by Biden Administration
On May 17 at the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, and General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Katy Kale announced a suite of new electrification and workforce initiatives that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and help states, localities, and the federal government achieve key climate goals...
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5/21/2021
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Releases Community Microgrid Resilience Program Scoping Memo
On March 24th, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin’s (PSCW) Office of Energy Innovation (OEI), which houses the State Energy Office, released a scoping memo for a statewide Critical Infrastructure Microgrid and Community Resilience Center Pilot grant program...
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5/3/2021
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection releases Energy Storage Assessment
On April 14, 2021, the Energy Programs Office at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection released the Pennsylvania Energy Storage Assessment: Status, Barriers, and Opportunities. The report assesses the role that energy storage can play in developing a cleaner, more resilient electric grid, and identifies policies, programs, and incentives that the state can pursue to advance the deployment of energy storage technologies...
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5/3/2021
NASEO Releases Report on Energy Efficiency in Manufactured Housing
NASEO released a new report to support the Rural Energy Task Force, “Manufactured Housing in Rural America: How States are Supporting Energy Efficient Homes and Reducing Energy Costs for Residents...
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5/3/2021
Outdated Infrastructure and High Costs Pose Greatest Challenge to IAQ Improvements in Schools, New Study Finds
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, with technical support from ASHRAE, has released a new report, Preparation in the Pandemic: How Schools Implemented Air Quality Measures to Protect Occupants from COVID-19 detailing the measures schools have taken to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in school buildings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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4/30/2021
Maryland Energy Administration Supports Microgrid for Net Zero, LMI Construction Project
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced a $200,000 grant to the Housing Initiative Partnership, a green affordable housing developer, to construct a new residential microgrid to power a subdivision of Net Zero single family homes...
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4/30/2021
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Releases New Tool to Site Solar Projects at Reclaimed Mines
On Friday, April 22, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman released a new web-based tool that enables users to identify potential solar energy siting opportunities in Kentucky, including on previous mine locations...
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4/26/2021
West Virginia Passes State Building Benchmarking and ESPC Policies
West Virginia has enacted House Bill 2667 which will require the Department of Economic Development, Office of Energy to establish a benchmarking and disclosure program for state buildings using the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool...
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4/26/2021
Diversity in the U.S. Energy Workforce: Data Findings to Inform State Energy, Climate, and Workforce Development Policies and Programs
Energy technology innovation, private- and public-sector investments, and state, local, and federal energy and climate policies have propelled economic development and supported the creation of millions of jobs across the U...
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4/20/2021
NASEO Releases Electric Vehicle Charging Needs Assessment
NASEO released the “Electric Vehicle Charging Needs Assessment,” a report that identifies needs and opportunities for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging in rural and underserved areas of the intermountain west...
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4/9/2021
Energy Jobs Wages Outpace Median National Average, New NASEO-EFI Study Shows
Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) today publishes Wages, Benefits, and Change: A Supplemental Report to the Annual U...
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4/7/2021
NASEO Supports Energy Elements of the $2 Trillion Jobs Plan
President Biden’s bold infrastructure plan supports many of the states’ energy infrastructure, workforce, renewable energy and efficiency priorities.
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4/1/2021
Biden Administration Offshore Wind Plan Highlights the Critical Role of State-Federal-Industry Partnership
The Biden Administration recently announced its plan to increase offshore wind development in the U.S.
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4/1/2021
Bipartisan U.S. Senators Support the Important Role of DOE’s Cyber Office
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, eleven Senators sent a bipartisan letter to newly-confirmed Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm expressing support for the Department’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)...
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3/29/2021
DOE Announces Competition for Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) and Three Pilot Small Commercial Building Assessment Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $52.5 million for Advanced Manufacturing Office-managed IACs that help American manufacturers and wastewater treatment facilities improve their efficiency, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint...
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3/9/2021
NASEO Applauds Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Appointment of Jigar Shah as Director of Loan Programs Office
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jennifer Granholm, former two-term governor of Michigan, as Secretary of Energy.
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3/9/2021
Open Back Better Act Reintroduced in House and Senate
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota have reintroduced legislation to authorize funding to states, federal agencies, and tribes for energy efficiency and resiliency retrofit projects in public facilities...
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3/3/2021
NASEO and Cadmus Release Plug-In Electric Vehicle Policy Impact Rubric
On March 1, NASEO and Cadmus released the Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Policy Impact Rubric, a tool that enables jurisdictions to self-assess the strength of their light-duty PEV policies.
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3/1/2021
FERC Announcements: New Proceeding on Electric Reliability, Inquiry on Market Behavior During Cold Snap, and Workshop on Creation of Office of Public Participation
In the wake of widespread power outages in Texas and other states, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on February 22, 2021 that it’s Office of Enforcement is examining the wholesale natural gas and electricity market activity during that time to determine if market manipulation or other violations occurred...
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2/23/2021
NASEO Reports Help Advance Demand Flexibility and Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) Policies, Programs, and Procurement
Two new NASEO reports can help states, localities, and others to advance grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs) and demand flexibility to save money, reduce emissions, strengthen energy reliability and resilience, and deliver other benefits that support policy objectives...
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2/22/2021
NASEO Supports Confirmation of U.S. Interior Secretary
On February 19, NASEO issued a letter of support for the confirmation of Representative Deb Haaland as the nation’s next Secretary of the Interior. Congresswoman Haaland is uniquely qualified for the position, and on energy matters has embraced the crucial role that innovative clean energy infrastructure and technologies, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and data-driven policymaking can play in achieving the mission of the Department of the Interior...
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2/22/2021
NASEO Board Meets with Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
NASEO’s recent Board Meeting included a discussion with Kelly Speakes-Backman, DOE Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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2/22/2021
White House and DOE Advance Climate Innovation, Including Focus on HBCUs and MSIs
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of a new Climate Innovation Working Group and $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to support transformational low-carbon technologies...
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2/12/2021
Twelve States Announce Action Steps to Plan for Grid of the Future: State Energy Groups Release Blueprint for State Action for a More Efficient, Customer-Centric Grid
As part of the conclusion of a national, two-year initiative hosted by the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), 12 states made commitments today to implement key innovations to electricity planning in their states to better meet system and customer needs and state policy goals...
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2/11/2021
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Valley Authority Announce Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network
On February 3, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a partnership to develop a statewide network of electric vehicle fast chargers...
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2/8/2021
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester Stresses Need for State-Federal Cooperation: “NASEO is truly making an impact”
At NASEO's Energy Policy Outlook Conference, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware, addressed attendees with a message of partnership.
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2/8/2021
NASEO Conference Keynote, Michigan Congressman Andy Levin, Urges Bolstering of State Energy Program
Congressman Andy Levin joined NASEO’s Energy Policy Outlook Conference to discuss energy and climate action in the 117th Congress.
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2/8/2021
President Biden’s Climate Advisor Addresses States at NASEO Energy Policy Conference
Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor, stressed the importance of State Energy Offices in advancing clean energy and climate actions.
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2/3/2021
Senator King Discusses Clean Energy Actions and Opportunities at NASEO Energy Policy Conference
Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined State Energy Officials at the 2021 NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference.
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2/3/2021
Washington State Energy Office Releases 2021 State Energy Strategy
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Energy Office recently released its 2021 State Energy Strategy, a comprehensive, long-term roadmap detailing the policies Washington must adopt and the actions the state must take to equitably achieve the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction limits in the energy sector...
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2/2/2021
Department of Energy Cyber Office Releases Strategic Blueprint
On January 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) released its multi-year blueprint outlining the office’s strategic priorities and actions...
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1/25/2021
Biden Administration Energy and Climate Team Nominees
In addition to a number of Biden Administration's U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) appointments, the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and other Senior officials with state experience should be helpful in conveying our priorities.
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1/21/2021
Biden Administration Announces Energy Leaders
A number of the Biden Administration’s energy leaders were announced today. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcement follows below:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new Biden-Harris Administration senior leadership appointees...
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1/21/2021
New NASEO Report on Considerations for a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program for Alabama
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) today released a new report on design considerations for a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Energy Division, the State Energy Office...
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1/19/2021
New York Awards 2.5 GW Offshore Wind Contract and Announces First U.S. Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturing Facility
New York awarded a 2.5 GW offshore wind contract this month, bringing it closer to its target of producing 9 GW of offshore wind by 2035. Pending approval by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the largest offshore wind contract in New York and one of the single largest renewable energy contracts in the U...
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1/19/2021
Rhode Island Releases Report to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
Following a January 2020 Executive Order committing Rhode Island to use 100 percent renewable energy for electricity production by 2030, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) undertook a variety of economic and energy market analyses throughout the last year...
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1/19/2021
New NASEO-NARUC Reports on Microgrid Financing and Use Cases
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) today announced the release of two new reports on design approaches and funding and financing options for states to consider in actions they take to support microgrid deployment...
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1/13/2021
New Year, New Decade, New Era for Regulatory and Policy Management: Get to Know Esper
NASEO recently welcomed a new Affiliate member: Esper, a technology company that promotes accountability, data-driven decision making, and oversight in the regulatory process. Read on to get to know Maleka Momand, Esper’s Chief Executive Officer bringing the power of data to the world of energy and environmental policy and regulation...
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1/13/2021
Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Collaborate to Cut Transportation Pollution and Reinvest in Communities
On December 21, 2020, the Governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia announced the multi-state Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P)...
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1/8/2021
IRS Releases Final Rule on 45Q Tax Credit
On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) issued the final regulations regarding the 45Q tax credit, which was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 on February 8, 2018...
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1/7/2021
Wisconsin Releases the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Recommendations
On December 9, 2020, the State of Wisconsin released the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report. The Report is the outcome of Governor Evers’s October 2019 Executive Order creating a statewide task force and requiring the task force to “make recommendations to meaningfully address the effects of climate change and create a clean energy economy in Wisconsin...
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12/29/2020
Eight States in the Intermountain West Release 2020 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Progress Report
On December 17, 2020, the REV West partnership released their first annual Progress Report, detailing the group’s achievements towards developing interstate electric vehicle fast-charging corridors...
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12/17/2020
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Prohibition Order Securing Critical Defense Facilities
Following the Executive Order 13920 Securing the United States Bulk-Power System released in May 2020, the U.S. Department (DOE) on December 17, 2020 issued a Prohibition Order Securing Critical Defense Facilities designed to reduce the risk that entities associated with the People’s Republic of China pose to the U...
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12/17/2020
NASEO Lauds Biden’s Picks for U.S. Energy Secretary, Domestic Climate Coordinator, EPA Administrator
President-Elect Joe Biden has tapped three clean energy policy leaders and experts for key energy and climate positions within his Administration.
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12/16/2020
Pennsylvania Energy Programs Office Awards Over $1.7 Million in Clean Energy Grants to Restart Projects Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
On December 8, 2020, the Pennsylvania Energy Programs Office’s (EPO) Energy Development Authority (PEDA) awarded a total of over $1.7 million in grants to eleven different energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state...
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12/10/2020
Nevada Releases State Climate Strategy
On December 1, 2020, Nevada released a State Climate Strategy, which establishes a framework to advance statewide climate action. The Strategy is an outcome of Governor Sisolak’s November 2019 Executive Order on Climate Change, and serves as a roadmap for state and local policymakers...
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12/9/2020
Virtual Tour: Zero Net Energy Affordable Homes with Frontier Energy
Take a virtual tour of two net zero energy homes (one all-electric, one mixed fuel) under construction in San Joaquin County, California. With funding from the California Energy Commission, project leads Frontier Energy, Habitat for Humanity, and the Gas Technology Institute aim to use the project to demonstrate the feasibility and affordability of zero net energy housing...
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12/8/2020
New NASEO-ASHRAE MOU Advances Collaboration on Energy Efficiency, Grid Integration, and Health and Safety in the Built Environment
NASEO has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASHRAE, a professional and technical society advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields...
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12/4/2020
Governor Mills Welcomes Plan to Combat Climate Change; Announces Actions to Protect Maine People & Communities, Spur Economic Growth
On December 1, 2020, Governor Janet Mills welcomed the release of Maine Won’t Wait, the new four-year climate action plan from the Maine Climate Council and announced actions her Administration will take to protect Maine people and communities and spur economic growth in the fight against climate change...
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12/1/2020
Western Green Hydrogen Initiative Launched
Berkeley, CA - November 17, 2020: In a virtual two-day event, a joint coalition spearheaded by the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB), and the Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) today announced the launch of the Western Green Hydrogen Initiative (WGHI) with the support of Mitsubishi Power...
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11/17/2020
Oregon Department of Energy Releases 2020 Biennial Energy Report
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) released its 2020 Biennial Energy Report on November 1, 2020. The Report is the next iteration of their inaugural report released in 2018, and is the state’s official energy report...
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11/13/2020
Mills Administration Releases Report on Strengthening Maine’s Clean Energy Economy
A new report from the Governor’s Energy Office and Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future offers a detailed analysis of the momentum within Maine’s clean energy economy, and how the sector is emerging as a source of economic growth and workforce opportunities to help the state’s recovery from the economic disruption of COVID-19...
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11/12/2020
NASEO Releases Bipartisan Energy Policy Recommendations for Administration and Congress
These recommendations are designed to inform the new administration and Congress on key energy and climate priorities and more.
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11/3/2020
SMART-POWER MOU Formalizes Collaboration Among North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia on Offshore Wind
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a “framework [to] cooperatively promote, develop, and expand offshore wind energy generation and the accompanying industry supply chain and workforce...
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11/3/2020
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Awarded $2.1 Million for an Offshore Wind Roadmap
The Maine Governor’s Energy Office was awarded more than $2.1 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to support their efforts in planning for offshore wind developments in the state...
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10/15/2020
Hydropower and Environmental Groups Unite Around Climate Benefits, and Seek to Mitigate Environmental Harms, of Dams
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) and other key hydro industry stakeholders have issued a joint statement with environmental and conservation stakeholders: the Joint Statement of Collaboration on U...
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10/13/2020
Municipal LED Streetlight Program Releases New Report on Status of LED Streetlighting Conversions in Maryland and Virginia
As part of a Maryland and Virginia initiative to facilitate the conversion of streetlights by local governments to LEDs, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) recently published a report outlining potential cost-savings related to upgraded streetlighting technologies in municipalities...
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10/13/2020
New Report: Designing Equity-Focused Stakeholder Engagement to Inform Programs and Policies
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10/10/2020
Leveraging State Funds for Clean Energy: Lessons from New York State
On September 10, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Chairman Richard L. Kauffman co-released an op-ed that discusses how states can leverage limited resources to maximize the impact of public funding in a post-COVID environment...
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10/9/2020
NASEO Endorses Bill to Make 179D Deduction for Commercial Energy Efficiency Permanent
Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) introduced the Incentivize Energy-Saving Improvements Act (H.R. 8547) to make permanent 179D of the tax code that offsets the high costs of energy efficient components and systems for commercial, high-rise multifamily residential, health care, institutional, public, and educational facilities...
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10/7/2020
Governor Mills, Maine, Calls Approval of Renewable Energy Projects, Led by Solar, “Historic Step Forward”
Governor Janet Mills of Maine recently released a statement praising statewide approvals of 17 renewable energy projects, noting “a historic step forward in Maine’s effort to embrace renewable energy, create good paying green-collar jobs, diversify and expand our economy, and combat the threat of climate change...
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9/30/2020
Exclusive U.S. Jobs Data Released to Aid Workforce Training and Economic Recovery
On September 29, 2020, the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), and BW Research Partnership (BWRP) published a new resource for policymakers: an online repository of key data sets detailing energy, energy efficiency, and motor vehicles employment characteristics by sector, subsector, and technology area at the national and state levels as reported to BWRP by survey respondents for the 2017-2020 editions of the U...
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9/29/2020
NASEO Welcomes New Board Chair and Executive Committee
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the NASEO Board and members participating in the NASEO business meeting elected Kelley Smith Burk, Director of the Florida Office of Energy, as Chair of the NASEO Board of Directors.
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9/28/2020
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Reestablishment of Office of Arctic Energy
On September 17, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy (DOE) Dan Brouillette and U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (AK-R) announced the reestablishment of the DOE’s Arctic Energy Office (AEO), to be located on the campus of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks...
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9/21/2020
FERC Approves New Order Allowing Distributed Energy Resources to Participate in Wholesale Markets
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on September 17 approved Order 2222 to enable distributed energy resources (DER) to compete in all regional organized wholesale electricity markets. Chairman Neil Chatterjee and Commissioner Rich Glick approved the order with Commissioner James Danly dissenting...
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9/21/2020
H2@Scale Project Launched in Texas
Frontier Energy, Inc., in close collaboration with GTI and The University of Texas at Austin, recently announced the launch of a U.S. Department of Energy project, Demonstration and Framework for H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond...
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9/15/2020
Governor Abbott, Texas, Declares Clean Energy Week
Texas Governor Abbot issued a statewide proclamation naming September 21-25, 2020 Clean Energy Week.
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9/8/2020
South Carolina Launches New Online State Financing Program Portal
The South Carolina Energy Office launched a website that helps residential and commercial consumers easily find energy-saving programs.
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8/25/2020
Pennsylvania Jobs Report Finds Fast Growth in Clean Energy Employment from 2017 to 2019
Last week, the Energy Programs Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection unveiled the Clean Energy Employment Report, highlighting the critical role energy jobs play in the state’s economy...
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8/24/2020
Schools, Efficiency, COVID, and Air Quality
State and local governments are grappling with the investments needed for students to return to school amidst COVID.
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8/19/2020
Kentucky Adds Another Zero Energy School through Guaranteed Energy Performance Contracting
Jennings Creek Elementary School in Warren County, Kentucky achieved verified zero energy performance in the spring of 2020, becoming the second zero energy school in the Warren County Public School district and the third in Kentucky...
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8/14/2020
NASEO Board Passes Commitment to Equity, Access, and Inclusion
Last month, NASEO’s Board of Directors passed the “Commitment to Equity, Access, and Inclusion,” highlighting tangible steps NASEO will take to address inequities and disparities in the costs and benefits of America’s energy systems, infrastructure, policies, and programs...
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7/24/2020
Senator Murkowski, State Energy Officials Discuss “What’s After Renewable Portfolio Standards”
In a “Path to Clean Energy” event hosted by NHA and NASEO, Senator Lisa Murkowski and SEOs shared insights on pathways to a decarbonized economy.
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7/24/2020
New Battery Storage Project Launched in Iowa
In Decorah, Iowa, a new battery storage project is underway.
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7/21/2020
FERC Dismisses NERA Net Metering Petition; Announces PURPA Reform
On July 16, 2020, FERC dismissed NERA's request for a declaratory order that FERC has exclusive jurisdiction over electricity sales from consumer-sited generation.
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7/17/2020
FY'21 U.S. House Energy and Water Appropriations Update
The House Appropriations Committee released its report to accompany the Energy and Water Development bill.
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7/13/2020
REV West States Designate over 3,000 miles of Highway Electric Charging Corridors
On June 23, 2020, the Federal Highway Administration announced the newest designations into the Alternative Fuels Corridors program. Across the eight states in the REV West partnership (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) five new designations of “corridor-ready” for Electric Vehicles were made, covering 164 miles of highway...
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7/6/2020
Bi-Partisan “Growing Climate Solutions Act” Under Consideration by U.S. Senate
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020 (S.3894).
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7/2/2020
$500 Million Home Energy Efficiency Bill Introduced
On June 24, 2020, the NASEO supported HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020, was introduced by Representatives Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and David McKinley (R-W.Va.), and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N...
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6/29/2020
$22 Billion Mission Critical Facilities Efficiency and Resilience
On June 24, 2020, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Open Back Better Act of 2020.
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6/29/2020
DOE Announces New Coal Innovation Centers Initiative
On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) announced its intention to provide up to $122 million in funding, through a competitive process, to establish multiple coal innovation centers to focus on manufacturing value-added, carbon-based products from coal and develop new methods to extract and process rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal...
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6/26/2020
NASEO Releases New Report on States and Cleantech Innovation
NASEO released a new report analyzing ways to advance clean energy technology research.
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6/25/2020
IRS Releases 45Q Tax Credit Proposed Guidance
On May 28, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) issued proposed regulations on the implementation of the 45Q tax credit, which was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 on February 8, 2018...
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6/22/2020
FERC to Convene Two Technical Conferences on Carbon Pricing and Offshore Wind Integration this Fall and Invites Comments on Cybersecurity Paper
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced it will hold a Technical Conference on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9am to 5pm EDT to discuss considerations related to state adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms in regions with Commission-jurisdictional organized wholesale electricity markets...
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6/22/2020
Florida Governor Signs Bill Supporting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion
On June 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Essential State Infrastructure Bill into law, which will support the construction of electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations along the State Highway System...
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6/18/2020
NASEO and NARUC Announce Initiative on Cybersecurity in Solar Projects
NASEO and NARUC have launched a new partnership to mitigate cybersecurity risks and consequences in solar energy developments.
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6/18/2020
NASEO Releases Cybersecurity Report
On June 5, 2020, NASEO released a new cybersecurity report titled, “Enhancing Energy Sector Cybersecurity: Pathways for State and Territory Energy Offices." The report provides a high-level overview of energy sector cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and identifies specific actions that State Energy Offices can take to enhance internal cybersecurity and support energy sector cybersecurity within their states...
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6/5/2020
Multi-Organization $22 Billion Mission Critical Facility Energy and Resilience Retrofit Proposal
Over the past nine months, NASEO has worked with a variety of organizations to develop a proposed Mission Critical Facility Energy and Resilience Retrofit Program.
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6/1/2020
NASEO Joins Alliance to Save Energy in Mission-Critical Facility Renewal Proposal
In partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy and several other partners, NASEO is calling on Congress and the Administration to fund the retrofit of thousands of federal, state, and local mission-critical facilities (e...
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6/1/2020
New NASEO Paper Explores the Value of Home Energy Labels for Participants in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) published The Value of Adding Home Energy Score to Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs, a paper exploring the value of documenting energy efficiency improvements completed in low-income energy efficiency programs...
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6/1/2020
Nearly 600,000 Clean Energy Jobs Lost So Far Due to COVID-19, Analysis Reveals
A new analysis by BW Research Partnership for E4TheFuture, Environmental Entrepreneurs, and the American Council on Renewable Energy found a sharp uptick in job losses in the clean energy sector in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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5/21/2020
NASEO Submits Comments on FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
NASEO submitted comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the implementation of the Proposed Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program...
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5/18/2020
NASEO Submits Comments on DOE Building Technologies Office Draft Connected Communities Funding Opportunity Announcement
Through the NASEO Buildings Committee and the NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) Working Group, NASEO submitted its response to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) request-for-information on its draft Connected Communities Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)...
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5/18/2020
DOE Invites States and Territories to Join National Community Solar Partnership
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites staff of the State and Territory Energy Offices to join the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP), a coalition of stakeholders working to expand access to affordable community solar to every American household by 2025...
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5/15/2020
NASEO Files Protest, Comments with FERC Opposing New England Ratepayers Association Petition
On June 15, NASEO filed a protest and additional comments with FERC opposing NERA's effort to eliminate state authority over net metering.
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5/6/2020
Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020 Released, Updating the State Vision for Transportation Electrification
On April 23, 2020, Colorado released a 2020 update to the Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan, setting the ambitious “long-term goal of 100% of light-duty vehicles being electric and 100% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles being zero emission...
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5/1/2020
DOE Releases Report on Safe Geologic Storage of Captured CO2
On April 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy released a report titled “Safe Geologic Storage of Captured Carbon Dioxide: Two Decades of DOE’s Carbon Storage R&D Program in Review."
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4/23/2020
March 2020 Clean Energy Job Losses Exceed 100,000, Expected to Worsen
A newly-released analysis by BW Research Partnership estimates that in March 2020 alone, clean energy job losses totaled 106,400 in the United States, representing a three percent drop in employment...
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4/15/2020
Virginia’s Governor Northam Signs Multiple Clean Energy Bills into Law
On April 12, 2020, Governor Northam signed two signature energy bills into law: the Virginia Clean Economy Act (HB 1526/SB 851) and revisions to the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act (HB981/SB 1027)...
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4/14/2020
Texas SECO Supports Watt Watchers Program in San Antonio
Watt Watchers of Texas – a program supported by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office – enabled CPS Energy, the San Antonio municipal utility, to distribute timely energy savings resources to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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4/13/2020
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases 2019 State Fact Sheets and 2020 List of Top Cities with ENERGY STAR® Certified Buildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2019 State Fact Sheets and 2020 list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings were released this week. The State Fact Sheets contain a wealth of information about program partners in each state and the District of Columbia, including details on the number of ENERGY STAR product manufacturers, product certifiers, the number of certified homes and buildings, and more...
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4/13/2020
NASEO, EFI Release the 2020 U.S. Energy & Employment Report
The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) published the 2020 U.S. Energy & Employment Report (USEER)
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3/24/2020
NASEO Launches Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19), NASEO has launched the NASEO COVID-19 Resource Hub. The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are widespread, and reinvigorating the U.S. economy will require a multi-sector response.
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3/20/2020
FERC Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Electric Transmission Incentives
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NOPR) to revise its electric transmission incentive policy. Under the proposed rule, transmission projects would receive incentives based on economic and reliability benefits, shifting from the current incentive approach based on the risks and challenges faced by a project...
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3/20/2020
U.S. House and Senate "Dear Colleague" Letter Results
135 U.S. House members and 45 Senate members sign the "Dear Colleague" letters in support of FY'21 funding for SEP and WAP.
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3/19/2020
NASEO Advances Policy Support for SEP, WAP, and other Key Programs
Over the past month, NASEO has worked with the states, members of Congress, and other key partners to build policy support for programs essential to the State Energy Offices. NASEO is currently supporting the “Dear Colleague” letter Senate urging increased funding for the U...
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3/19/2020
FMCSA Issues Expanded Declaration Providing Hours-of-Service Relief Supporting COVID-19 Emergency Relief Response
On March 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an expanded national emergency declaration providing hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial drivers providing direct assistance supporting COVID-19 emergency relief efforts to meet immediate needs for:
Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19;
Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 (e...
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3/19/2020
Alaska Energy Authority Funds School Bus Replacement Program
Last month, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) announced $4.4 million in funding to replace 33 school buses in eight school districts around the state. The funds will remove older diesel buses from the road and cover the costs of newer, more efficient, and cleaner burning buses...
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3/18/2020
Energy Sector Pandemic Analysis and News Round-Up
The following is a list of articles relevant to the energy sector response to the coronavirus. New resources will be added on a daily basis. If you would like to submit an article to be reviewed and posted, please email Campbell Delahoyde (cdelahoyde@naseo...
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3/16/2020
National Emergency Declared; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Waived
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared an emergency and pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23(a)(l)(i), an emergency exists that warrants an exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), except as otherwise restricted by the below Emergency Declaration...
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3/16/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Energy Emergency Response Resources
NASEO staff and the NASEO Energy Security Committee are working with DOE and private sector partners to share information and best practices related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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3/12/2020
NASEO Welcomes New Board Members to the Southeast
NASEO welcomes two new Board members from the Southeast – Mitchell Simpson (AR) and Sumesh Arora (MS). Both will serve as regional representatives on the NASEO Board of Directors.
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3/10/2020
Trump Administration Proposes NEPA Reform – Comments Due March 10, 2020
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced a proposal to reform and update the regulations surrounding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Administration’s goal is to “simplify and clarify requirements” and to reform regulations that have not been modernized in 40 years...
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2/26/2020
California Approves Community Solar under 2019 Residential PV Mandate
Last week, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a community solar project under the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, which require the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on new single-family and low-rise residential homes...
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2/25/2020
IRS Announces Long-Awaited Guidance on “45Q” Carbon Credit
On February 19, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance and a revenue procedure on the “45Q” tax credit for companies using carbon capture equipment. The credit provide $20 per metric ton of qualified carbon oxide capture at facilities whose construction starts before 2024...
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2/20/2020
DOE Notice of Intent for a Funding Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility of Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced its intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled "Connected Communities" that would invest up to $42 million in pilots around the country...
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2/19/2020
NASEO Submits MOPR Comments to FERC
On February 18, 2020, NASEO filed comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the recent PJM ruling on the minimum offer price rule (MOPR).
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2/19/2020
Tennessee Office of Energy Programs Director Champions SEP Before House
On January 29, the Tennessee Office of Energy Programs participated in an energy efficiency briefing before the House, held by EESI and hosted by Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Jeff Fortenberry.
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2/12/2020
NASEO Board Elects Kelley Smith Burk, Jason Lanclos to Executive Committee, Welcomes New Board Members
NASEO welcomed several members to Board positions during the 2020 Energy Policy Outlook Conference and Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.
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2/5/2020
Rhode Island Governor Raimondo Signs 100% Renewable Executive Order
On January 17, 2020, Governor Gina Raimondo signed Executive Order 20-01, requiring Rhode Island “to meet 100% of the state’s electricity demand with renewable energy resources by 2030.” The Order builds on previous renewable energy policies and decarbonization goals, such as the Resilient Rhode Island Act, which requires greenhouse gas reductions of 80% below 1990 levels by 2050...
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1/22/2020
Register Today for NASEO's 2020 Energy Policy Outlook Conference and Innovation Summit
Please join NASEO for the 2020 Energy Policy Outlook Conference and Innovation Summit on February 4-7, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
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12/17/2019
Funding Agreement Reached for U.S. State Energy Program and Other Federal Energy Programs
NASEO is pleased to report that U.S. House and Senate Appropriators have reached agreement on the FY'20 (current fiscal year) funding for federal energy programs.
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12/17/2019
Governors Sign MOU for Intermountain West EV Corridor
On December 13, 2019, governors from eight western states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate on regional EV charging infrastructure. The states also released voluntary minimum standards for stations.
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12/16/2019
New Resources Out for Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings
Coming on the heels of NASEO’s publication of Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings: State Briefing Paper, NASEO has published two other resources to help states advance consideration of load flexibility and GEBs in electricity and energy planning, policies, and regulation.
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12/12/2019
U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus Highlights State Work in Resilience
A November 2019 briefing for members of the U.S. House of Representatives Problem Solvers Caucus demonstrated the critical role played by State and Territory Energy Offices in energy sector and community resilience due to their ability to advance innovative policies and programs across key sectors and assets, including in electricity, natural gas, fuels, healthcare facilities, shelters, and other critical infrastructure...
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12/11/2019
Senate Confirms Dan Brouillette as Secretary of Energy
In a bipartisan show of support, the U.S. Senate voted 70 to 15 to confirm Dan Brouillette as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy. Since 2017, Mr. Brouillette served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Secretary Rick Perry...
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12/5/2019
NASEO Launches State Alumni Program
Last week during the NASEO Board of Directors Meeting, David Terry, NASEO’s Executive Director, formally announced the launch of the NASEO State Alumni Program for former State and Territory Energy Office members...
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11/27/2019
A Small But Growing Market: New Buildings in the Southeast Demonstrate the Future of The Built Environment
Last month, NASEO’s Maddie Koewler visited three high-performance buildings in the Southeast that are pioneers in sustainable, smart, and integrated design. With locally sourced materials, on-site renewable energy, creatively engineered HVAC, and energy efficient features, builders are pushing the boundaries of traditional design and showcasing how the built environment can be sustainable and generative...
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11/13/2019
Florida Proposes Significant Climate Legislation
Last month, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Energy hosted the 2019 Florida Energy and Climate Summit where participants learned how Florida is diversifying its energy sources; promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative vehicle technology; spurring economic growth; and adapting to climate change...
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11/6/2019
Utah’s International Partnerships Push Energy Forward
In the past few months, Utah’s Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED) has solidified key international partnerships with Canada, Mexico, India and Japan that will further energy collaboration across policy, development, education and innovation for years to come...
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11/6/2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Loan Program to Support Rural Electrification
On November 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced investments of $1.4 billion to build and improve rural electric infrastructure in 21 states. For a full list of projects and states, please click here...
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11/5/2019
NASEO Releases Report on Grid-interactive Buildings
NASEO’s new report, Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings: State Briefing Paper, describes how grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs) can benefit the grid and building owners and occupants.
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10/28/2019
Virginia's Biggest Renewables Contract to Date
Virginia now has the most substantial renewable energy contract in the United States at 420 megawatts, thanks to a decision by Governor Ralph Northam last week.
According to Utility Dive, the contract draws from solar and wind, leading to energy production that meets 45% of Virginia’s yearly energy demand...
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10/24/2019
Virginia Claims Biggest State Renewables Contract to Date
Virginia now has the most substantial renewable energy contract in the United States at 420 megawatts, thanks to a decision by Governor Ralph Northam last week.
Northam’s move is in line with Executive Order Forty-Three, which mandates 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050, 30 percent of which needs to be accomplished within the next ten years...
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10/23/2019
Learn More and Register for the 2019 Texas Energy Summit
The 2019 Texas Energy Summit will be hosted by the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) in Austin, Texas, on November 12-14, 2019. The ESL is a division of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and a member of the Texas A&M University System...
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10/23/2019
NASEO Residential Report Identifies the Home-to-Grid Connection for a Clean, Affordable, and Resilient Grid
On Thursday, October 17, as policymakers in Congress and across the United States consider policies to boost utility grid efficiency and resiliency while addressing carbon pollution, the AnnDyl Policy Group, together with the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), released Residential Grid-Interactive Efficient Building Technology and Policy: Harnessing the Power of Homes for a Clean, Affordable, Resilient Grid of the Future...
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10/16/2019
ENERGY STAR Treasure Hunt and Energy Awareness Month
In recognition of Energy Awareness Month this October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new suite of “Energy Treasure Hunt” tools to help teams discover opportunities for energy and cost savings in facilities...
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10/11/2019
Texas Hosts Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days in Austin and San Antonio
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy and swissnex San Francisco recently hosted the Swiss-US Energy Innovation Days in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
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10/11/2019
La Kretz Innovation Campus Gives Over $400 Million Back to Los Angeles, CA
During NASEO’s 2019 Annual Meeting, State Energy Officials, industry experts, and energy innovators were invited to tour the La Kretz Innovation Campus.
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10/2/2019
States Stepping Up: Listen to NASEO General Counsel Jeff Genzer on Latest Political Climate Podcast
At NASEO’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Manhattan Beach, California, NASEO Counsel Jeff Genzer participated in a live taping of the Political Climate podcast with host Julia Pyper, Senior Editor, Greentech Media, Brandon Hurlbut, Co-Founder and Partner, Boundary Stone Partners, and Shane Skelton, Co-Founder and Partner, S2C Pacific...
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9/30/2019
Illinois Office of Energy Supports University Solar + Storage Project
Earlier this month, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Energy announced a $900,000 grant to Southern Illinois University - Carbondale for a 150kW solar generating project on campus containing 310 kWh of storage...
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9/30/2019
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Approves Reauthorization of SEP
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently approved the reauthorization of the State Energy Program (SEP) (S. 2094) (Gardner - R-CO/Bennet - D-CO).
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9/25/2019
Bipartisan Promoting American Energy Jobs Act Introduced in Senate
On Thursday, September 19, U.S. Senators Shaheen (D-NH) and McSally (R-AZ) introduced a bill to require DOE to conduct an annual survey and report of employment in the U.S. energy sector.
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9/23/2019
House Passage of Reauthorization of the U.S. State Energy Program
On Monday, September 9, 2019, the House passed H.R. 2114 on a bipartisan basis under suspension of the House rules. H.R. 2114 reauthorizes the U.S. State Energy Program at a funding level of $90 million/year (the present appropriation is $55 million/year)...
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9/23/2019
Amazon Commits to Net Zero Carbon by 2040 and Wants Others to Follow
Last week, Amazon in partnership with Global Optimism, a purpose-driven enterprise focused on social and environmental change, released The Climate Pledge, an agreement compelling businesses who sign on to have net zero emissions by 2040...
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9/23/2019
NASEO Annual Meeting Keynote Mary Nichols Stresses State Action
Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board, stressed the importance of state action to address climate change during her keynote address at NASEO’s Annual Meeting. “We want to be on the right side of history...
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9/17/2019
House Passage of Reauthorization of the U.S. State Energy Program
On Monday, September 9, 2019, the House passed H.R. 2114 on a bipartisan basis under suspension of the House rules.
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9/10/2019
NASEO Submits Comments on FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program
On July 15, 2019, NASEO submitted official comments on FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.
Date Posted:
7/30/2019
SEP Reauthorization Introduced at U.S. Senate Committee
On July 11, 2019, U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced legislation to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which would reauthorize the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP).
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7/30/2019
NASEO Releases Updated FMCSA Guidance
NASEO completed an update to its “Guidance for States on Relief from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in an Energy Emergency."
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7/29/2019
NARUC-NASEO Comprehensive Electricity Planning Task Force Announces 16 State Members
The Task Force for Comprehensive Electricity Planning has announced 16 states to represent NARUC and NASEO on the joint task force.
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7/28/2019
The FutureHAUS is Here!
NASEO joined Virginia Division of Energy (Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy) staff on a tour of the Virginia Tech FutureHAUS and Tech’s power electronics laboratory in Arlington, VA. FutureHAUS, the product of collaboration by over 100 Virginia Tech students and faculty across multiple disciplines, took first prize in the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East competition held in Dubai...
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6/30/2019
Green Banks in the United States: 2018 Annual Industry Report Released
On May 28, the American Green Bank Consortium, in partnership with the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) released its annual report Green Banks in the United States. The report discusses the evolution of Green Banks in the states and provides information on the changing trends in green bank design and project funding activities...
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6/27/2019
EPA Releases Affordable Clean Energy Rule to Replace the Clean Power Plan
On June 19, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final version of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. The rule is the result of a multi-year process, which repeals the Clean Power Plan and gives states three years to submit compliance plans under new guidelines...
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6/27/2019
Maine Governor’s Energy Office, NASEO, ACEEE, and the Island Institute Examine High Rural Energy Costs at Senate Briefing
On Wednesday, June 19th, the office of Maine’s Senator King, in partnership with NASEO, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and the Island Institute, hosted a briefing to explore expanding access to energy efficiency upgrades in remote and high energy cost communities...
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6/25/2019
Washington Clean Energy Fund Awards 10 Innovative Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects
The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced over $8.2 million in grants from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to 10 proposed projects that will support research, development and deployment of renewable energy technologies in Washington...
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6/21/2019
Highlights from DOE's 2019 National Energy Codes Conference
On May 28-30, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted the 2019 National Energy Codes Conference in Denver, Colorado. The event brought together codes experts from across the world (as far as New Zealand) to share best practices, learn the latest industry news, and network...
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6/14/2019
NASEO, Qualcomm, the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Others to Host Smart Technology Roadmap Workshop in Texas
Hosted by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, NASEO, along with Qualcomm and other stakeholders, is continuing its commitment to long-term community resilience through the Smart Technology Roadmap for Texas...
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6/10/2019
Colorado Passes Suite of Energy and Climate Bills Toward Governor’s 100% Renewable Energy Roadmap
The State of Colorado ended May by enacting a flurry of clean energy bills aiming to decarbonize the state’s electric and transportation sectors. On May 30th, Governor Polis signed seven climate and energy bills, addressing carbon caps for the electric grid, energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy infrastructure, and new rules on the state’s Public Utility Commission (PUC)...
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6/7/2019
NASEO and States Participate in DOE Clear Path VII Exercise
Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response hosted the Clear Path VII functional exercise examining coordinated state, regional, and federal emergency potential response to an earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone...
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6/5/2019
NASEO Hosts Western States Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Workshop
On April 30-May 1, NASEO, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Association, and with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, hosted a Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Workshop, for states in the Western region to support the development of multi-state coordination to address fuel shortage challenges during a catastrophic and wide-spread event (e...
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6/4/2019
NARUC-NASEO Comprehensive Electricity Planning Task Force Convenes in Denver
In April, the Task Force on Comprehensive Electricity Planning, co-established by NASEO and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), convened its first workshop with commissioners and state energy officials representing the 16 participating states...
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5/30/2019
NASEO, EFI Release Clean Energy Workforce Assessment for City of Minneapolis
Using data collected by BW Research Partnership for the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, NASEO partnered with Energy Futures Initiative, the Minneapolis Offices of Sustainability and Community Planning and Economic Development, and other key stakeholders to examine current and future careers and occupations in the energy efficiency and renewable electricity fields in the City...
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5/28/2019
Commissioner Andrew McAllister, California, Featured on Nightly Business Report’s “Infrastructure Week”
On May 14th, Commissioner Andrew McAllister of the California Energy Commission and Chair of the NASEO Board of Directors, was featured on Nightly Business Report’s “Infrastructure Week” spotlight on net-zero homes.
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5/20/2019
Register Today for NASEO's 2019 Annual Meeting
Join NASEO in Manhattan Beach, California, for our 2019 Annual Meeting, where we will convene State Energy Officials, Affiliate Members, local government partners and private sector leaders to discuss effective energy programs and policies.
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5/20/2019
Millington, Tennessee Attracts Biggest Solar Project in the State
After 3 years and $100 million invested, the biggest solar farm in Tennessee is ready for use in Millington.
The solar farm was once a horse ranch, owned by the city for two decades, which the Navy base in the area paid to maintain...
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5/16/2019
Utah Approves More than $10 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
In the past month, the State of Utah has approved three measures, which will collectively invest more than $10 million in EV charging infrastructure across the state. Utah’s legislature approved two funding mechanisms to support EVs during their 2019 session: $2 million was allocated to install EV chargers at state-owned facilities; and $5 million was approved to incentivize private businesses and government entities to install EV charging equipment on their property...
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4/25/2019
NASEO Releases Overview of Key Energy Elements of DRRA
On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed H.R. 302, which contains the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA).
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4/19/2019
Governors, State Legislators Respond to Trump Executive Order on Energy Infrastructure
On April 10, 2019, Donald Trump issued "Executive Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Growth" to promote the development of new oil and gas infrastructure. The order directs several agency actions:
Section 3: The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is directed to clarify and, as needed, update federal guidance on the Clean Water Act in order to promote private investment in U...
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4/12/2019
SEP Reauthorization Introduced at U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on April 10, 2019, to consider a number of bills, including the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) reauthorization and Weatherization Assistance Program reauthorization (H.R. 2041).
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4/12/2019
DOE to Host National Energy Codes Conference in Denver, CO
The U.S. Department of Energy will host the National Energy Codes Conference in Denver, CO from May 28-30, 2019. Registration is now open, and scholarships are available. Please contact Ed Carley (ecarley@naseo...
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4/8/2019
Maine Passes Bill to Support Solar, Eliminate Gross Metering
On Monday, April 2, 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed bill LD 91, ending Maine’s controversial three-year policy of “gross metering,” by which owners of solar panels were required to purchase an extra meter to measure excess energy generated through their solar array, and compensated at a lower-than-market value for their electricity production, even if used on-site...
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4/8/2019
U.S. House and Senate Members Sign on in Record Numbers to Support SEP and WAP
FY'20 House and Senate "Dear Colleague Letters" attracted 137 and 45 signatures, respectively, in support of funding for SEP and WAP.
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4/1/2019
NASEO Talks VW Settlement to Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association
On March 20, 2019, Dylan Tucker, Program Manager for NASEO, presented to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, kicking off a session on the Volkswagen Settlement. Dylan’s presentation provided an overview of how the nearly $15 billion in settlement funds will be spent: $10 billion to vehicle replacements or refurbishments, $2 billion to create Electrify America, and nearly $3 billion given to state governments through an Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT)...
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3/28/2019
Partnerships and Power Sector Modernization
In 2016, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) began a process for statewide discussions around power sector modernization by participating in a National Governors’ Association Policy Academy...
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3/26/2019
EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2019 Projects Robust Growth and Abundant Energy for U.S.
On January 24, 2019, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Annual Energy Outlook for 2019. The report, which forecasts domestic energy markets through 2050, projects significant development of domestic oil, natural gas, and renewable resource generation...
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3/26/2019
States Utilize SEP Funds to Spur Energy-Related Economic Development and to Support Energy Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
On March 11, 2019, the Trump Administration released details of its budget request to Congress zeroing out the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) among other critical energy activities.
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3/20/2019
NASEO Joins SEPA Renovate Initiative on Electric System Regulatory Innovation
A diverse group of national nonprofit organizations and industry thought leaders announced a new initiative to help evolve state regulatory processes for the power sector to keep pace with the dynamic energy needs of customers and develop more effective ways of working together to identify and deliver new solutions to those needs...
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3/18/2019
Austin Technology Incubator Fostering Success in Energy Tech Markets
The Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), a business incubator that provides resources and networks for entrepreneurs, reports a $9.8 million impact on Texas’s economy as of the 2018 fiscal year...
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3/11/2019
NASEO and EFI Release the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
On March 6, 2019, NASEO released the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) in partnership with the Energy Futures Initiative and BW Research Partnership.
The launch included remarks from David Terry, NASEO Executive Director and the Honorable Ernest Moniz, EFI President and CEO and former U...
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3/8/2019
Iowa Releases Strategy to Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development
Last week the Iowa Energy Office released their report “Charging Forward: Iowa’s Opportunities for Electric Vehicle Support.” The report was called for by the State’s Legislature, and was the result of months of stakeholder engagement through a working group between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Department of Transportation, and local utilities...
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3/4/2019
Interest in Texas Power Pool Could Provide New Access to Reliable Renewables
On February 15th, Texas Energy Aggregation, under an initiative of the Texas Comptroller’s Statewide Procurement Division and the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), released a request for proposal (RFP) for the wholesale renewable portion of the Texas Power Pool...
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2/26/2019
Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Roadmap Released
The Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Roadmap was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Energy Programs Office. The Roadmap comes at an important time for Pennsylvania...
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2/19/2019
New Report Released: Beneath the Surface: Opportunities and Strategies to Improve the Energy Performance of State Water Conveyance, Treatment, and Irrigation Systems
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) released Beneath the Surface: Opportunities and Strategies to Improve the Energy Performance of State Water Conveyance, Treatment, and Irrigation Systems to provide information and best practices to State Energy Directors as they work to address the interactions between energy and water use around state water infrastructure.
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2/19/2019
Washington State Energy Director Testifies on WAP Appropriations
On February 13, Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce, testified in support of funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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2/13/2019
States, Companies Bullish on Offshore Wind
Kicking off the discussion on “Offshore Wind: The Giga Opportunity” at NASEO’s 2019 Energy Policy Outlook Conference, Mary Beth Tung, director of the Maryland Energy Administration, treated participants not only to her office’s distinctive blue offshore wind socks but also a breakdown of the key issues that state policymakers need to grapple with to realize this growing clean energy opportunity: engagement of federal and private sector stakeholders, transmission planning, and, importantly, workforce training and development...
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2/11/2019
“Sleepwalking into a Disaster”: Keynote Dr. Fox-Penner Stresses Energy Efficiency and Electrification as Climate Priorities
“We are sleepwalking into a disaster,” said Dr. Peter Fox-Penner, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Boston University, on reports from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change discussing the imminent risk of climate crisis...
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2/8/2019
DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Discusses Affordability, Integration, Storage with NASEO Members
The opening morning of NASEO’s Energy Policy Outlook Conference featured Daniel Simmons, newly-appointed Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy...
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2/6/2019
NASEO Releases Energy-Water Nexus Report
NASEO recently released Beneath the Surface: Opportunities and Strategies for States to Improve the Energy Performance of Water Conveyance, Treatment, and Irrigation Systems to provide information and best practices to State Energy Directors as they work to address the interactions between energy and water use around state water infrastructure...
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2/5/2019
NASEO, ESC, NAESCO Join Forces on ESPC Principles and Collaborate with DOE on New ESPC Resources
NASEO, ESC, and NAESCO joined forces in establishing principles for strengthening and expanding the use of ESPCs.
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2/1/2019
Seven Key Considerations for Offshore Wind Transmission
The following post was contributed to NASEO by Kent Herzog, Competitive Transmission Manager, Burns & McDonnell. Burns & McDonnell is a sponsor of the 2019 Energy Policy Outlook Conference and Mr...
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2/1/2019
New Colorado Governor Signs Historic Executive Order to Promote Electric Vehicles
The new Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, released an Executive Order supporting an aggressive transition to electric vehicles. The Order cites a recent study which concludes that a “large-scale transition to electric vehicles by 2050 would have cumulative net savings to Coloradans of $43 billion...
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1/23/2019
Drive Electric Tennessee Releases Statewide Electric Vehicle Roadmap
Drive Electric Tennessee released the first edition of its Electric Vehicle Roadmap for the state. The Roadmap identifies projects and initiatives for local stakeholder implementation that will increase electric vehicle adoption across multiple Tennessee use cases and sectors...
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1/22/2019
Tennessee Energy Director Speaks on Capitol Hill
On January 16th, Molly Cripps, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, spoke at a U.S. Capitol briefing, “Energy Efficiency Means Business."
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1/22/2019
Pennsylvania Governor Continues to Make Landmark Environmental Decisions
At the beginning of January, Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania signed an executive order putting in place both the first statewide air pollution and carbon pollution targets with measurable checkpoints...
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1/14/2019
Introducing NASEO Affiliate Slipstream
As of January 1, 2019, Seventhwave and WECC, a NASEO Affiliate, merged to form Slipstream. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with over 160 staff members and field offices across the country, Slipstream is focused on finding new ways to save energy through market-based solutions and research, educating energy professionals around best practices, and improving public health due to cleaner energy...
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1/14/2019
NASEO Viking Shadow After-Action Report Now Available
Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) released the key findings, proposed actions, and recommendations resulting from Viking Shadow, a multi-state energy emergency workshop co-hosted by DOE and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) on July 30-31, 2018 in St...
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1/14/2019
DOE Workshop Identifies Electric Transmission Development Issues
In November, NASEO attended a workshop held by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to solicit views and information from interested stakeholders on issues related to electric transmission development and siting concerns...
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1/14/2019
NIAC Publishes Report on Catastrophic Power Outages
On December 18, 2018, the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) published its findings on the nation’s ability to respond to and recover from widespread long-term power outages...
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1/14/2019
Daniel Simmons Confirmed as DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
On January 2, 2019, the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Simmons to lead the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
"NASEO applauds the U.S. Senate for this important confirmation, and we are heartened by Assistant Secretary Simmons's desire to deepen the state-federal relationship on energy research, innovation, and planning across a range of energy technologies and sectors" noted David Terry, Executive Director, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)...
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1/7/2019
Nine States and D.C. Envision New Future for Transportation
Nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region plus D.C. announced in mid-December a new transit policy, to be completed by the close of 2019, that will limit carbon pollution contributing to climate change and increase investments low-carbon technology...
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1/2/2019
Nine States and D.C. Envision New Future for Transportation
Nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region plus D.C. announced in mid-December a new transit policy, to be completed by the close of 2019, that will limit carbon pollution contributing to climate change and increase investments low-carbon technology...
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1/2/2019
Significant Continued Energy Savings are Achievable through 2029, Minnesota Study Finds
A new study released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources finds that over the next decade, natural gas and electric utilities across the state could achieve energy demand reductions of 11 and 14 percent, respectively...
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12/21/2018
California Air Resources Board Approves All-Electric Bus Fleet by 2040
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has unanimously approved the Innovative Clean Transit regulation, mandating that all public buses are all-electric, and zero-emission by 2040. The ruling by CARB will require large transit agencies to submit compliance plans in 2020, with smaller agencies submitting plans in 2023...
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12/18/2018
NASEO Appoints USGBC and Deepwater Wind to Board of Directors
NASEO is pleased to announce additional members to its Board. Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Council, U.S. Green Buildings Council, and Matthew Morrissey, Vice President, Deepwater Wind, will serve as Affiliates' Co-Chairs to the Board. NASEO extends a warm thank you to previous Affiliates' Co-Chairs, Anna Pavlova, Schneider Electric, and Meredith Tunick, Bosch, for their service and dedication.
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12/12/2018
NASEO Welcomes Dr. Mary Beth Tung, Maryland, to Board of Directors
NASEO is pleased to announce Dr. Mary Beth Tung to its Board of Directors. Dr. Tung serves as Director of the Maryland Energy Administration and joins NASEO's Board as a Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative, alongside David Althoff, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Energy Programs Office.
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12/12/2018
NASEO and USCA Release Solar Deployment Guidebook
To assist states and localities in accelerating solar adoption, The U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA) partnered with NASEO to elevate crucial strategies and tools for state and local governments to reduce the non-hardware costs of solar development.
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12/12/2018
Tennessee Leads with Wastewater Optimization Program
Tennessee’s Office of Energy Programs’ work with state water and wastewater facilities over the past several years has resulted in the state becoming a regional leader in energy and water efficiency...
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12/10/2018
Remembering George H.W. Bush’s Energy and Environmental Accomplishments
As the nation pauses to remember President George H.W. Bush, we wanted to remind everyone of his energy and environmental accomplishments.
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12/3/2018
ChargePoint Announced as Winner of ALT Fuels Colorado DCFC EV Corridors Grant Program
Governor Hickenlooper and the Colorado Energy Office have announced ChargePoint as the winner of their ALT Fuels Colorado DCFC EV Corridors Grant Program. The $10.33 million grant will support the construction of 33 EV fast-charging stations along six key transportation corridors in the state...
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11/30/2018
EFI and NASEO Announce Major Expansion of the Data Offered in the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER)
The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) and The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) today announced a major expansion of the data offered in the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER)...
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11/28/2018
Penn State Microgrid Guide Combines Fossil Fuel and Renewable Usage
The Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State has created a handbook called CHP-Enabled Renewable Energy in Microgrids in Pennsylvania: A Guidance Document for Conceiving Feasible Systems for those who want to create composite microgrid systems that include both fossil fuels and renewables...
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11/28/2018
NAIMA Building Energy Code Calculator Update to Add Passive House and National View
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association has updated the Building Energy Code Calculator to include Passive House to the list of available codes and to add a national view. The calculator projects energy and energy cost savings as well as emissions avoided from adopting and enforcing up-to-date residential and commercial model energy codes...
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11/27/2018
Federal Agencies Release Major Climate Report Called for by Congress
On November 23, the U.S. Global Climate Research Program (USGCRP), consisting of 13 federal agencies and drawing on over 300 federal and non-federal experts, released Volume II: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States of the Fourth National Climate Assessment...
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11/27/2018
NASEO, ESC Release Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (GESPC) Principles
NASEO and the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) have released a set of principles to help strengthen and expand the use of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (GESPCs) to cost-effectively upgrade the performance and energy efficiency of state, local, and institutional buildings and facilities...
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11/20/2018
U.S. Green Building Council, ASHRAE, and the International Code Council Announce the Publication of the 2018 IgCC Document
The 2018-International Green Construction Code (IgCC), released in November 2018, is the result of collaboration among three NASEO Affiliate members: the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), and ASHRAE...
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11/15/2018
NARUC and NASEO Establish New Joint Task Force on Comprehensive Electricity Planning
NASEO and NARUC recently announced a task force which will develop new approaches to align distribution system planning and resource planning processes.
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11/13/2018
Two New Microgrids in Maryland Increase Energy Resilience and Efficiency
In October, Montgomery County, Maryland publicly launched two microgrid projects composed of solar parking canopies, natural gas combined heat and power (CHP) systems, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and electrical upgrades...
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11/13/2018
The Weidt Group Executive Recognized for LEED Leadership
The Weidt Group announced on October 31st that Dana Kose, their project executive and LEED AP Building Design + Construction is a 2018 LEED Fellow. LEED Fellows are named by Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) and must be nominated by peers...
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11/13/2018
Presentations Available from NASEO's 2019 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
Presentations from NASEO's 2019 Energy Policy Outlook Conference are now available. Learn more!
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11/13/2018
DOE Proposes New Rule on Critical Electric Infrastructure Information
On October 29, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule for public comment to establish procedures for the designation of critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or FAST Act (Public Law 114-94)...
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11/2/2018
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Blackstart Hearing
On October 11, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to examine blackstart, the process for returning energy to the power grid after a system-wide blackout. The witness panel included experts from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Utilities Technology Council, North American Transmission Forum, PJM Interconnection, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...
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11/2/2018
NCC Approves Coal Report for U.S. Secretary of Energy
Last month, the National Coal Council approved a new report titled, “Power Reset: Optimizing the Existing U.S. Coal Fleet to Ensure a Reliable and Resilient Power Grid” for U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry...
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11/2/2018
REV West States Release DC Fast Charging Standards RFI
NASEO has released an RFI on behalf of the REV West states, which are seeking input on what factors to consider when developing voluntary minimum standards for DC fast charger installations.
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10/24/2018
REV West RFI: Voluntary Minimum Standards for DC Fast Charging Stations
The eight signatory states of the Regional Electric Vehicle Plan for the West Memorandum of Understanding (REV West MOU) are seeking input on what factors the states should consider when developing minimum standards for DC fast charger installations in the intermountain region...
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10/24/2018
Idaho, Nevada, and 39 Other States Have Allocated Money for EV Infrastructure
Forty-one states now have a portion of funds from the 2016 Volkswagen Settlement set aside for installing EV infrastructure in their states.
In Idaho, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is advertising the EV Supply Equipment Program to boost electric vehicle use across the state...
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10/19/2018
NASEO Chair Co-authors Op-ed on Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability
On October 15, Utility Dive published “Energy efficiency helps housing affordability, especially for low-income families,” an opinion piece co-authored by Maria Stamas, Western Director for Energy Affordability of the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Andrew McAllister, a Commissioner of the California Energy Commission and NASEO’s Board Chair...
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10/18/2018
Bosch Thermotechnology Corporation Announces First-Ever Non-Condensing Gas Furnace
Bosch Thermotechnology recently introduced its first-ever non-condensing gas furnace, rounding out the company’s product portfolio with a complete residential system for heating and cooling. The Bosch 80% AFUE Gas Furnace, BGS80 Series offers a compact size and four-way multipoise design, making it an ideal replacement for aging non-condensing furnaces...
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10/17/2018
Schneider Electric Microgrid to Service Long Beach, California Community by Creating Energy Resilience at Port
Schneider Electric will design, engineer and build a new microgrid that will enable critical energy resilience at the Port of Long Beach in California. For the second-busiest port in the nation, installation of a microgrid will bolster energy resilience and ensure business continuity at all its marine terminals while helping achieve its goal of becoming a zero-emission operation...
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10/17/2018
NASEO Attends National Clean Energy Policy Makers Symposium
NASEO recently attended the National Clean Energy Policy Makers Symposium in Washington D.C., which convenes policymakers, developers and energy industry members to explore the latest developments in clean energy technology and deployment...
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10/17/2018
Iowa Bets on Batteries with State Grant to Study Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
In an effort to maximize and leverage the state’s abundant wind and solar resources, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded a $200,000 grant to support systems research of two local solar-plus-storage projects...
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10/16/2018
Administration Lifts Summertime Ban on Sale of E15
President Trump ordered acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to lift a summertime ban on the sale of E15, and also seeks to limit speculation in the market for biofuel credits. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency currently prohibits summer sales of E15, due to smog concerns...
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10/16/2018
ACEEE Releases 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
On October 4th, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard (Scorecard). To disseminate the results of the new Scorecard, ACEEE held a webinar featuring NASEO members Commissioner Judith Judson (Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources) and Commissioner Andrew McAllister (California Energy Commission), NASEO’s new Board of Directors Chair...
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10/11/2018
Virginia Releases 2018 Energy Plan
Last week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released the Commonwealth of Virginia’s 2018 Energy Plan. The plan identifies actions that will diversify Virginia’s energy portfolio over the next ten years, such as increasing renewables, expanding access to energy financing, enhancing storage options, and broadening electric vehicle access...
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10/11/2018
NASEO and EIA Host 2018-2019 Winter Energy Outlook Webinar
On October 10, NASEO, in partnership with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), hosted the 2018-2019 Winter Energy Outlook Webinar.
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10/10/2018
Report Buttresses Case for Robust Climate Action
On October 8, 2018 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading body for assessing the science of climate change and its impacts, potential risks, and possible responses, issued Global Warming of 1.5°C (press release).
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10/10/2018
Michigan Governor Signs Pipeline Agreement with Enbridge Energy
On October 3, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed an agreement with Enbridge Energy to decommission the Line 5 petroleum pipeline segment that crosses the Straits of Mackinac and construct a new multi-use utility tunnel underneath the Straits.
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10/4/2018
NASEO Annual Meeting Features General Motors, Ford, Detroit Public Schools Pushing EV Market Boundaries
The second day of NASEO’s Annual Meeting in Detroit focused on electric vehicles and breaking into new markets in the U.S., with emphasis on challenges to EV adoption.
Britta Gross, Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization Policy at General Motors, says that GM’s goals are “zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion,” and that “the only way to get there is through electric, shared, autonomous vehicles...
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9/28/2018
NASEO Welcomes New Board Chair and Executive Committee
Commissioner Andrew McAllister of the California Energy Commission has been elected to serve as Chair of the NASEO Board. On Wednesday, September 26, McAllister addressed NASEO State and Territory Energy Office and Affiliate members at the 2018 NASEO Annual Meeting...
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9/26/2018
Detroit Sustainability Director Talks Equity, Environment, and Economy at NASEO Annual Meeting
On September 24th, NASEO kicked off the 2018 Annual Meeting with keynote Joel Howrani Heeres, the City of Detroit’s Director of Sustainability, who addressed how sustainable energy and transportation can help cities and states address pressing challenges and priorities...
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9/26/2018
White House Announces National Cybersecurity Strategy
On September 20, the White House released the National Cyber Strategy of the United States intended to strengthen America’s cybersecurity capabilities and secure the United States from cyber threats.
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9/21/2018
NASEO Releases PEV Policy Evaluation Rubric
Today, NASEO released the PEV Policy Evaluation Rubric: A Methodology for Evaluating the Impact of State and Local Policies on Plug-In Electric Vehicle Adoption, which helps decision-makers evaluate plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) programs and policies.
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9/20/2018
NASEO Releases the PEV Policy Evaluation Rubric: A Methodology for Evaluating the Impact of State and Local Policies on Plug-In Electric Vehicle Adoption
Today, NASEO released the PEV Policy Evaluation Rubric: A Methodology for Evaluating the Impact of State and Local Policies on Plug-In Electric Vehicle Adoption. The Rubric provides a unique, evidence-based method to help decision-makers identify and prioritize plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) programs and policies, and allows the user to evaluate the strengthens and weakness of all PEV-related policies in a given metro area on a scale of 1-100...
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9/20/2018
Iowa Energy Office Releases the Iowa Biomass Action Plan
The Iowa Energy Office released the Iowa Biomass Action Plan, which outlines steps that the state can take to build on the success of the biofuels industry and take Iowa’s bioeconomy to the next level...
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9/19/2018
NASEO Welcomes Kathleen Staks, Colorado, to Board of Directors
NASEO is pleased to welcome Kathleen Staks, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, to our Board of Directors, where she will serve as one of our Regional Representatives for the Central Region...
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9/19/2018
States, DOE, NASEO Coordinate on Hurricane Florence Energy Emergency Response
For nearly two weeks, the advance planning and preparations of a number of Southeastern states were called upon to deal with Hurricane Florence. While the greatest impacts were in North Carolina and South Carolina, many of the other State Energy Offices in the region also coordinated with DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and NASEO to monitor and assess potential impacts...
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9/19/2018
NASEO Joins State Groups to Request Comment Extensions on ACE and CAFE Rules
Earlier this month, NASEO joined NGA, ECOS, NACAA, and other state-focused national organizations to request comment period extensions for actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on two important rules: 1) Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Electric Utility Generating Units or ACE Rule; and 2) The Safer and Affordable Fuel Efficient Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 (CAFE standards)...
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9/19/2018
DC Mayor Bowser Pledges New Climate Commitments
On Thursday, September 13th, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environment announced that D.C. Mayor Bowser signed on to new zero-emissions goals at the Global Climate Action Summit last week in an effort to continue shrinking D...
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9/19/2018
Delaware Passes Legislation Enabling a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Delaware became the 35th state in the nation to pass legislation enabling the creation of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. The bill, one of 35 signed by Governor John Carney over a two-day period, authorized the creation of a C-PACE program and called for the state’s Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) to establish and administer the program...
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9/19/2018
DOE Welcomes New Assistant Secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
Last week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette swore in Karen S. Evans as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER).
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9/12/2018
Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development, Baja California Sign Deal to Cooperate on Energy Exports, Technology, and Infrastructure
Last month, the Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development and the Baja California Ministry of Economic Development announced an agreement to increase Utah’s exports of coal and natural gas to the Mexican state.
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9/12/2018
NASEO Hosts CyberForce Competition Call for States
Earlier this week NASEO co-hosted a call with the U.S. Department of Energy 's (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to provide information on the upcoming CyberForce Competition and discuss participation opportunities for State and Territory Energy Offices.
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9/12/2018
NASEO Presented Paper, "Rethinking Energy Codes," at ACEEE Summer Study
NASEO Senior Program Director, Rodney Sobin, presented a paper “Energy Efficiency is Not Enough: Rethinking Building Energy Performance for Good Times and Bad” at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, CA on August 15, 2018...
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8/27/2018
NASEO Input on U.S. Senate Disaster Recovery Reform Act
On July 23, 2018, NASEO sent a letter to the leadership of two U.S. Senate Committees the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. The letter stresses the importance of utilizing modern, model building codes in construction and reconstruction in order to save lives, protect homes, and return businesses to normal operation more quickly.
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8/13/2018
Western EV Expansion Provides Insights
Electric vehicle infrastructure has taken off in western U.S. states – namely Washington, Oregon, and California – where fast-charging stations for EVs are present every 25-50 miles along Interstate 5 from British Columbia to Baha, California.
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8/7/2018
Northern Marianas LED Event Attracts Hundreds of Households
On August 4, the Energy Division Office of the Department of Public Works in the Northern Mariana Islands hosted the 2018 Saipan Energy Awareness Light Emitting Diode (LED).
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8/6/2018
NASEO Co-Hosts Workshop to Improve States’ Planning for Cyber and Physical Emergencies
On July 30-31, NASEO, in coordination with the DOE's Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), hosted the “Viking” Shadow” Energy Assurance Workshop.
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8/3/2018
Massachusetts Awards 80 Municipalities Funding as Part of Green Communities Program
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito recently announced $15 million in competitive grants to help 80 municipalities invest in clean energy projects through the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Program.
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8/3/2018
Washington, DC Passes Historic Law Establishing Green Finance Authority
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Green Finance Authority Establishment Act of 2018 last month, creating a new instrumentality of the District government designed to increase private investment in sustainability and clean energy projects by offering loans, loan guarantees, credit enhancements, bonds, and other financing mechanisms.
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8/3/2018
Presentations Available from NASEO's 2018 Annual Meeting: Energy Intersections and Innovation
Learn more about NASEO's 2018 Annual Meeting - presentations now available.
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7/31/2018
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Help Disaster Recovery, Fleet Resiliency
Alternative fuel vehicles can help build system resiliency by diversifying an emergency response fleet. If a storm or other emergency disrupts a state's primary fuel supply, emergency managers should have a plan to activate fleets that run on alternative fuels to perform essential services.
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7/23/2018
NASEO Introduces “Executive-Level” Affiliate Membership
In December 2017, NASEO announced a new tier of membership for NASEO's Affiliates program, the Executive-level membership.
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7/16/2018
NASEO Hosts Petroleum Guidance Webinar
On June 7, NASEO hosted a webinar to review and discuss NASEO’s Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning.
Date Posted:
6/20/2018
NASEO Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Webinar
Last week NASEO’s Energy Security Committee hosted a webinar for states in preparation for the 2018 hurricane season.
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6/20/2018
Wisconsin Hosts Energy Innovation Summit
On May 23-24, the Wisconsin Energy Innovation Summit was held in Madison, Wisconsin - and brought together stakeholders from the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation, as well as other energy professionals and leading experts, to discuss the state of the energy industry in Wisconsin and the nation.
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6/20/2018
NASEO Hosts CCS and Emerging Clean Coal Technologies Study Tour and Workshop in Houston
On June 13-14, NASEO hosted a workshop on Carbon Capture, Sequestration, Utilization and Clean Coal Technologies.
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6/19/2018
Utah's New Energy Plan Supports Rural Development
Governor Gary Herbert unveiled a new 10-step energy action plan at Utah's annual Energy Summit in mid-May, which focuses on energy innovation and leadership in rural areas of Utah to help increase economic prosperity, job security, and standards of living.
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6/19/2018
Governor Hickenlooper Signs Bill to Provide Base Funding for Colorado's Energy Office
Governor Hickenlooper recently signed Senate Bill 18-003, which provides a continual budget for Colorado's Energy Office, ensuring consistency in the programs being run through the office.
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6/19/2018
DOE Releases Report on Electricity Disruption Response Capabilities
On May 30, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its assessment of the potential scope and duration of a power outage from a major cyber-attack and evaluation of the nations' ability to manage consequences of an attack against the electric subsector.
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6/19/2018
17 Governors Commit to New Climate Action
In June 2017, President Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, spurring a bipartisan coalition of states, led by the governors from California, Washington, and New York, to commit to climate action.
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6/14/2018
Governor Cuomo Puts $250 Million into New York EV Technology
On May 31, Governor Andrew Cuomo launched EVolve NY, a new initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption in New York.
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6/13/2018
Project Selected to Bring Offshore Wind Energy to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that Vineyard Wind was selected by the Commonwealth’s Electric Distribution Companies to move forward to contract negotiations as part of the offshore wind energy procurement authorized by An Act Relative to Energy Diversity, signed by Governor Baker in 2016.
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5/24/2018
Senate Letter to Secretary Perry on SEP and WAP
On May 21, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry thanking him for the commitment he made to release FY’18 funding for the U.S. State Energy Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program no later than July 1, 2018.
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5/22/2018
U.S. Energy and Employment Report Now Available
The 2018 USEER finds that energy sectors employ approximately 6.5 million Americans, an increase by about 2 percent, adding 133,000 net new jobs, roughly 7% of all those created in the country.
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5/16/2018
Ernest Moniz, David Terry, David Foster Introduce 2018 Energy Jobs Report – Livestream
On May 16, 2018, NASEO and the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) will publicly release the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER). The event will be livestreamed here
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5/15/2018
Energy Secretary Perry Affirms Moving SEP and WAP Funds Quickly, Congressman Tonko Emphasizes Value of DOE-OE Programs
On May 9, 2018, during a hearing of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) asked U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Perry about his intent to move FY’18 U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds to the states in a timely manner.
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5/10/2018
NASEO Partners with REV West States to Advance Electric Vehicles
The eight Signatory States of the Regional Electric Vehicle Plan for the West (REV West) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) have announced a new partnership with NASEO to facilitate communication and coordinate investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the intermountain western states.
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3/30/2018
NASEO and Board Member Tristan Vance, Chief Energy Officer of Indiana, Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy
NASEO Board Member Tristan Vance, Chief Energy Officer of Indiana, recently testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, at a hearing titled "DOE Modernization: Legislation Addressing Cybersecurity and Emergency Response."
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3/20/2018
NASEO Releases Issue Brief, R-PACE: Key Considerations for State Energy Officials
This issue brief offers an overview of the history and status of R-PACE, with an emphasis on the evolution of R-PACE in California and federal involvement in the program, as well as a set of recommended takeaways, lessons learned, and alternative residential energy efficiency financing options that SEOs can explore to inform their approach to R-PACE.
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3/20/2018
NASEO-NEMA Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Workshop Summary Report Now Available
The summary report of key outcomes from last month's Petroleum Shortage Planning Workshop co-hosted by NASEO and the National Emergency Management Association has been released. During the workshop, participants from states in the Southeast and South-Central regions and the petroleum industry explored how states might develop more comprehensive plans to respond to fuel shortages.
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3/20/2018
EESI and NASEO Continue "Resilience" Briefing Series
On March 28, 2018, EESI and NASEO will host the next in their series of energy infrastructure and resilience briefings for Congressional staff (live webcast available). The next briefing, Why Resilient Buildings are Critical U.S. Infrastructure, focuses on the drive toward resilient buildings that are located, designed and built to withstand extreme weather, cyberterrorism, and other hazards.
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3/20/2018
107 U.S. House Members and 41 Senate Members Sign on in Support of SEP and WAP
FY'19 "Dear Colleague" Letters attracted 107 U.S. House signatures and 41 Senate signatures in support of funding for SEP and WAP.
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3/15/2018
House Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the State of the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure
On February 27 the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing to explore challenges and opportunities related to the maintenance, modernization, and development of energy infrastructure in the United States...
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2/28/2018
NASEO Releases Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning
NASEO recently released its Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning to provide assistance to states in updating their energy assurance plans.
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2/27/2018
NASEO Releases State Energy Planning Guidelines
NASEO recently released its State Energy Planning Guidelines: Guidance for States in Developing Comprehensive Energy Plans and Policy Recommendations
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2/26/2018
NASEO Hosts Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Workshop
On February 21-22, NASEO, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Association, and with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, hosted a Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Workshop.
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2/26/2018
States Utilize SEP Funds to Spur Energy-Related Economic Development and to Support Energy Emergency Planning and Response - at the Governors' Direction
On February 12, 2018, the Trump Administration released its budget request to Congress zeroing out the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
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2/16/2018
NASEO Supports Call for DOE Energy Security Office
NASEO issued a statement indicating our strong support of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement of the creation of a new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER).
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2/16/2018
NASEO to Host Regional Meetings for State and Territory Energy Officials
NASEO will be hosting its annual series of regional meetings starting in April and running through June.
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1/17/2018
NASEO and EFI to Produce 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
The National Association of State Energy Officials and the Energy Futures Initiative, Inc. recently announced that they will jointly produce the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER).
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1/12/2018
FERC Terminates DOE NOPR Proceeding and Initiates New Proceeding
On January 8, 2018, FERC terminated the proceeding on a notice of proposed rule-making (NOPR) issued by DOE Secretary Rick Perry to review grid reliability and resilience pricing.
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1/12/2018
NASEO's Energy Policy Outlook Conference Presentations Available
Presentations from the 2018 NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference, held in Washington DC, are available, and included remarks from Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Undersecretary Mark Menezes, and more.
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1/12/2018
Dave Althoff Joins NASEO Board of Directors
The State Energy Office Directors in the NASEO Mid-Atlantic region have elected Dave Althoff with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pollution Prevention and Energy Assistance Office to the NASEO Board of Directors.
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1/3/2018
NASEO Publishes Fourth Energy Efficiency Pathway Template: Local-Led Building Efficiency
NASEO has published the fourth in a series of Energy Efficiency Pathway Templates designed to help State Energy Offices (SEOs) as well as local officials work with state air quality regulators and others to better recognize the air quality benefits of energy efficiency (EE).
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12/12/2017
NASEO and Energy Futures Initiative Team Up to Produce the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), which represents the 56 governor-designated State and Territory energy officials, and the Energy Futures Initiative, Inc. (EFI), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to driving innovation in energy technology, policy and business models, announced that they will jointly produce the 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER).
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12/7/2017
Texas State Energy Director, Dub Taylor, Honored for Work in Advancing Energy Efficiency
Dub Taylor, director of the Texas Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), was recently honored for his contributions to environmental protection through energy-efficiency and clean-energy programs. Mr. Taylor also serves as Treasurer for NASEO's Board of Directors.
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11/17/2017
EIA Notifies Governors of Reduced Residential Heating Fuels Stocks
On October 16, John Conti, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), formally notified governors in affected regions of reduced stocks of residential heating fuels.
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10/20/2017
NASEO and EIA Host Webinar on 2017-2018 Winter Energy Outlook
NASEO, in partnership with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), recently hosted a 2017 - 2018 Winter Energy Outlook Webinar.
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10/18/2017
States Release Framework for First-Ever National Energy Efficiency Registry (NEER)
October 31, 2017 - Tennessee, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, with support from NASEO and The Climate Registry (TCR), have released the National Energy Efficiency Registry (NEER) Principles and Operating Rules, which serve as the foundation for the first-ever national web-based platform that will collect standardized and transparent data on the savings associated with energy efficiency projects across the country...
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10/11/2017
NASEO & NACAA VW Settlement Clearinghouse
NASEO & NACAA have launched a VW Settlement Clearinghouse as a resource for state and local governments.
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9/11/2017
DOE OE and FE Assistant Secretaries Nominated and EPSA Director Appointed
On September 1, 2017, President Trump announced his intent to nominate two key U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secrataries. The President named Bruce Walker of New York to lead the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, and Steven Winberg of Pennsylvania to serve as Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy. A biographical summary for each can be found by clicking on this article.
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9/5/2017
NASEO Hosts State-Local Energy Policy, Planning, and Infrastructure Roundtable
On July 19, NASEO and E4TheFuture hosted the State-Local Energy Policy, Planning, and Infrastructure Roundtable, a full-day event which included State Energy Officials, local government energy and sustainability leaders, private sector companies, and federal government representatives.
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8/16/2017
NASEO Board of Directors Convenes in Arlington, Virginia
On July 18-19, the NASEO Board of Directors met in Arlington, Virginia, to address NASEO business, discuss legislative and federal priorities, and hear from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agencies on state priorities in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors.
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8/14/2017
NASEO Hosts National Energy Policy and Program Institute for State Energy Officials
On July 24-28, NASEO hosted its second National Energy Policy and Program Institute, an intensive course which provided newer State Energy Directors/Advisors with a professional learning experience, along with the opportunity to network with fellow energy officials, federal agency staff, and industry experts.
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8/14/2017
38 U.S. Senators Sign Dear Colleague Letter in Support of FY'18 Funding for SEP and WAP
38 U.S. Senate members recently signed on to a "Dear Colleague" letter in support of FY'18 funding for SEP and WAP.
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8/3/2017
Presentations from the 2017 NASEO Annual Meeting
In September 2017, The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) 2017 Annual Meeting convened state, local, and private sector leaders of breakthrough, innovative, and effective energy policies and programs for a series of discussions on the future of U.S. energy systems and technologies. To learn more about the meeting and for presentations, please visit http://annualmeeting.naseo.org.
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8/1/2017
U.S. State Energy Program Reauthorization Bill Approved by U.S. House
U.S. House passes H.R. 3050 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act – authorizes SEP and strengthens state energy emergency preparedness.
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8/1/2017
U.S. House and Senate Support SEP and WAP Appropriations
SEP and WAP at last year's funding levels of $50 million and $225 million in the House, and $50 million and $215 million in the Senate.
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8/1/2017
Michigan, Iowa, Mississippi, and California Participate in U.S.-Indian Energy Collaboration Strategy Meeting
On June 20, four State Energy Officials and NASEO participated in a strategy session as part of the U.S.-India State and Urban Initiative, a new project by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) to promote subnational cooperation between the United States and India on common energy challenges and opportunities.
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7/13/2017
NASEO Signs on to Letter to FHFA on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Plans
NASEO joined a group of housing and energy organizations to submit feedback to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on draft “Underserved Markets Plans” submitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which propose to offer new financing strategies for energy efficiency in single family and multifamily housing.
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7/13/2017
Texas PACE Authority Announces the City of Dallas' First C-PACE Project; the Largest in Texas
On July 3, the City of Dallas C-PACE program (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) closed its first PACE project, enabling Alterra International, a Dallas, Texas-based global real estate development company to obtain $23.9 million in long-term fixed-rate financing from CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital for energy and water saving upgrades to the historic Butler Brothers Building at 500 S. Ervay Street across from City Hall.
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7/13/2017
NASEO Concludes Series of Six Regional Meetings with State Energy Officials in Hershey, Pennsylvania
NASEO recently held its annual series of regional meetings specially designed for State Energy Officials and key staff, which included participation from federal agencies and, NASEO affiliate members.
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7/12/2017
NASEO Annual Meeting Call for Session Proposals is Open
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) 2017 Annual Meeting will convene state, local, and private sector leaders of breakthrough, innovative, and effective energy policies and programs for a series of discussions on the future of U.S. energy systems and technologies.
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7/12/2017
DC United and DC Department of Energy and Environment Announce $25 Million in Green Funding through DC PACE
DC United, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) recently announced a $25 million private clean energy funding package for Audi Field, United's new soccer-specific stadium with capacity for 20,000 people opening next year.
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7/12/2017
WA, OK, and FL Brief Federal Officials on Energy Emergencies and Resilience
On May 15, 2017, State Energy Officials participated in an EESI-NASEO briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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5/19/2017
NASEO Testifies at U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Dub Taylor, Director of the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, testified on behalf of NASEO on FY’18 appropriations.
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5/19/2017
NASEO Board Adopts Resolution: Recommends States Increase Energy Emergency Preparedness
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) adopted a resolution which recommends states review and update state plans to respond to energy emergencies to ensure that an “all hazards” approach which includes energy-related critical infrastructure and cyber security are part of the state’s energy emergency response plan.
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5/4/2017
NASEO and AFPM Sign MOU on Energy Emergency Planning and Response
NASEO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) to enhance cooperation between the two organizations on energy emergency planning, mitigation and response activities.
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4/27/2017
NASEO Publishes Energy Efficiency Pathway Templates for States
NASEO has published, with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, a set of Energy Efficiency Pathway Templates, to help State Energy Offices work with state air quality regulators and others.
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4/6/2017
95 U.S. House Members Sign on to "Dear Colleague" Letter in Support of SEP and WAP
An FY'18 "Dear Colleague" letter attracted 95 U.S. House of Representatives signatures in support of funding for SEP and WAP. The "Dear Colleague" letter was circulated on a bi-partisan basis in the House of Representatives by Rep. McKinley (R-WV) and Rep. Tonko (D-NY). The letter calls for $70 million for the State Energy Program (SEP) and $230 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for FY'18 federal appropriations.
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4/5/2017
NASEO Releases VW Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Toolkit
NASEO's Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Toolkit is a resource for State Energy Offices, State Environmental Agencies, and others to use as they develop their plans.
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4/5/2017
NASEO Hosts Webinar on Transmission Opportunities and Challenges in the West
On April 4, NASEO hosted a webinar which highlighted recent developments in high performance electric transmission lines. The co-presenters were Todd Ryan of SmartWires, whose technology enables existing transmission lines to be more effective, and David Townley of CTC Global, who produce high performance conductors for transmission lines...
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4/4/2017
New York Launches $70 Million EV Rebate and Outreach Program
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently launched a major electric vehicle (EV) rebate and outreach initiative to encourage the adoption of clean cars in New York. NYSERDA will manage the program, and will provide rebates of up to $2,000 for purchase of a new EV or hydrogen fuel cell car. The initiative will also provide $15 million for improving consumer awareness, installing infrastructure, and developing and demonstrating new EV-enabling technologies.
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3/24/2017
Sixth Annual Governor's Utah Energy Development Summit: Discount Available to NASEO Members
Under the leadership of Governor Gary Herbert, the Sixth Annual Energy Development Summit will chart new paths for the sector's responsible growth at home and abroad. The two-day conference and trade show is expected to draw more than 1,200 attendees, with a special discount available to NASEO members.
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3/24/2017
Alaska: Largest Onshore Oil Discovery in 30 Years
Earlier this month, Spanish oil company Repsol announced the discovery of approximately 1.2 billion barrels of oil in Alaska’s North Slope.
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3/24/2017
NASEO Statement: States Utilize SEP Funds to Spur Energy-Related Economic Development and to Support Energy Emergency Planning and Response - at the Governors' Direction
On March 16, the Trump Administration announced its "skinny" budget zeroing out the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The Administration's budget document incorrectly asserts that eliminating these programs would "reduce Federal intervention in State-level energy policy and implementation."
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3/17/2017
NASEO Board Welcomes New Parliamentarian and Regional Representatives
NASEO's Board of Directors appointed Paul Miller, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, as its Parliamentarian. In addition, the Board welcomed David Bracht, Nebraska Energy Office, and Laura Andersen, Montana Energy Office, as its Central regional representatives. John Williams, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, was also welcomed as one of the Northeast regional representatives to the Board.
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2/28/2017
U.S. DOE: State Energy Offices Critical to Advancing the Nation's Energy System
During the NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference, DOE Acting Undersecretary for Energy and Science, Patricia Hoffman, emphasized key roles of the Nation's 56 State and Territory Energy Offices.
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2/13/2017
President Trump Issues Statement on Energy Priorities
On January 20, 2017, the Trump Administration released an energy priorities statement – An America First Energy Plan that lowers costs and frees us from foreign oil dependence.
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1/20/2017
Iowa Releases New State Energy Plan
The Iowa Energy Office and the Iowa Department of Transportation recently released the Iowa Energy Plan.
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1/12/2017
NASEO Releases Report on Incorporating Alternative Fuel Vehicles into Future Emergency Operations Plans
NASEO’s Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles (iREV) released a report examining opportunities for states and municipalities to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into future iterations of emergency operations plans...
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1/3/2017
NASEO and CEC Host Western Regional Emergency Fuel Coordination Meeting
NASEO partnered with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to host an Emergency Fuel Coordination Meeting for Western states and industry partners on September 28 - 30, 2016, in Sacramento, CA.
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12/19/2016
NASEO Joins DOE to Support States Zero Energy Schools Activities
NASEO joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a National Partner in the newly launched Zero Energy Schools Accelerator. The Accelerator will build on the groundbreaking work of State Energy Offices such as Kentucky and California.
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12/15/2016
NASEO Board of Directors Meeting Discusses SEO Transition Priorites and Welcomes New Members
On December 12-13, NASEO held its Winter Board of Directors Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, to discuss the transition to a new Congress and Trump Administration. The meeting also welcomed new executive committee members Andrew McAllister, California, as Vice-Chair; Jeff Ackermann, Colorado, as Parliamentarian; and Michael Furze, Washington, as Western Regional Representative. In addition, the Board recognized the service of outgoing Vice-Chair Mark Glick, Hawaii, and regional representative Asa Hopkins, Vermont.
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12/15/2016
NASEO Holds Volkswagen Settlement Planning Sessions Post Board Meeting: Updates Available
Following the NASEO Board of Directors Meeting, it held a workshop for States on opportunities under the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement. During the workshop, NASEO Board members met with VW's new LLC - Electrify America - and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss updates under the settlement. In addition, NASEO has developed a number of resources to help State Energy Offices understand various portions of the settlement.
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12/15/2016
NASEO and DOE Host "Liberty Eclipse" Cyber-Energy Emergency Exercise
On December 8-9, NASEO and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability held a cyber and energy emergency exercise in Newport, Rhode Island.
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12/15/2016
NASEO Launches New Leading by Example Network
The newly established Leading by Example (LBE) Interstate Network was recently launched and originally conceived at an ad hoc meeting of several states during the 2015 Better Buildings Summit in Washington, DC - and represents a collaboration among NASEO, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Governors Association (NGA), in an effort to support improved communication and collaboration among states.
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12/15/2016
New Jersey Advances Development of Microgrid Systems
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities recently moved forward the development of advanced and Town Center Distributed Energy Resource microgrids with the acceptance of staff's microgrid report.
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12/15/2016
Hawaii State Energy Office Releases Data on State's Energy Landscape
The Hawaii State Energy Office recently released "Hawaii Energy Facts and Figures," a comprehensive collection of data on the state's energy landscape and progress towards its clean energy goals.
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12/15/2016
Pennsylvania Announces Planning to Boost Solar Energy Development
Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that a statewide planning project led by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will equip Pennsylvania to produce more solar energy and increase solar-generated in-state electricity sales to at least 10 percent by 2030.
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12/15/2016
NASEO Helping to Organize 2017 National Energy Code Conference
For the third consecutive year NASEO is assisting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in planning and promoting the 2017 National Energy Codes Conference. This years event will take place July 17-20 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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12/15/2016
NASEO's 2017 Energy Policy Outlook Conference - Presentations Available
On February 7-10, 2017, NASEO held its 2017 Energy Policy Outlook Conference in Washington, DC. Presentations are now available.
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12/14/2016
Save the Date: NASEO's 2017 Energy Policy Outlook Conference - February 7-10, 2017, Washington, DC
NASEO will convene the 2017 Energy Policy Outlook Conference on February 7 - 10, 2017, at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C., as a new Administration and Congress take the national stage.
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11/29/2016
NASEO and EIA Host 2016-2017 Winter Energy Outlook
On October 13, 2016, NASEO, in partnership with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), hosted a 2016 - 2017 Winter Energy Outlook Webinar to address the outlook for global oil, natural gas, and propane supplies and prices, and the effect of projected winter weather on the demand for these heating, agricultural, and transportation fuels...
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10/14/2016
Volkswagen Settlement - Proposed Changes to Partial Consent Decree
A Motion for Entry of Partial Consent Decree has been filed for the Volkswagen Settlement, and includes a series of proposed changes to Appendix D - the Environmental Mitigation Trust.
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10/13/2016
Iowa Releases Study on Advancing the State's Electric Vehicle Market
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) commissioned a study on electric vehicle charging to assess the current electric vehicle (EV) market, forecast future market conditions and evaluate programs and policies that could potentially help the market meet these projections.
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10/13/2016
University of Montana to Become First US Campus to Launch Fast-Charging Electric Buses
Students of the University of Montana recently launched its first fast-charging buses, following a decision to "go electric" with its fleet.
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10/13/2016
First Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Project Receives Financing
The New Energy Improvement District (NEID) recently announced financing for Colorado's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) project. NEID, with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) support, oversees the development of Colorado C-PACE projects.
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10/13/2016
California Governor Brown Signs Bills to Strengthen PACE Protections and Expand Distributed Energy Storage
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill 2693, which creates an industry-wide framework for Property Assessed Clean Energy financing loans. In addition, he signed other bills expanding the deployment of energy storage throughout the state.
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10/13/2016
RESNET and the Colorado Energy Office Partner to Raise Consumer Knowledge of New Home Performance
RESNET and the Colorado Energy Office has entered into a partnership aimed at promoting the construction of energy efficient homes in the Centennial State. The intent is to raise consumers' knowledge of new home performance using the HERS Index.
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10/13/2016
DOE Announces Position in Residential Building Energy Codes During the 2018 IECC Code Development Cycle
There is a national conversation taking place on the role of renewable energy in achieving zero energy buildings. Of particular interest is the appropriate role of renewable energy in current and upcoming residential building energy codes.
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10/13/2016
How Much Do Energy Codes Save?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program has evaluated the impacts of model energy codes for residential and commercial buildings. The most recent assessment focuses on the current model codes, and their prospective national and state-level impacts.
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10/13/2016
Businesses New to DOE Encouraged to Apply for Small Business Vouchers
Small businesses in the clean-energy sector have another opportunity to submit Requests for Assistance for technical assistance from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and other U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) labs through the Small Business Vouchers (SBV) Pilot.
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10/13/2016
NASEO Concludes Successful ENERGY STAR Webinar Series
The NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force recently concluded the presentation of a multi-part webinar series. The series was designed to raise awareness of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA) ENERGY STAR benefits, offerings, and resources, along with fostering peer-to-peer sharing between State Energy Offices.
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10/13/2016
NASEO and CEC Host Western Regional Emergency Fuel Coordination Meeting
NASEO partnered with CEC to host an Emergency Fuel Coordination Meeting for Western states and industry partners on September 28 - 30, 2016, in Sacramento, CA. Presentations from this meeting are now available.
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10/3/2016
NASEO Board Welcomes Northeast Regional Representative
NASEO's Board of Directors recently welcomed Judith Judson, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, as the Northeastern states elected her to serve as NASEO's Northeast regional representative, along with Asa Hopkins (VT)...
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9/10/2016
NASEO Comments on EPA Clean Energy Incentive Program Design Details
NASEO submitted comments to EPA on design details for the proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) under the Clean Power Plan (CPP).
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8/31/2016
NASEO Submits Comments to DOE's Best Practices for PACE Financing Programs
NASEO recently submitted comments in response to DOE's draft Best Practice Guidelines for Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Programs. The Guidelines were released in response to a July 19 White House press release.
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8/29/2016
SEP FY16 Competitive Awards Announced: $5 Million to 16 States
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) Competitive State Awardees for FY 2016. Approximately $5 million will go to 16 State Energy Offices and their partners.
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8/29/2016
Governor Cuomo's Clean Energy Plan Approved: Huge Boost for Solar, Wind, and Nuclear in New York
The New York State Public Service Commission recently approved Governor Andrew Cuomo's clean energy plan, which calls for a rapid expansion of wind and solar power, with a goal of making 50 percent of the state's energy renewable by 2030.
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8/29/2016
Houston Launches PACE Program in Texas
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Texas PACE Authority recently announced the launch of a commercial PACE program in Houston, providing an additional tool for Houston property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects.
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8/29/2016
NASEO to Host First Webinar on Major 2018 IECC Code Change Proposals
This first webinar in a five-part series will kick-off with two important proposals related to multifamily buildings and agricultural lighting. Applying the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to multifamily buildings has long been a source of confusion.
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8/29/2016
Special Discount for NASEO Members to ACCO West Coast Climate Change Strategies Conference
NASEO has partnered with the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) on the West Coast Climate Strategies Forum on October 19-21 in San Diego, California. NASEO members can receive a 30% disount on registration by referencing promotional code Partners-Discount-NASEO when prompted.
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8/29/2016
NASEO Letter to House and Senate Energy Bill Conferees – Support for SEP and WAP
On August 17, 2016, NASEO provided a letter to House and Senate energy leaders for reauthorization of SEP and WAP.
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8/19/2016
NASEO Comment Letter on Residential PACE Financing
Using input provided by State Energy Offices on last week’s Financing Committee call, NASEO has drafted a comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Energy's updated Best Practice Guidelines for Residential PACE Financing Programs.
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8/15/2016
NASEO’s iREV Case Studies on Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Emergency Response
NASEO’s Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles (iREV) released a series of case studies that feature stories from communities that have successfully used alternative fuel vehicles in emergencies.
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8/8/2016
NASEO Comments: United States v. Volkswagen Group of America et al.
NASEO submitted comments on the Partial Consent Decree in the United States v. Volkswagen Group of America et al.
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8/8/2016
Join NASEO at the Getting to Zero Forum
NASEO continues its leadership on Zero Energy Buildings by partnering on the 2016 Getting to Zero Forum.
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7/28/2016
ENERGY STAR Tools for Statewide K-12 Efficiency Programs
On July 14, 2016, NASEO hosted the the fourth installment of a five-part webinar series to educate State Energy Offices on the availability and benefits of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program.
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7/28/2016
Upcoming NASEO Annual Meeting Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting State Policy and Program Successes
NASEO’s upcoming Annual Meeting is being held in partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources on September 11 – 14, 2016, in Providence, Rhode Island. The meeting brings together State Energy Officials from every state and territory in the nation, NASEO Affiliate members, private sector energy leaders, and federal officials for discussions on state energy policy and program successes, challenges, and opportunities. This year’s session topics include:
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7/28/2016
NASEO Board Appoints New Treasurer and Affiliate Member Co-Chair to Board of Directors
At the July 2016 NASEO Board of Directors meeting, the Board appointed and elected Dub Taylor (TX) to serve as NASEO Treasurer until the annual election to be held at the NASEO Annual Meeting. NASEO's Chair, Robert Jackson, appointed Meredith Tunick, Manager, Federal Government Affiars, The Bosch Group, as the new Affiliates' Co-Chair. Ms. Tunick joins Affiliate Co-Chair Anna Pavlova, Vice President, Government Relations, Schneider Electric.
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7/28/2016
Volkswagen Settlement: Summary and Additional State Resources
In two related settlements, German automaker Volkswagen AG has agreed to spend up to $14.7 billion to settle allegations of cheating emissions tests and deceiving customers. NASEO has developed a summary and additional resources that highlight opportunities for State Energy Offices.
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7/22/2016
Registration Now Open for 2016 NASEO Annual Meeting
Marking NASEO's 30th anniversary, the 2016 NASEO Annual Meeting will bring together more than 200 decision makers for discussions on state clean energy policy and program successes, challenges, and opportunities.
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7/20/2016
Help NASEO Develop Case Studies on States' Use of Federal Financing Programs
With support from DOE, NASEO is working on a “Federal Energy Financing Playbook for State Energy Offices.”
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7/13/2016
NASEO Announces Updates to K-12 ENERGY STAR Schools Statistics and Infographics
NASEO is pleased to announce the mid-year updates to its K-12 ENERGY STAR Schools statistics and infographics. As part of the NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force, NASEO continues to track the number of K-12 Schools being certified across the country and published them on a quarterly basis.
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7/12/2016
NASEO Concludes 2016 Series of Regional Meetings
Each Spring, NASEO hosts a series of in-region meetings for each of the six NASEO Regions. During these meetings, State Energy Officials convene to address pressing issues and identify regional actions on subjects ranging from program direction under the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) to comprehensive and strategic approaches within state energy planning.
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6/30/2016
NASEO Holds Energy Efficiency EM&V Webinar
On May 16, 2016, NASEO hosted a webinar covering evaluation, measurement and verification (EM&V) for energy efficiency programs and projects. In addition, it covered key areas such as savings estimates and how energy savings are measured.
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5/27/2016
NASEO Hosts Webinar on Successful Statewide Benchmarking Programs
On May 19, 2016, NASEO hosted the third installment of a five-part webinar series to inform State Energy Offices on the availability and benefits of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program. This webinar highlighted best practices for establishing and implementing statewide benchmarking programs.
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5/27/2016
NASEO to Participate in High Performance Building Week
The High Performance Building Coalition (HPBC), which NASEO is an active member of, will organize and host a series of events in support of High Performance Building Week. Taking place June 13-17, 2016, members of the HPBC will work with members of Congress to expand awareness of the importance of high performance buildings.
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5/27/2016
NASEO Case Study on Minnesota CHP Power Action Plan
NASEO has completed a case study of Minnesota's CHP Action Plan, which recounts Minnesota’s experience and provides lessons and recommendations.
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5/21/2016
NASEO Releases New Report on Commercial PACE Financing
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, NASEO recently released a new report, "Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market: Statewide Programs and State Energy Office Participation in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing."
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5/19/2016
NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force Hosts Third Webinar: Successful Statewide Benchmarking
NASEO will host the third installment of a five-part webinar series to inform State Energy Offices on the availability and benefits of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program. This webinar will highlight best practices for establishing and implementing statewide benchmarking programs.
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5/5/2016
NASEO Buildings Committee Conference Call
Please join the NASEO Buildings Committee for our next meeting on May 5th, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:00pm ET. We will be using a webinar for this meeting, which you can register for here.
We look forward to welcoming everyone for the first meeting since the Energy Policy Outlook Conference in February...
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4/29/2016
NASEO Board Welcomes New Regional Representative
NASEO's Board of Directors recently welcomed Laura Nelson, Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, as the Western states elected her as their newest regional board representative.
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4/25/2016
NASEO Testifies Before House and Senate in Support of SEP, WAP, OE, EERE
Throughout March 2016, NASEO provided testimony to a number of U.S. House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees in support of FY'17 funding for SEP, WAP, and various priority energy programs (e.g., DOE-OE, DOE-EERE, EPA-ENERGY STAR, USDA-REAP) that leverage state efforts.
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4/25/2016
NASEO Launching Online Forum for the Financing Committee
To promote greater peer exchange of ideas and solutions among members of NASEO's Financing Committee, NASEO will soon be using an online, password-protected platform called the Learn Exchange and Action Planning reSource, or LEAPSource.
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4/25/2016
NASEO Welcomes New Buildings Committee Co-Chair
The NASEO Buildings Committee is pleased and excited to welcome its newest State Co-Chair, Laith Younis of the California Energy Commission.
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4/25/2016
NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force Hosts Second Webinar - More to Come
On April 21, 2016, the NASEO ENERGY STAR Task Force hosted the second in a series of five webinars.
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4/25/2016
Introduction to ENERGY STAR Webinar Recording Available
On Thursday, March 10th NASEO organized a webinar for State Energy Office and Affiliate Members on the basics of EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.
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3/15/2016
NASEO Board Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair to Board of Directors
NASEO's Board of Directors recently elected Robert Jackson, Director of the Michigan Agency for Energy, as Chair; and Mark Glick, Administrator of the Hawaii State Energy Office, as Vice-Chair.
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3/7/2016
NASEO Board Elects Secretary and Welcomes New Regional Representatives
NASEO's Board of Directors recently elected Molly Cripps, Tennessee, as Secretary. In addition, the Southeast and Midwest states elected Kelley Smith Burk, Florida, as Southeast regional board representative, and Maria Redmond, Wisconsin, as Midwest regional representative.
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2/18/2016
Bloomberg Highlights NASEO and EPA Administrator McCarthy During Recent CPP Workshop
Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court halted the Environmental Protection Agency's signature climate change rule, Administrator Gina McCarthy struck a decidedly optimistic tone, vowing to support ongoing state efforts to shift toward a cleaner power sector.
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2/18/2016
NASEO and DOE Sign MOU on Energy Emergency Coordination
David Terry, NASEO’s Executive Director, and Secretary Moniz announced the renewal and expansion of the Energy Emergency Assurance Coordinators Program under a new MOU.
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2/12/2016
Secretary Moniz Addresses State Energy Offices at NASEO Conference
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz addressed the State Energy Offices on the importance of innovation and collaboration at NASEO’s Energy Outlook Conference.
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2/12/2016
Experts Panel Provide Conference Attendees with “Outlooks” on Energy Policy and Markets
NASEO's 2016 Energy Policy Outlook Conference kicked off with a discussion-oriented panel focusing on ways public policy, both at the state and federal levels, can drive energy markets and open opportunities to increase overall energy system efficiencies.
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2/12/2016
NASEO Launches an ENERGY STAR Task Force
After soliciting feedback from several State Energy Office and Affiliate members, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will team up to bring greater awareness of the successful, voluntary, ENERGY STAR program and related tools for State Energy Offices (SEO) use in promoting energy efficiency.
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2/10/2016
States Launch Energy System Modernization Roadmapping through NASEO Initiative
NASEO selects Michigan Energy Office, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy as the pilot states for E-MAP program.
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2/3/2016
Senator Murkowski’s Remarks and the Administration’s Statements of Policy on the Pending Bipartisan Energy Bill Note Importance of SEP and WAP
On February 2, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, advanced debate on her broad, bipartisan energy bill by providing a synopsis of how it will benefit her home state of Alaska.
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2/2/2016
NASEO Launches Online Clean Power Plan Q&A Forum – ASQ – for State Officials
Today, NASEO announced the launch of “Answers to State Questions” (ASQ), an online forum for state officials to submit questions that arise as a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan (CPP).
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1/26/2016
NASEO's Energy-Air Q&A Forum (ASQ) for State Officials
NASEO launched “Answers to State Questions” (ASQ), an online forum for states to submit questions relating to EPA environmental rules impacting power plants.
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1/26/2016
NASEO Board of Directors Meets and Honors Outgoing Colleagues
On December 15-16, NASEO held our Winter Board of Directors meeting in Arlington, VA, and honored outgoing colleagues Alice Lippert, DOE, John Davies, KY, and Paul Miller, LA.
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12/18/2015
NASEO and NACAA Recognize NARUC Leadership
At NASEO's Board meeting, NASEO and the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) honored Chuck Gray, the recently retired Executive Director of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC); and welcomed its new Executive Director, Greg White.
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12/18/2015
NASEO and Ceres Host "Energy Policies and Priorities" Meeting
On December 14, 2015, NASEO partnered with Ceres to host a discussion identifying common priorities and collaborative opportunities between State Energy Offices and the business and investor community.
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12/18/2015
Save the Date: NASEO and NYSERDA, National Labeling Group Webinar
As part of NASEO's continued efforts to bring home energy labeling to scale, we are partnering with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to present an educational webinar on the "National Labeling Group."
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12/18/2015
NASEO Convenes Emergency Preparedness Meeting with States and the Oil and Natural Gas Industries
On October 5, NASEO, in conjunction with the American Petroleum Institute, convened a meeting on recommendations contained in the National Petroleum Council Study on Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters.
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11/19/2015
NASEO Article on Securing the North American Energy Future Featured in Capitol Ideas Magazine
The Council of State Governments (CSG) recently released the November/December 2015 issue of theCapitol Ideas Magazine which focuses on global affairs and energy.
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11/19/2015
NASEO Joins DOE Building Energy Data Collaborative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - together with NASEO and others, announced the launch of the SEED Collaborative, which assists states with building performance data sets.
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11/19/2015
C2ES and NASEO Release Reports on Fleet Operators and Business Models to Boost EV Charging
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and NASEO recently released two reports on fleet operators and EV charging.
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11/19/2015
Presentations Available: NASEO's 2016 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
On February 9-12, 2016, NASEO hosted its conference, which explored efforts on “Powering Economies” and serving as an engine for growth and productivity.
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11/18/2015
2015-2016 Winter Energy Outlook Presentations and Recording Available
On October 6, 2015, NASEO, in partnership with DOE and EIA, convened the 2015-2016 Winter Energy Outlook Conference in Washington, D.C.
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10/13/2015
NASEO Mid-Atlantic Region Elects Tommy Wells, District of Columbia, and Marisa Slaten, New Jersey, as Regional Representatives
The State Energy Ofices in NASEO's Mid-Atlantic region recently elected Tommy Wells, District of Columbia, and Marisa Slaten, New Jersey, as its newest Mid-Atlantic Regional Representatives.
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10/8/2015
NASEO Appoints Affiliate Member, Anna Pavlova, Schneider Electric, as New Co-Chair to the Board of Directors
NASEO welcomes Anna Pavlova, Vice President of Government Relations for Schneider Electric, as the new Affiliates’ Co-Chair.
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9/24/2015
Highlights and Presentations from NASEO's 2015 Annual Meeting Available
On September 13-16, NASEO hosted its 2015 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. Presentations are now available.
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9/21/2015
NASEO to Host Winter Energy Outlook Conference
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and the National Association of State Energy Officials invite you to participate in the 2015-2016 Winter Energy Outlook Conference on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.
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9/18/2015
E-MAP RFP for States on Electric System Modernization
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, NASEO's Energy Markets and Planning Program (E-MAP) RFP for State Energy Offices will support electric system modernization roadmapping
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8/17/2015
NASEO Board Elects Marion Gold, Rhode Island, as Treasurer; Asa Hopkins, Vermont, and Tristan Vance, Indiana, as Regional Representatives
NASEO's Board of Directors recently elected Marion Gold, Commissioner, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, as its treasurer. In addition, the Board elected Asa Hopkins, Director, Vermont Department of Public Service's Planning and Energy Resources Division, and Tristan Vance, Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development, as regional representatives within the Northeast and Midwest, respectively.
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8/12/2015
NASEO Financing Committee, Fuels and Grid Integration Committee, Hold Joint Discussion on Solar
NASEO recently convened two key of its committees--Financing and Fuels and Grid Integration--for a joint conference call on the marketplace for solar energy and strategies that State Energy Offices and their private sector partners are using to fund, finance, and incentivize solar energy deployment.
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8/12/2015
NASEO and IMT will Host a National Webinar on the Implementation of Tenant Star
NASEO and the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) are working together to assist in the successful development and implementation of a major new federal energy efficiency building initiative – Tenant Star.
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8/10/2015
NASEO Releases Working Paper on Least Cost, Energy Efficiency Approaches to Address EPA's Clean Power Plan
On July 31, 2015, NASEO released its working paper “Energy Efficiency Strategies for Clean Power Plan Compliance: Approaches and Selected Case Studies” to support state consideration of “no regrets” and often least-cost energy efficiency strategies for prospective Clean Power Plan (CPP) compliance.
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7/31/2015
NASEO Applauds Bipartisan, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015
NASEO applauds the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, released by the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week.
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7/24/2015
NASEO Board of Directors Passes Resolution in Support of Access to Whole-Building Energy Data and Benchmarking
On July 22, 2015, the NASEO Board of Directors voted to support the burgeoning policies of whole-building energy data access, benchmarking, and transparency.
The resolution, recommended by the NASEO Buildings Committee, was passed unanimously by the Board of Directors at their summer meeting...
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7/23/2015
NASEO Buildings Committee Seeking Input to Identify and Set Priorities
The NASEO Buildings Committee is seeking input to develop priorities in policy, partners, and programs. This quick survey will help the Committee and NASEO Staff identify topics, speakers, and where to allocate resources.
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7/15/2015
NASEO Presents with National Lab Directors at Congressional Briefing
On July 8, 2015, NASEO's Executive Director, David Terry, participated in a panel presentation on energy infrastructure modernization with the directors of three National Laboratories; Melanie Kenderdine, Director of DOE's Office Energy Policy and Systems Analysis; and the President of the Edison Electric Institute.
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7/15/2015
NASEO Joins DOE-EPA SEE Action Leadership Agenda for Existing Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
NASEO has joined a number of federal agencies, state and local governments, and private-sector partners in the “2020 National Leadership Agenda for Existing Commercial and Multifamily Buildings."
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7/6/2015
NASEO-ACEEE Webinar on the Clean Power Plan: Tools for States
NASEO and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) held a joint webinar on June 29, 2015 focusing on Clean Power Plan tools for the states.
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6/30/2015
NASEO Hosts SEOs and Clean Cities for Workshop on AFV Finance
With support from DOE, and in partnership with C2ES and Transportation Energy Partners, NASEO convened SEOs and Clean Cities Coalitions on July 1, 2015 for a workshop on financing alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure.
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6/19/2015
NASEO Participates in Annual High-Performance Building Week
NASEO was pleased to participate in the events of High Performance Building Week in Washington, D.C. the week of June 8th. The week, organized by the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC), provided an opportunity to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the high-performance building sector.
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6/18/2015
NASEO, NARUC, and NACAA Present on CPP at Congressional Staff Briefing
The "3N" groups - NASEO, NARUC, NACAA - presented on the Clean Power Plan compliance issues at a congressional staff briefing on June 5, 2015, in Washington, DC, hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute.
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6/18/2015
NASEO Joins DOE Launch of Residential Energy Efficiency Accelerator
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched two new residential Better Buildings Accelerators: the Home Upgrade Program Accelerator and the Home Energy Information Accelerator. In addition, NASEO has become a national partner in the Home Energy Information Accelerator.
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6/18/2015
Registration Now Open for NASEO's 2015 Annual Meeting
Please join NASEO for its 2015 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, from September 13-16, which will explore states' efforts to open new economic opportunities through smart policies and programs that help to integrate intelligent energy efficiency and the benefits of cloud computing.
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6/10/2015
Bosch, NASEO, and ACEEE Host Congressional Staff for Zero Net Energy Buildings Briefing
Bosch, along with NASEO and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), hosted congressional staff for two briefings focused on Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings in the commercial, residential, and public sectors...
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6/10/2015
NASEO Hosts State Energy Risk Assessment Workshop
On April 28 – 29, 2015, NASEO, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability and the National Conference of State Legislatures, conducted the 2015 State Energy Risk Assessment Workshop in Denver, Colorado.
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5/7/2015
NASEO Testifies before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
On April 30, 2015, Gene Therriault, NASEO Vice Chair and Deputy Director of the Alaska Energy Authority, offered testimony before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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4/30/2015
NASEO Highlights Energy Efficiency in State Energy Office Disaster Planning
On April 7, NASEO released a new report, "Resiliency through Energy Efficiency: Disaster Mitigation and Residential Rebuilding Strategies for and by State Energy Offices."
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4/9/2015
NASEO Provides Testimony Before U.S. House and Senate in Support of SEP and Other Federal Programs
NASEO recently provided testimony before the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in support of funding for the U.S. State Energy Program, as well as a suite of other federal programs including ENERGY STAR and the Farm Bill.
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4/9/2015
NASEO and NASCSP Host Briefing on SEP Activities and WAP
On March 19, NASEO and NASCSP hosted a congressional staff briefing in Washington, DC, in which State Energy Offices (Rhode Island and Tennessee) and a technology provider for WAP discussed the the U.S. State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program.
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4/9/2015
NASEO and Ceres Host State and Investor Workshop on Clean Energy
During its recent Energy Outlook Conference in Washington DC, NASEO and Ceres offered state energy officials a rare opportunity to connect with consumer brands and investors to discuss renewable energy and energy efficiency and the implications for state energy policies.
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3/11/2015
NASEO and Florida Energy Office Selected to Lead Projects Accelerating Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market Growth
Both NASEO and the Florida Office of Energy were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program to lead projects which are accelerating the growth of the alternative fuel vehicles market.
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3/11/2015
Lewis Mills (MO), Paul Miller (LA), and Susan Brown (WI), Assume Roles on NASEO's Board of Directors
Lewis Mills (MO) was recently elected to NASEO's Board of Directors as a representative for the Midwest Region, while Paul Miller (LA) was elected to represent the Central Region. Mr. Mills replaces Susan Brown (WI), as she assumes the position of Treasurer on the NASEO Board of Directors.
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2/11/2015
M.J. Bradley & Associates and NASEO Release Report on 111(d) Targets
M.J. Bradley & Associates, in collaboration with NASEO, recently released a report which examines the role energy policies can play in helping states achieve their Clean Power Plan targets.
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2/11/2015
NASEO Co-Hosts Second Zero Net Energy Forum
On February 2-3, 2015, New Buildings Institute, NASEO, and Rocky Mountain Institute hosted the second Getting to Zero National Forum.
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2/9/2015
DOE Assistant Secretary Hoffman Notes NASEO-DOE Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Energy's Patricia Hoffman noted the new NASEO-DOE Energy Market and Planning pilot (E-MAP) as an opportunity to address energy infrastructure modernization and interdependences.
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2/9/2015
National Security Expert Richard Clarke Offers Views on Cyber Security
National Security and Cyber Expert Richard Clarke spoke to attendees of NASEO’s Energy Policy Outlook Conference on February 4, 2015.
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2/9/2015
FERC Chairman Cheryl LaFleur Presents on Regulatory and Reliability Concerns
FERC Chairman Cheryl LaFleur encouraged State Energy Offices and State Utility Commissions to cooperate, as both look for ways to address emerging energy sector challenges.
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2/9/2015
Secretary of Energy Moniz Addresses State Energy Offices at NASEO Conference
Secretary of Energy Moniz highlighted the importance of the relationship between DOE and the State Energy Offices in meeting the challenges that will emerge from the QER.
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2/9/2015
Robert Jackson (MI) Elected as Regional Representative to NASEO Board of Directors
On Friday, January 9, NASEO’s Midwest members elected Robert Jackson to NASEO's Board of Directors as a representative of the Midwest Region. Mr. Jackson serves as the Director of the Michigan Energy Office and will join Susan Brown of the Wisconsin Energy Office to represent the region...
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1/15/2015
Highlights from NASEO's 2015 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
On February 3-6, 2015, NASEO hosted the 2015 Energy Policy Outlook Conference in Washington, D.C. Presentations are now available.
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12/11/2014
NASEO Hosts "3N" 111(d) Meeting with NACAA and NARUC
On December 4, 2014, NASEO hosted a "3N" meeting with the National Association of Clean Air Agencies and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to discuss energy efficiency compliance options for EPA's proposed 111(d) rule.
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12/11/2014
Senators Schatz and Heinrich Introduce PREPARE Act - Endorsed by NASEO
On March 26, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the PREPARE Act - legislation to help states modernize energy systems to make them cleaner, more efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and resilient.
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12/10/2014
NASEO Board of Directors Convenes in Arlington, Virginia
On December 2-3, the NASEO Board met in Arlington, Virginia, to address NASEO business, discuss legislative and federal priorities, and hear from the DOE and other federal agencies on state priorities in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors. For more information about the results of the Board meeting, please contact your Regional Representative to NASEO's Board of Directors.
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12/10/2014
NASEO and NEEP Facilitate Winter Heating Media Campaign in New England States
In a new fuel-neutral media campaign, the New England States are collaborating to devise consistent messaging to be used in the media to assist residents and others in regards to winter heating. The effort was facilitated by NASEO and the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).
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12/10/2014
NASEO Board Adopts Resolution on Resilience and Energy Planning
NASEO’s Board of Directors recently adopted a resolution recognizing the role of State and Territory Energy Offices (SEOs) in energy system resilience, cyber and physical security, and statewide energy planning.
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12/10/2014
NASEO Submits Comments for DOE's Quadrennial Energy Review
On October 10, 2014, NASEO submitted comments to DOE for consideration in its Quadrennial Energy Review (QER). NASEO emphasized the importance of federal, state, and local cooperation and coordination, including coordination with appropriate environmental agencies.
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10/16/2014
NASEO Honors Past Board Chair, Vaughn Clark (OK), and Secretary Ginger Willson (NE)
On September 8, 2014, NASEO's outgoing Chair Vaughn Clark was recognized by the NASEO Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Clark was elected by the State Energy Offices to serve as NASEO's Chair from September 2012 through September 2014.
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9/17/2014
NASEO Members Elect Janet Streff (Mn) as Board Chair - and Elect New Executive Committee
On September 8, 2014, NASEO members elected Janet Streff (MN) as new chair for its Board of Directors. In addition, members also elected a new executive committee.
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9/17/2014
NASEO Presents During AESP Online Financing Conference
On September 16, 2014, NASEO's Executive Director David Terry presented at the Association of Energy Services Professional's (AESP) online conference – Making Dollars and Sense of Energy Efficiency Financing.
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9/16/2014
NASEO Hosts Winter Energy Outlook Conference
On Tuesday, October 7, NASEO, in partnership with the DOE and EIA, convened the 2014 - 2015 Winter Energy Outlook Conference. Presentations and recordings from this conference are now available.
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8/19/2014
NASEO Presents at QER Event with Secretary Moniz
On August 11, NASEO presented at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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7/25/2014
NASEO News July 2014 Now Available
Annual Meeting Information / NYSERDA Launches Major Fuels Initiative / NASEO Hosts Discussion on Technal Reference Manual in Transportation Sector / Governor Nixon Sighs Executive Order Launching Missori State Energy Plan / NASEO Webinar: Four-State Residential Retrofit and Energy Labeling Project / Maryland Releases Report on Microgrid Deployment and more...
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7/17/2014
NASEO Releases Transportation Technical Reference Manual
NASEO and the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), with support from DOE's Clean Cities Program, recently developed a Transportation Technical Reference Manual.
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6/11/2014
NASEO Launches State 111(d) Resource Hub
NASEO recently launched the State 111(d) Resource Hub, which will provide information to SEOs on compliance options and requirements for EPA's proposed Section 111(d) rule. The site will focus primarily on the role energy efficiency and renewable energy can play in state compliance plans.
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6/11/2014
NASEO Hosts 2014 Annual Meeting: Presentations Now Available
On September 8-11, 2014, state and territory energy officials from across the country came together in Savannah, Georgia for the 2014 NASEO Annual Meeting.
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6/3/2014
NASEO Issues Actions for Consideration in Addressing Propane Supply Issues
The actions for consideration were developed following a propane stakeholders meeting convened by NASEO.
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5/14/2014
NASEO Holds Mid-Atlantic SEO Meeting at PJM
On Thursday, May 1-Friday, May 2, NASEO held a Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting at the PJM headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The meeting featured a presentation from PJM President and CEO Terry Boston. In addition, SEOs discussed recently completed energy plans and held a dialogue with utility commissioners on the relationship between these plans and utility regulation priorities.
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5/13/2014
10 State Energy Office Staff Join NASEO for Networking Dinner
NASEO would like to thank the State Energy Office staff who attended a NASEO-organized networking dinner last week in Washington, DC.
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5/13/2014
NASEO Joins State Associations in Encouraging EPA to Allow Efficiency in 111(d) Compliance
On Thursday, May 8, the National Association of State Energy Officials signed onto principles with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) on how energy efficiency programs could be used as one way to comply with upcoming federal emission reduction requirements for existing power plants.
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5/9/2014
NASEO Testifies in Support of FY'15 Department of Energy Funding
On Wednesday, May 7, David Terry, Executive Director, NASEO, submitted testimony to the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee in support of FY’15 Department of Energy funding.
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5/7/2014
NASEO, NARUC, NACAA Adopt “EMV Preamble” for EPA
The evaluation, measurement, and verification preamble language is for the EPA's consideration in integrating energy efficiency as a compliance option for the pending power plant GHG emissions standard under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
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4/24/2014
NASEO, EPC, RF and CITI Officially Launch Wheel in NYC and PA
On Friday, March 28, NASEO joined the Energy Programs Consortium (EPC), Renewable Funding (RF), and Citi at Citi headquarters in New York City to officially launch the Warehouse for Energy Efficiency Loans (WHEEL).
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4/9/2014
NASEO Finalizes State Energy Planning Guidelines
The final version of NASEO’s State Energy Planning Guidelines is now available. The Guidelines outline a process and broadly applicable policies and programs for states that are developing or updating their state energy plans.
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4/8/2014
NASEO Kicks off Annual Series of Regional Meetings
On April 1 -2, the State Energy Offices in the Midwest convened in Madison, Wisc., to elevate and address regional priorities. This was the first in NASEO’s annual series of five regional meetings to be held between April and June in coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy.
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4/8/2014
NASEO Highlights Role of State Energy Offices in Supporting Military’s Energy Goals
State Energy Offices can be valuable resources to military leaders seeking to deploy efficiency and alternative energy projects on domestic military installations under the Defense Department’s energy strategy.
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4/4/2014
NASEO Job Opportunity: Fuels and Grid Integration Program Manager
NASEO is seeking a Fuels and Grid Integration Program Manager to lead policy analysis and project implementation around electricity, fuels, and grid integration. The position operates in support of NASEO’s members and includes responsibilities such as, but not limited to, drafting reports and recommendations, conducting outreach to states and private sector partners, facilitating meetings, and developing funding proposals.
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3/4/2014
Presentations Now Available from the Energy Policy Outlook
NASEO held its 2014 Energy Policy Outlook February 4-7 in Washington, D.C., which included a dynamic agenda of more than 60 energy experts on resiliency and infrastructure modernization.
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2/11/2014
Keynote Speakers Address State Energy Offices at Energy Outlook Conference
NASEO's keynote speakers addressed over 250 attendees during its Energy Outlook Conference, where each stressed the importance of policies and programs that advance energy resiliency and economic development.
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2/11/2014
Three States Testify Before Senate Subcommittee
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, State Energy Officials from Hawaii, Minnesota, and Texas testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy on their pioneering energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
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2/10/2014
Congressional Leaders Reach Appropriations Agreement for FY'14
Funding for the U.S. State Energy Program is set at $50 million, and funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program is $174 million.
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1/14/2014
NASEO Releases Memo on Accessing QECBs
NASEO recently released a memorandum to increase understanding of the levels of effort and resources used by states to administer projects and programs financed by Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs). It provides an overview and brief examples from states on activities including QECB authorization, information dissemination, education and more.
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1/7/2014
State Energy Financing Report Now Available
NASEO is pleased to release a new report, “Unlocking Demand: An Analysis of State Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing Programs in Buildings and Industrial Sectors.”
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12/20/2013
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Financing Report Now Available
NASEO, in partnership with C2ES, is pleased to release a new report, “Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Fueling Infrastructure Deployment Barriers and the Potential Role of Private Sector Financial Solutions."
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12/20/2013
Webinar: Energy Efficiency in Correctional Facilities & Opportunities for State Energy Office Engagement
Energy Efficiency in Correctional Facilities & Opportunities for State Energy Office Engagement
Thursday, January 23, 2014; 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST
Register now at: https://www3.gotomeeting...
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12/13/2013
Energy Assurance and Interdependency Workshop
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), in coordination with NASEO, recently conducted the Energy Assurance and Interdependency Workshop on December 2-3, 2013, at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC.
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12/9/2013
NASEO Transportation Committee Reviews Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Programs
NASEO’s Transportation Committee recently held a call to hear from fellow state and affiliate members. Representatives from the Arkansas Energy Office and the Florida Energy Office discussed recent legislative and programmatic initiatives to deploy natural gas vehicles within their respective states. In addition, Schneider Electric, a NASEO affiliate member, presented on their efforts to deploy electric vehicle charging stations.
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12/9/2013
NASEO Financing Committee: New York Plans to Launch $1 Billion Green Bank
NASEO Financing Committee Committee Chair Jeff Pitkin, Treasurer of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), recently delivered a presentation on NYSERDA’s plan to launch a $1 billion New York Green Bank. Launched in September 2013 by Governor Andrew A. Cuomo with a petition to use approximately $165 million in uncommitted funds for its initial capitalization, the Green Bank is expected to beoperational by early 2014 and will be operated as a division of NYSERDA.
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12/9/2013
Secretary Moniz and Administrator McCarthy Confirmed for Energy Outlook
NASEO’s 2014 Energy Policy Outlook Conference will focus on the energy and economic opportunity in modernizing the nation’s energy infrastructure to achieve a more resilient, sustainable, and energy efficient future.
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12/6/2013
Energy Assurance and Interdependency Workshop Presentations
DOE and NASEO hosted the Energy Assurance and Interdependency Workshop on December 2-3 in D.C. The presentations are now available
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11/7/2013
NACAA, NASEO, and NARUC: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Meeting
NASEO, NACAA, and NARUC members met on Tuesday, November 5, to discuss greenhouse gas emissions standards for new power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
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11/5/2013
Multifamily Report Addresses Barriers and Emerging Practices
NASEO Program Manager Sandy Fazeli and Executive Director David Terry contributed in the development of the Energy Programs Consortium report.
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11/5/2013
NASEO Publishes Case Study on NY Best
The growth experienced and anticipated within New York in the energy storage industry is in large part due to the work of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which established the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium...
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10/21/2013
NASEO Co-Hosts Integrating Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Summit
On October 15-16, NASEO co-hosted a first of its kind event with the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid and the National Home Performance Council.
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10/17/2013
NASEO Responds to DOE’s Energy Codes Compliance RFI and Participates in ICC Hearings
NASEO responded to the DOE RFI on building energy code compliance and attended the International Code Council (ICC) Public Comment Hearings in October.
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10/15/2013
Winter Energy Outlook Conference Held November 1
DOE, EIA, and NASEO hosted the 2013 Winter Energy Outlook Conference on Nov. 1.
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10/15/2013
Sen. Warner’s ‘Race To The Top’ Energy Proposal Ranks #1...
...In Cost-Benefit To Taxpayers, #2 In Consumer Savings. U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has offered his State Energy Race to the Top Initiative as an amendment to The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Shaheen/Portman)...
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9/16/2013
Presentations Now Available: NASEO 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum
NASEO and NBI held the 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero Forum September 15-18.
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9/13/2013
A State Race to Save Energy
The State Energy Race to the Top Initiative will help states to make voluntary progress to increase energy productivity. The $200 million initiative challenges states to work with diverse stakeholders and can include a number of clean energy policies and programs, including the expansion of industrial efficiency, building retrofits, demand response policies, smart grid investments and combined heat and power...
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9/13/2013
NASEO Urges Support for SEP and WAP Reauthorization
On September 13, 2013, NASEO urged Senate support for the revised version of S. 1213, the “Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act”.
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9/13/2013
NASEO Endorses Bennet-Ayotte “Tenant Star” Amendment
On September 11, 2013, NASEO signed on with real estate owners, developers, building managers, energy service companies, efficiency financing sources, environmental and efficiency advocates, and other stakeholders in support of the Bennet-Ayotte (“Tenant Star”) Amendment S. Amdt. 1847.
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9/13/2013
NASEO's Multifamily Efficiency Task Force Tackles Financing, Data, and Split Incentives
On August 22, NASEO’s Multifamily Efficiency Task Force -- collaborative of state energy offices, housing finance agencies, and other experts -- convened in Raleigh, North Carolina, to strategize on energy efficiency policies and programs in the multifamily sector...
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9/5/2013
See you in Denver!
NASEO and NBI head to Denver on Sunday, September 15, to kick of the 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum to highlight the states' leadership in energy resiliency, economic growth, and sustainability and showcase the growth of zero net energy policies and projects.
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9/5/2013
New Speakers Confirmed for NASEO Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum
Join us in Denver for a slate of timely topics and dynamic speakers such as...
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8/20/2013
NASEO and Other Organizations Submit Letter to Secretary Moniz on Appliance Efficiency Standards
On August 16, 2013, NASEO along with a broad coalition of energy efficiency and environmental organizations including the Alliance to Save Energy and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy submitted a letter to Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to commend the department for their efforts in the proposed rulemaking for new metal halide light fixture standards...
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8/20/2013
Register Today! NASEO 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero Forum
Register today for NASEO’s Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum, co-hosted with National Buildings Institute!
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8/7/2013
Register Now! NASEO Energy Assurance Online Training
Registration is open for the online training course The Fundamentals of Energy Assurance. Intended for State Energy Officials and others in state or local government who are new to energy assurance planning and emergency response, as well as those in the private sector responsible for working with states during an energy emergency...
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8/7/2013
NASEO Board Convenes in Arlington and Hosts State-EERE Summit
On July 16 and 17, the NASEO Board met in Arlington, Virginia, to address NASEO business, discuss legislative and federal priorities, and hear from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and industry groups on state priorities such as efficiency in commercial buildings, manufacturing, and transportation...
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8/7/2013
Financing Committee Holds Discussion with Efficiency Energy, LLC
The NASEO Financing Committee held a call with Affiliate Member Efficiency Energy, LLC to discuss the opportunity for publicly-owned buildings to help states reap cost savings through the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property Deduction (179D)...
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7/24/2013
Buildings Committee Welcomes New Co-Chair
The Buildings Committee has welcomed Greg Guess, Director of the Division of Efficiency and Conservation of the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence as co-chair.
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7/24/2013
NASEO Submits Comments on the National Infrastructure Protection Plan
NASEO has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security on the review and revision to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.
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7/24/2013
DOE’s Moniz Announces Departmental Reorganization
On July 18, in a town hall meeting with staff, Energy Secretary Moniz spoke about his plans for a reorganization of the DOE's management structure.
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7/23/2013
NASEO 2013 Annual Meeting Preliminary Agenda Now Available
NASEO's 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum preliminary agenda is now online.
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7/11/2013
NASEO’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting Held in Hershey, Pennsylvania
State energy officials from NASEO’s Mid-Atlantic Region gathered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for a two-day meeting on June 24 and 25, 2013. The agenda covered state and local coordination, an update from the State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network, a joint meeting with representatives from PJM Interconnection, a discussion of new federal cybersecurity initiatives and the status energy assurance plans, and a presentation on residential energy efficiency...
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7/9/2013
The Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition Joins as a NASEO Affiliate Member
NASEO welcomed the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) as an Affiliate member in early July. The SMLC is a non-profit organization committed to overcome barriers to the development and deployment of Smart Manufacturing (SM) Systems through an implementation agenda for building a scaled, shared infrastructure called the Smart Manufacturing Platform (SM Platform)...
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7/9/2013
Public-Private Alternative Fuels Transportation Financing Group Convened
In partnership with NASEO, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) convened a group of public and private sector stakeholders in New York City on June 27, 2013, to discuss barriers to private sector financing of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure...
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7/9/2013
The Critical Role of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Energy Assurance Plans
Energy assurance planning has become a hot topic in light of Hurricane Sandy and other recent natural disasters. Kate Marks, NASEO’s Managing Director, drove home the importance of integrating alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure into these plans at a training hosted by the U...
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7/9/2013
Washington, D.C. Completes First Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Project Using PACE
The Washington, D.C. District Department of the Environment has announced the completion of the country’s first affordable housing energy efficiency project to use Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing...
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6/26/2013
NASEO Testifies at Senate Energy Subcommittee Hearing
On June 25, 2013, Mark Sylvia, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, testified at an Senate Energy Subcommittee Hearing regarding pending energy efficiency legislation.
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6/26/2013
NASEO Buildings Committee Discusses Green Appraisals
On June 13, the NASEO Buildings Committee discussed Green Appraisals with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, the Colorado Energy Office, and NASEO Affiliates, Earth Advantage and Appraisal Institute.
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6/26/2013
NASEO Goes Social!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for updates on NASEO activities and energy news.
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6/26/2013
NASEO Members Invited to Attend U.S. Military & Renewable Energy Industry Forum
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) U.S. Military & Renewable Energy Industry Forum will be held in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2013. As a supporting organization of ACORE's U...
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6/26/2013
NASEO Members are Invited to Attend the U.S. Military & Renewable Energy Industry Forum
The ACORE U.S. Military & Renewable Energy Industry Forum will be held in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 2013. As a supporting organization of ACORE's U.S. Military & Renewable Energy Industry Forum, NASEO members receive a special 20% discount to attend...
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6/21/2013
NASEO Organizes Multi-State Residential Meeting in Alabama
NASEO organized a Steering Committee meeting for members of the labeling and upgrade pilot program in Huntsville, Alabama, from May 21–22, 2013.
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6/12/2013
States and NASEO Participate in DOE Code Compliance Meeting
Several state representatives were invited to deliver presentations to the Building Energy Codes Program.
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6/12/2013
SEE Action IEE/CHP Working Group Disseminates NASEO Resource Guide
The NASEO CHP Resource Guide for State Energy Officials was distributed to stakeholders through the SEE Action IEE/CHP Working Group.
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6/12/2013
Twenty Energy Offices Attend NASEO Regional Meeting
On June 4-5, NASEO held its Central/Northwest/Southwest Regional Meeting to discuss shared challenges and opportunities, priorities, and best practices.
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6/12/2013
Save the Date: NASEO 2013 Annual Meeting and Getting to Zero National Forum
Join NASEO, September 15-18, in Denver to highlight the States’ leadership in America’s energy and innovation resurgence and explore topics that include...
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6/12/2013
NASEO Signs Coalition Letter Urging Senate to Vote on Shaheen-Portman Bill
NASEO and a group of industry, nonprofit, and public interest organizations have submitted a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell asking for quick Senate action on the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S...
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5/24/2013
NASEO Welcomes Newest Affiliate Hannon Armstrong
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Hannon Armstrong) is a specialty finance company that provides debt and equity financing for sustainable infrastructure projects. With more than 30 years of experience, Hannon Armstrong works primarily with Global 1000 clients to structure and provide financing for essential infrastructure projects involving the U...
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5/24/2013
Moniz Confirmed by Senate as DOE Secretary
On May 16, 2013, the Senate voted 97 to zero to approve the nomination of Ernest Moniz as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy.
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5/17/2013
NASEO Announces New Affiliates Vice Chair
NASEO would like to welcome Barbara Tyran, Director of Washington and State Relations for the Electric Power Research Institute, as the new Affiliates Vice Chair.
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5/11/2013
NASEO Committee Meetings
In late April and early May, the following NASEO committees and Task Forces convened via webinar and conference call to explore topical priorities of the State Energy Offices and define action items: Buildings, Energy Security, Financing, Fuels and Grid Integration, and Natural Gas...
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5/10/2013
NASEO Affiliate Everblue Named Department of Energy Challenge Home Partner
Everblue, a training provider on sustainability, will train U.S. DOE Challenge Home builders seeking Zero Net-Energy Ready status on their buildings.
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5/10/2013
NASEO Urges Support for FY’14 DOE Program Funding
On May 6, NASEO submitted testimony to the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee in support of funding for a variety of U.S. Department of Energy Programs, including the U...
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5/10/2013
NASEO Testifies Before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
NASEO Executive Director, David Terry, submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee and other related agencies in support of funding agricultural programs including $70 million for Rural Energy for America (REAP) through the energy title of the Farm Bill...
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5/10/2013
NASEO Joins Coalition in Support of Efficiency Programs through the FY’14 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
NASEO, as part of a broad coalition of efficiency organizations, businesses, and public interest groups signed House and Senate versions of a letter in support of funding levels at or above the President’s FY14 budget proposal for activities funded through the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill...
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5/10/2013
NASEO Kicks Off 2013 Regional Meetings
On April 29 and 30, NASEO hosted the Southeast Regional State Energy Office Meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee. Hosted by the Tennessee State Energy Office and co-hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the discussion-oriented meeting covered technology transfer and deployment opportunities in the region, state energy planning activities, utility perspectives on supply and demand side management, and other state priorities...
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5/10/2013
Forty U.S. Senators Sign on in Support of FY'14 Funding for SEP and WAP
On April 25, 2013, a total of 40 U.S. Senators signed on in support of two key state energy efficiency and clean energy programs...
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5/2/2013
NASEO Launches New Website
NASEO is pleased to announce the launch of the new NASEO.org website! The site provides the latest NASEO, national, and state energy news, committee activities, and policy updates. The new format is intended to be more user-friendly and navigable, showcase the most pertinent resources for and about the State Energy Offices, and offer a platform for sharing state successes and best practices...
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4/19/2013
NASEO Webinar - Energy Efficiency Impact Evaluations and Calculations on Emissions Savings
Please join NASEO on Monday, May 6, for a discussion on energy efficiency impact evaluations with a specific focus on calculating greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from energy efficiency...
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4/19/2013
Senators Shaheen and Portman Push for Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill
On Thursday, April 18, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) formally reintroduced the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act.
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4/18/2013
NASEO Submits FY'14 Energy Budget Testimony to House Appropriations Subcommittee
On March 29, 2013, NASEO's Executive Director, David Terry, submitted testimony to the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee encouraging funding for specific U.S. Department of Energy programs...
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4/15/2013
NASEO, Washington, and West Virginia Highlight State Energy Plans on DOE Webinar
On Wednesday, April 3, Tony Usibelli, Jeff Herholdt, and Kate Marks presented on state energy planning during a U.S. DOE technical assistance webinar.
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4/8/2013
NASEO Releases “State Strategies for Electric Vehicle Deployment”
Based on the experiences of the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network planning project, NASEO prepared a new report on electric vehicles...
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4/8/2013
NASEO Establishes a Transportation Committee
NASEO’s newly established Transportation Committee will be co-chaired by Ruth Horton of NYSERDA and Maria Redmond of the Wisconsin State Energy Office...
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4/8/2013
NASEO Leaders Speak at Market Transformation Symposium
David Terry, NASEO’s Executive Director, and Jeff Genzer, NASEO’s General Counsel, addressed attendees of the Market Transformation Symposium...
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4/8/2013
New Look for NASEO Member News
In our continual effort to improve the flow and distribution of member communications, NASEO recently launched “Energy Action in Washington,” a weekly email focused specifically on Congressional and Administrative actions and events...
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3/20/2013
NASEO Provides Letter of Support for Ernie Moniz' Nomination as DOE Secretary
NASEO submitted a letter to Chairman Ron Wyden, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, endorsing the nomination of Dr...
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3/20/2013
NASEO Committee Summaries from the February 2013 Energy Outlook Now Available
NASEO's Buildings, Energy Security, and Energy Production and Transmission Committees met during the Energy Outlook Conference in February 2013.
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3/20/2013
Congressional Briefings
On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, the Northeast-Midwest Coalition and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, and NASEO, hosted a briefing to discuss national priorities surrounding the SEP and WAP...
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2/11/2013
GE Energy Shares Vision for the Industrial Internet
Peter Evans with GE Energy shared the vision for an "industrial internet" at the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference...
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2/9/2013
Congressman Tonko Stresses Sound Energy Policy
Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) provided opening remarks at the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference...
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2/9/2013
DOE Leaders Stress Importance of State-Federal Partnerships
DOE Leaders emphasized the importance of State-Federal partnerships on the opening day of the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference...
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2/9/2013
NASEO and BCSE Working Together to Promote Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) is pleased to announce that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) to help advance the core missions of each organization and also provide continued membership support.
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2/7/2013
2013 NASEO/ASERTTI State Energy Policy and Technology Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era, hosted by NASEO and the Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI) scheduled from Tuesday, February 5 – Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel, Washington, D...
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2/7/2013
Register Now for the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era, hosted by NASEO and ASERTTI.
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1/23/2013
Register Now for the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era
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1/15/2013
NASEO Webinar: Development of a National Zero-Net Energy Leadership Initiative
Over the last several months, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), New Buildings Institute (NBI), and Resource Media have convened two planning meetings to explore opportunities for advancing zero-net energy (ZNE) policies and programs at the state and local levels.
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1/15/2013
Register Now for the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era, hosted by NASEO and the Association of State Energy Research Institutions (ASERTTI).
Date Posted:
1/15/2013
Register Now for the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era, hosted by NASEO and the Association of State Energy Research Institutions (ASERTTI).
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12/13/2012
NASEO Board Convenes in Arlington for Quarterly Meeting
NASEO’s Board of Directors met for the Winter Board Meeting on December 3-4, in Arlington, Virginia.
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12/13/2012
NASEO Webinar: State and Local Strategies for Increasing Building Energy Code Compliance
NASEO will host a webinar, “State and Local Strategies for Increasing Building Energy Code Compliance,” from 1:30pm – 2:30pm EST on December 13, 2012.
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12/13/2012
Register Now for the 2013 State Energy Outlook Conference
Register now for the 2013 Energy Outlook Conference, State-Private-Federal Energy Collaboration in a New Budget and Policy Era, hosted by NASEO and the Association of State Energy Research Institutions (ASERTTI).
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11/30/2012
NASEO Webinar: State and Local Strategies for Increasing Building Energy Code Compliance
NASEO will host a webinar, “State and Local Strategies for Increasing Building Energy Code Compliance,” from 1:30pm – 2:30pm EST on December 13, 2012.
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11/30/2012
NASEO and Partners Awarded Funding to Support State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Development
On Thursday, November 19, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced NASEO and its team as one of twenty awardees under the Clean Cities program to help states and local governments overcome barriers and develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning...
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11/30/2012
EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place after Considering State Requests
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a November 16 press release that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
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11/16/2012
ASHRAE and NASEO Hold Congressional Briefing on Net-Zero Energy Capable Schools
On November 14, 2012, NASEO and ASHRAE hosted a High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) briefing on “The Promise and Proof of Net-Zero Energy Schools” in Washington, D.C.
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11/16/2012
HPBCCC Breakfast Briefing: The Promise and Proof of Net-Zero Energy Schools, November 14
NASEO, in coordination with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), invites you to participate in a High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) congressional briefing,
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11/15/2012
NASEO Convenes Multi-State Residential Meeting in Massachusetts
On October 18, 2012, NASEO convened a meeting of the steering committee of a multi-state home energy labeling and upgrade program in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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11/15/2012
NASEO's Executive Director Keynotes Kansas Energy Conference
David Terry, NASEO's Executive Director, keynoted the 2012 Kansas Energy Conference on September 26, in Manhattan, Kansas
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11/2/2012
State Energy Programs for Industry and Manufacturing Database
Through targeted programs and supporting activities, state governments can foster a thriving private sector
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11/1/2012
Congressional Briefings
On Monday October 17, the Northeast-Midwest Coalition, with support from NASCSP and NASEO, hosted a briefing to discuss how state governments and their private sector partners are implementing energy programs.
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11/1/2012
NASEO 2012 Annual Meeting Preliminary Agenda Now Available!
Join NASEO in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the NASEO 2012 Annual Meeting from Sunday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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11/1/2012