State Energy Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 81.041 (USAspending.gov).
- Comptroller Of Public Accounts 2 awards $689,331,303
- State Of California Energy Commission 2 awards $581,619,486
- Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida 2 awards $345,975,930
- New York State Energy Research & Development Authority 2 awards $317,437,733
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 2 awards $263,044,844
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to increase market transformation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through policies, strategies, and public-private partnerships that facilitate their adoption and implementation. It also facilitates state-based activities, such as: financing mechanisms for institutional retrofit programs; loan program and management; energy savings performance contracting; comprehensive residential programs for homeowners; transportation programs that accelerate use of alternative fuels; and renewable programs that remove barriers and support supply side and distributed renewable energy.
The program provides financial and technical assistance to State governments to create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects in order to provide leadership to maximize the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy through communications and outreach activities, technology deployment, and accessing new partnerships and resources across the geographic panorama of the United States and its territories. The program’s objectives are:
* To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities;
* To reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and
* To improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
All States plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
The ultimate potential beneficiaries will be the people affected by the plan that each State develops. This is anticipated to be the State's population.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Grant applications will be reviewed by DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy personnel. Grant procedures are in accordance with Federal government regulations. Notification of grant awards will be issued by a DOE Procurement Office.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The State Energy Program (SEP) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative that provides funding and technical assistance to state, territory, and tribal energy offices. Its goal is to help them design and implement energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy security projects tailored to local needs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Sustainability
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Formula Grants are to be used by States for the development, implementation, or modification of State plans submitted to and approved by DOE. To be eligible for Federal assistance, each State plan must contain the five program activities required by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163; and may also include a wide range of optional activities.
A wide variety of activities are eligible for use of the grant funds including:
* Developing / implementing an energy efficiency and conservation strategy and retaining technical consultant services to assist in the development of such a strategy.
* Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits.
* Establishing financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements (e.g., loan programs, rebate programs, waive permit fees.)
* Providing grants to nonprofit organizations to perform energy efficiency retrofits.
* Developing / implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation (e.g., flex time by employees, satellite work centers, promotion of zoning requirements that promote energy efficient development, transportation infrastructure: bike lanes / pathways, pedestrian walkways, and synchronized traffic signals).
* Developing and implementing building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency.
* Implementing energy distribution technologies.
* Developing public education programs to increase participation and efficiency rates for recycling programs.
* Purchasing/implementing technologies to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar sources.
* Installing light emitting diodes (LEDs).
* Developing, implementing, and installing renewable energy technologies on or in any government building.
* Any other activity as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Secretaries of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Required Documentation
Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statutes and regulations, as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Only one application from each State, in compliance with State and local environmental statutes and regulations. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 subpart E for State and local governments.
Matching Requirements
There is a 20 percent cost match requirement for the SEP, however leveraging of funds on the part of the recipient is encouraged.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Establishes the purpose, findings, and definitions for promoting energy conservation and efficiency at both state and federal levels.