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NASEO and NARUC Host Microgrid Action Planning Workshop
NASEO 2025 Bipartisan Policy Recommendations for the Incoming Congress and Administration
NASEO Publishes New Report on Prioritizing Residential Energy Efficiency Investments Using Energy Vulnerability Data
Virginia Department of Energy Launches Clean Energy Innovation Bank
South Carolina Releases Offshore Wind Supply Chain Study
South Carolina Launches Clean Energy Workforce Development Tool
Maine Launches Home Energy Rebate Program
Hawaii to Receive $18 million to Advance Building Performance Standards
DOE Grid Deployment Office Releases National Transmission Planning Study
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Announces New Clean Transportation Initiatives
Michigan Awards $3.5 Million in Grants Through Renewables Ready Communities Program
Oregon Department of Energy Announces Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Awards to Local Governments
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Publishes Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Information (RFI) on Upcoming Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Equity Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025
NASEO and NARUC Release New Report on Use Cases for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Receives $307 Million Grant
New NASEO Report on the Importance and Implications of FERC Order 1920 for State Energy Offices
American Gas Association Releases New Study on Energy Efficiency
NASEO, AASHTO, and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Host the Second Annual EV Charging Infrastructure National Conference
Rhode Island Launches First Phase of Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
Mississippi Awarded Phase Two of DOE Energizing Rural Communities Prize
NASEO Publishes Report on How State Energy Offices Can Support Energy Efficient and Healthy K-12 Public Schools
Maine and Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Agree on Research Lease to Advance Floating Offshore Wind
NASEO Comments on DOE Fusion Energy Framework
California Energy Commission Adopts 2025 Energy Code
14 States and Territories Awarded Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grants
New Mexico Launches Home Energy Rebate Program
DOE Office of Electricity Selects Inaugural Storage Acceleration Voucher Recipients
Utah Office of Energy Development Funds Cutting-Edge Methane Leak Detection Projects
Arizona Launches First Phase of Home Energy Rebate Program
NASEO Releases Guide for State Energy Offices on Energy Storage RD&D
High Demand for Oregon’s Rental Home Heat Pump Program
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Awards $2 Million to Clean Energy Workforce Training Programs
Wisconsin Launches Home Efficiency Rebates Program
Puerto Rico's Energy Support Incentive 2.0 Supports Energy Resilience
Maryland Energy Administration Announces $24 million Investment in K-12 Public Schools
Five State Energy Offices Awarded Grants from U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program
NASEO to Work with Colorado, Missouri, and Tennessee to Support Freight Electrification
New York Unveils Draft Fire Code Language for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Three Federal Agencies Announce Partnership and Resources to Protect Consumers from Solar Scams
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Announce the Launch of PowerUpRI
New York Launches Home Energy Rebate Program
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Release “Advancing NEVI: Recommendations from State NEVI Funding Applicants"
Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission Sign Memorandum of Understanding
NASEO Releases Publications on Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit and Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
Guidehouse Releases 2024 State and Future of the Power Industry Report
NASEO, AASHTO, Georgetown Climate Center, and Atlas Public Policy Launch the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Equity Dashboard
Ohio Energy Efficiency and On-site Energy Workshop
DOE Announces Funding for Small Business Research and Development Grants
NASEO and DOE Lead Delegation of State Energy Officials to Tour Iceland’s Direct Air Carbon Capture, Storage, and Geothermal Sites
Pennsylvania Expands Shared Energy Manager Program with U.S. State Energy Program Funding
Rhode Island Opens First NEVI Stations and Achieves Fully Built-Out Status
CEC-Funded Truck Charging Station with Microgrid Opened in Bakersfield
NYSERDA Announces $5 Million for Agrivoltaic Demonstration Projects
NASEO “Beating the Heat” Report on Cost-Effective Residential Cooling Solutions
2024 National Energy Codes Conference and the National Energy Codes Collaborative Kick-off
Maryland Energy Administration Launches Maryland Solar Access Program Through the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024
Virgin Islands Energy Office Launches Energy Storage Rebate Program
NASEO Releases Report for States on Incorporating Equity into Clean Energy RD&D
Washington State Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $40 Million to Local Electrification Programs
Maine Governor's Energy Office Announces a Digital Tool to Help Connect Jobseekers with Clean Energy Jobs and Training
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Third NEVI Case Study for Ohio
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Issues Ruling on Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Second NEVI Case Study for Pennsylvania
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Completes Report on State Energy Supply Issues
Kentucky Releases Hydrogen Truck Fueling Feasibility Study
GridEx VII Public Report Released and State Energy Office Participation
New York Releases Recommendations for Enhanced Safety Standards for Battery Storage Systems
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Energy Office Hosts Natural Gas Exercise
State Officials Explore Advanced Nuclear Research and Deployment in Tennessee
Arizona Governor Hobbs and the Office of Resiliency Announces State’s First Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan
NASEO and NARUC Release Report on Coal to Nuclear Repowering for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Supports Innovative Partnership to Help Lower Energy Bills with Shared Solar
DOEE Awards Funding to Build a Community Resilience Hub Microgrid
NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Series of NEVI Case Studies, Beginning with Alaska
U. S. DOE Releases PR100 Study Results and Possible Pathways to Puerto Rico’s 100% Renewable Energy Future
The Colorado Energy Office Announces Tax Credits for Geothermal Energy
EPA Announces Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Selections
NASEO Submits Comments to the Federal Highway Administration on the J3400 Connector
NASEO Publishes Report on Supporting Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes with Loan Loss Reserves
New Study Identifies Strategies to Lower Energy Costs for Manufactured Homes in Michigan
EPA Announces Final National Pollution Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles
EPA Announces Final National Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Indiana Energy Office Launches Empowering Energy Partnerships in Indiana Communities Program
Illinois Announces Grant Program for Energy Efficiency Assessments in Environmental Justice Communities
Florida and Oregon State Energy Office Representatives Named Co-Chairs of NASEO Rural Energy Working Group
New York Announces Funding to Advance Clean Hydrogen Innovation
DOE Announces $366 Million in Funding for Rural and Remote Communities
Maryland Energy Administration Launches Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program
State Energy Official Appointed to DOE Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee
NASEO, AASHTO, and Duke University Releases a Report on Transportation Electrification Training Programs in the Southeast
U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Final Direct Pay Guidance
NASEO Publishes K-12 School Energy Program Map
NASEO and NARUC Release Advanced Nuclear State Action Tracker to Highlight State Activities Surrounding Advanced Nuclear
NASEO Submits Comments to the IRS on Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
DOE and USDA Announce Renewable Energy Initiative to Support Farmers
Maine Announces $6.5 Million in Grants to Enhance Grid Infrastructure for Rural Businesses
NYSERDA Launches Application Period for Grant Program to Fund School Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Improvements at K-12 Schools
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Releases Long Duration Energy Storage Study
State Energy Offices Are Awarded Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Programs
Massachusetts Releases Clean Energy Transmission Working Group Report
Maryland Energy Administration Launches Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Program to Boost Energy Efficiency in Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Sectors
Alaska Energy Security Task Force Releases Comprehensive Statewide Energy Plan
New Jersey Expands Community Solar Program
NREL Releases Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Power System Model Results for Long-Term Resource Plans
State Energy Offices and Others Receive $623 million in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Awards
Washington Department of Commerce Publishes Green Hydrogen Report
EPA Grants Louisiana State Primacy Over Class VI Wells
Maryland Energy Administration Debuts Ambitious Program to Help Public Schools Reduce Carbon Emissions
Minnesota Division of Energy Resources Increases Staffing Capacity to Manage New Programs
DOE and EPA Announce Funding for States to Reduce Methane Emissions
Connecticut Releases Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap and Launches Wind Collaborative
Hawaii State Energy Office Completes O’ahu Energy System and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability and Resiliency Assessment
NASEO-NARUC-NGA-NASUCA Northeastern Regional Roundtable: Equity Considerations in Electricity Planning and Policy
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Establishes New Rural Energy Startup Program
NASEO Releases Two Resources to Enhance Interagency Collaboration for Electric Vehicle Program Planning and Implementation
State Energy Office Outreach on Rebate Program Design
Colorado Energy Office Launches Geothermal Heat Pump Program
Michigan Passes Legislation to Advance Climate and Clean Energy Goals
NASEO Releases Clean Hydrogen Publications for State and Territory Energy Offices
The Mississippi State Energy Office and NASEO Host Meeting on Energizing Rural Communities Prize
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Finalizes Nuclear Development Working Group Report
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Opens Second Round of Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program
NASEO and LBNL Release Publication on State Energy Offices’ Engagement in Electric Distribution Planning
U.S. EPA Announces Funding for States and Tribes to Establish and Implement Class VI Programs
Maryland Announces Significant New Funding for Offshore Wind Supply Chain and Workforce Development
U.S. DOE Announces $1.3 Billion For Transmission Lines Crossing Six States
U.S. DOE Releases Final National Transmission Needs Study
Alabama Awards $2 Million in Grants for Energy Cost Reduction Measures in Public Facilities
Oregon Department of Energy’s Hosts Statewide Energy Security Plan Stakeholder Engagement Kickoff
U.S. Department of Energy Launches ESPC Campaign
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Partnership Brings Affordable Community Solar to Rural Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Selection of Seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
National Academies Decarbonization Report Highlights Essential Role of State and Local Governments
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Projects to State Energy Offices in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Minnesota
The Alaska Energy Authority Establishes New Grant Program to Reduce Public Facilities Emissions in Rural Communities
U.S. Department of Energy Announces State Manufacturing Leadership Program Selectees, Including State Energy Offices
NASEO-NARUC-NGA-NASUCA Western Regional Roundtable: Equity Considerations in Electricity Planning and Policy
NYSERDA Launches New Collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation
Governors Across the United States Pledge to Decarbonize Buildings and Accelerate Heat Pump Deployment
NASEO and NARUC Release State Solar Cybersecurity Toolkit
South Carolina Office of Resilience Release the Strategic Statewide Resilience and Risk Reduction Plan
Nine East Coast States Sign Offshore Wind MOU with Federal Government
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Hosts Energy Assurance Tabletop Exercise
NASEO's Initial Response to Home Energy Rebates ALRD Communicated to U.S. DOE
Colorado Energy Office Launches EV Rebate Program
South Carolina Energy Office Hosts Stakeholder Engagement Session with U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs
New York Announces Funding for Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies
New Hampshire Department of Energy Allocates State Energy Program Funds Toward Energy Savings Improvements for State-Owned Buildings
Wyoming Energy Authority Releases Nuclear Energy Strategic Framework and Roadmap
Delaware Governor Carney Signs Environmental Protection and Energy Laws, Expands Responsibilities of State Energy Office
New NASEO-NARUC Joint Report Provides Microgrid Framework for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissioners
NASEO Affiliate Member Blink Charging Announces Record Second Quarter Following Expanded Product Offerings
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Announces Funding for First Commercial Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in the United States
U.S. DOE Releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to Evaluate Supply Chain Security for Clean Energy Technologies
NYSERDA: $18 Million Available Under NextGen Buildings Innovation Challenges
State Energy Offices Submit Notice of Intent Letters for Solar for All
Wyoming and Colorado Sign Direct Air Capture Memorandum of Understanding
NASEO Wins DOE Energizing Rural Communities Prize
Indiana Office of Energy Development to Establish Commercial Solar and Wind Energy Ready Communities Development Center
Indiana Office of Energy Development Launches the Indiana Fuel Dashboard
Colorado Energy Office Announces Grants to Support Adoption and Implementation of Improved Building Energy Codes
Northeast States Propose Interregional Transmission Collaborative
2023 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Finds Clean Energy Job Growth Nationwide
State Energy Officials Tour Falkirk Mine
South Carolina Governor Executive Order Creates Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC)
DOE Announces $178 Million to Improve Health, Safety, and Lower Energy Costs at K-12 Public Schools
The Colorado Energy Office Launches Statewide Community-Level Electrification Pilot
Alaska Permanently Extends State’s Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program
Alabama Establishes Resilience Council
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Hosts Energy Security Tabletop Exercise
Maryland and Minnesota Pass State Legislation to Expand Access to Community Solar
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Releases Memorandum on Community Solar and LIHEAP Considerations
NASEO-NARUC Report Explores Benefits of Clean Energy Microgrids for Consideration by State Energy Offices and Regulators
Bipartisan Governor Support for Full Funding of SEP and WAP
U.S. DOE Grants Available for Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers
Colorado Energy Office Launches Grant Program to Electrify Fleets
New Supply Chain Analysis Assesses U.S. Clean Technology Manufacturing Capacity and Risks
Four States and Two Tribal Nations Receive First Round of Investments to Strengthen Grid Resilience
New York Launches New Initiative to Drive Clean Hydrogen Innovation
New NASEO Resource Outlines Opportunities for State Energy Office Collaboration with Housing Finance Agencies
Virginia Department of Energy Funds Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Feasibility Study
Tennessee Establishes Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
NASEO Supports Updated HUD Energy Code Determination for Federal Housing Guarantee Programs – Lowering Homeowner Energy Bills and Reducing Risks
Colorado Passes Legislation to Advance Decarbonization Goals and Improve Energy Affordability
$11 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Rural Communities Announced
OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Releases Proposed Revisions to Regulatory Analysis Guidance
EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Signs Key Clean Transportation Legislation
NASEO Releases Analysis of Community Solar Consolidated Billing Policies
NASEO and NARUC Release Summary of Expert Recommendations for Supporting DER Aggregator Participation in Wholesale Markets and Operations in Line with FERC Order 2222
ASHRAE Establishes First Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Standard
NASEO Selects New Energy Equity Committee Co-Chair
Mississippi Development Authority Offering Grants for Industrial Energy Efficiency
NASEO Releases a Summary of the Six EV Regional Meetings on NEVI Planning
Illinois Invests $16 Million in Clean Energy Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Virgin Islands Energy Office Announces Plans to Fund Innovative Energy Projects
Massachusetts Announces Formation of the Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting and the Interagency Offshore Wind Council
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Launches 2023 Zero Energy for the Ocean State Program
Minnesota’s State Competitiveness Fund Positions Communities for Federal Funding
Mississippi Development Authority Joins SolSmart as State Partner
NASEO Hosts Energy Security Planning Bootcamp
New NASEO Publication on Equity Considerations in Building Energy Code Activities
New NARUC-NASEO Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative Helps Better Inform State Approaches to New Nuclear Generation
FY’24 SEP and WAP “Dear Colleague” Letter – 112 U.S. House and 45 U.S. Senate Signers
Maryland Announces Major Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives
Colorado Releases 2023 Electric Vehicle Plan
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities launches New Jersey Community Solar Project Finder
White House Announces State Members of CCUS Task Forces
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Awards Energy Innovation Grants
Rhode Island Announces $20 Million for Energy Efficiency Funding for K-12 Public School Energy Equity
NASEO and NARUC Announce Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative
Connecticut Hydrogen Task Force Study Released
Lowe's Foundation Announces Grants to Support Skilled Trades
Iowa Announces New Round of Grant Funding and Awards Financial Assistance to Four Energy Infrastructure Projects
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Issues Final Reports on Critical Infrastructure Microgrids
Massachusetts Establishes $50 Million Grant Program to Decarbonize Low-Income Housing
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Releases Offshore Wind Roadmap
Hawai’i Public Radio Interviews Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick
NASEO and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association Publish Report on State Community Solar Policy Considerations and Project Profiles
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Releases Local Solar Ordinance Mapping Tool
Utah Office of Energy Development to Lead Hydrogen Advisory Council
Presentations from NASEO’s 2023 Energy Policy Outlook Conference Now Available
Minnesota Passes Legislation to Require 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040
NASEO, Markle Foundation, and Eno Center for Transportation Release Report on State Opportunities to Support Job Quality and Build an Inclusive Infrastructure Workforce
Office of Management and Budget Releases Addendum on Justice40 Implementation Guidance
Colorado Launches Microgrids for Community Resilience Planning Grant Program
New England States Announce Innovative Joint Transmission Proposals
NASEO Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources Releases 2023 Idaho Energy Landscape
South Carolina Releases Green Bank Market Assessment Report
Maryland Energy Administration Funds Small Modular Reactor Feasibility Study
U.S. Department of Energy Announces the Buildings Upgrade Prize
New York Launches Innovative Approach to Address Energy Affordability
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Collaborates with Pennsylvania State University to Develop Guide to Grid-Scale Solar Development for Local Officials
Indiana Office of Energy Development Releases New Tool To Help Empower Local Officials to Determine the Value of Proposed Renewable Energy Projects
Massachusetts and Maine Partnering on Large Land-Based Wind Project
DOE Publishes County-Level Energy Jobs Data
Washington State Enacts Two Market-Based Clean Energy Programs
Washington State, Vermont, and Oregon Adopt Clean Vehicle Rules
New York Announces a New Roadmap to Attain a Nation-Leading Six Gigawatts of Energy Storage by 2030
New York Finalizes Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Releases Grid Modernization Study
Hawaii State Energy Office: Energy Data Portal
South Carolina Announces EV Charging at State Parks
California Joins the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
U.S. Senate Confirms DOE-OE Assistant Secretary
NYSERDA Publishes 2022 New York Clean Energy Industry Report
Maine Governor's Energy Office Announces Significant Investment in Clean Energy Workforce Development
NASEO Releases Application Action Guides for Resilience Grants
Mississippi Awards Grants for Clean Energy and Agricultural Entrepreneurs
Pennsylvania Announces Truck Electrification Program
Colorado Launches Electric Vehicle (EV) Education Campaign to Increase Adoption of EVs
New Hampshire Department of Energy Releases Value of Distributed Energy Resources Study
New Mini Guide Focuses on Coordinated EV Infrastructure Planning and Implementation among State Officials
Oregon Department of Energy Releases Renewable Hydrogen Study
Oregon Department of Energy Releases 2022 Biennial Energy Report
Hawaii Publishes Findings from Stakeholder Engagement Series
West Virginia Office of Energy Releases Regional Microgrids for Resilience Study
Tennessee Office of Energy Programs Releases Second Annual State Utility Data Analysis Report
Presentations from NASEO’s 2022 Annual Meeting Now Available
Pennsylvania DEP Launches Year 4 of Local Climate Action Program with 11 Local Government Participants
Rhode Island Announced “The Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bicycle Rebate Program”
Virginia Department of Energy Releases New State Energy Plan
EPA Announces Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities for its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Program
Wyoming Energy Authority to Establish Energy Regional Economic Coordination Office
Virginia Announces the Development of a First-of-Its-Kind Energy Technology Testbed
New Oregon Department of Energy Report Outlines Benefits and Challenges to Floating Offshore Wind Off Oregon’s Coast
ICF Study Measures Benefits of Improving Building Envelope Insulation
Oregon and Washington Look to Become Hub for Clean Hydrogen
Midwestern States Form Coalition to Explore Regional Opportunities for Clean Hydrogen
Through a Private Public Partnership Rhode Island Opens the State’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage Facility
South Carolina Energy Office Releases Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative Report
New Jersey Launches Commercial Building Benchmarking Program
The Biden Administration Announces a Memorandum of Understanding with Four Federal Agencies
NASEO Releases Demand Flexibility and Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings 101
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Receives FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant
Maryland Energy Administration’s Microgrid Grant Recipient is Promoting a New Clean Energy Workforce and Resilience
NASEO Releases new Publication on Critical Energy-Related Minerals
NASEO Board Resolution and FERC Comments Stress Importance of State Energy Offices in Transmission Policy and Planning
NASEO, NRECA Develop Energy Emergency Response Coordination framework for State Energy Offices and Rural Electric Cooperatives
Enervee, NYSERDA Launch Online Shopping Platform for Energy-Efficient Appliances
New York Announces $70 Million to Decarbonize Public Housing
Innovative Vehicle-to-Grid Project Deployed with Support from California Energy Commission
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Hydrogen Work Group Demonstrates Key Opportunities for the State
Massachusetts’ 2022 Climate Bill Signed into Law
Maine Announces New Program to Increase Energy Efficiency and Decrease Taxpayers’ Energy Costs
Building Code Curriculum and Training Resources
Delaware Announces New Solar Pilot Designed to Serve Low- to Moderate-Income Households
California Governor Sets New Targets for Clean Energy, Electrification, and Emissions Reductions to Meet Statewide Climate Goals
NASEO, CSIS Bring Together U.S. and Indian Officials for Clean Energy and Climate Discussions
New York Announces Plans to Address Extreme Heat Risks
Oregon Releases New Interactive Tool and Report on Renewable Energy Siting
D.C. Department of Energy and Environment Releases Innovative RFP for Developing Community-Based Energy Resilience Metrics
DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Announces $2.54 Billion in IIJA Funding and Tools
New Hampshire Releases 2022 Update to its State Energy Strategy
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. Launch Innovative Partnerships to Tackle Affordability and Accessibility in Community Solar
Hawaii Signs New Clean Energy Legislation into Law
Michigan Grant Opportunity Meets Need for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Low-Income Congregations
Georgia Finances Critical Energy Resilience in Local Facilities
Wyoming Energy Authority Releases State Hydrogen Roadmap
New York Enacts Law Strengthening Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards
Michigan Energy Office Selects Three Cities for Smart City Roadmap Pilot Program
ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy Renew MOU Agreement
Rhode Island Launches Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
DOE Publishes Allocation Formulas for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Indicates Strong Job Growth Across Several Clean Energy Sectors
FEMA Releases Comprehensive Building Code Strategy
Oklahoma Selected as Site for First U.S. Rare Earth Metal and Manufacturing Facility
Utah Office of Energy Development Releases New State Energy and Innovation Plan
Maryland 2021 Clean Energy Industry Report Finds Strong Energy Efficiency and Solar Employment, Projects Growth in Wind Workforce
Rhode Island Awards Local Farms Grants to Support Solar Projects
New Maryland Offshore Wind Website Launched
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive
$15M NYSERDA Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge Opportunity
Utah Hydrogen Project Garners $504.4M DOE Conditional Loan Guarantee
Virginia Statewide Solar Survey Report Released
Washington, DC Expands Access to Solar Projects
U.S. DOE Releases the "Energy Emergency Response Playbook for State and Territorial Energy Offices"
Franklin Energy Recognized for Supplier Diversity
NASEO, NLC Highlight State-City Partnership Opportunities in EECBG
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Launches the Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency and Affordability Initiative
NASEO-NARUC Publication on Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs
The Black Box of Blackstart: Electricity Reliability and Interdependency Considerations for State Energy Offices
SEP and WAP “Dear Colleague” Letter – 103 U.S. House and 47 U.S. Senate Signers
NASEO Provides Revolving Loan Fund Comments to DOE
Washington Passes Mandate to Limit Gas Use in All New Commercial Buildings
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program to Boost Energy Efficiency, Resilience
U.S. DOE Publishes First Equity Action Plan that Includes Funding Commitments to Minority Serving Institutions
NYSERDA Launches Website to Improve Access to State Energy Programs
Suburban Propane Launches New Low-Carbon Fuel, Propane+rDME
OMB Releases Initial Implementation Guidance on Buy America for Infrastructure Investments
Maryland Announces New Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency Pilot Program
NASEO, NARUC Convene Virtual Workshop on Microgrid Programs, Policies, and Regulations
Maine Releases New Energy Storage Market Assessment
Northeastern States Announce Agreement to Develop a Regional Clean Energy Hydrogen Hub Proposal
Biden Administration Releases FY’23 Budget Request to Congress
Maryland Launches Pilot Program for Net Zero Energy and Decarbonized K-12 Schools
Pennsylvania Green Energy Loan Fund Reaches $30 Million in Invested Capital
Maryland Energy Administration Awards Nearly $2 million in Clean Fuels Grants
Congress Passes and President Signs FY’22 Appropriations Bill – Energy Funding Increases
Hydrogen Hub Partnership Among Between Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma
NASEO Provides Testimony Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy
Kentucky Launches Regional Hydrogen Hub Workgroup
NASEO Hosts Disaster Response Exercise with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
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
Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative Releases Checklist: Key Elements to Consider for a Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Project
NASEO, AASHTO, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Sign MOU to Ensure Coordination in Electric Vehicle Investment
New NASEO-NARUC Publication on Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs
Rhode Island Releases Strategic Policy Guide for Electrifying Transportation
Wyoming Pipeline Mapping Tool Now Available
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Releases Draft Climate Plan
New Mexico Releases Grid Modernization Roadmap
USDA Announces New Renewable Energy Pilot Program – $10 Million in Grants Available
Connecticut State Energy Office Announces 2022 Energy Plan Scoping Process
NASEO Leaders Share Expertise on Infrastructure, Clean Energy, and State Priorities
New York Announces $500 Million Offshore Wind Investment
Michigan Governor Signs Executive Directive on Making Michigan an Electric Vehicle Powerhouse
NYSERDA Awards $21 Million to 19 Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development Projects Across New York
New York’s Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Leadership Act Enacted
Washington State Responds to State, International Fuel Emergencies Following Extreme Weather
Oregon Department of Energy Publishes Regional Transmission Organization Study
Maine Releases Clean Transportation Roadmap to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Costs
State Energy Office Support of Energy Resilience through COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020-2021 Year in Review
NASEO 2022 Energy Policy Outlook Conference
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Announces New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations throughout the State
Virginia Department of Energy Releases Reenergize Southwest Report
U.S. DOE Announces New Office to Support Clean Energy Technology Demonstration Projects
NASEO Expands Collaboration with EPA and DOE on Benchmarking and Voluntary Building Performance Standards
DOE Office of Technology Transitions RFI to Improve Commercialization Programs
DOE RFI on Deployment-Ready Carbon Reduction and Removal Technologies, Including Environment Justice, Engagement, and Workforce
ExxonMobil Plans Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 in Permian Basin Operations
NASEO Infrastructure Act Resource Hub
Puerto Rico Energy Forum Highlights Successes and Opportunities of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for the Energy Sector
Maryland Energy Administration Provides Funding for Nation’s Largest Low-to-Moderate Income Community Solar Project
California Energy Commission Approves $1.4 Billion Investment in Clean Transportation
NASEO Announces the Launch of a New Partnership to Advance Healthy and Efficient K-12 Schools
Oklahoma Releases State Energy & Environment Plan and Energy Assurance Plan
New NASEO Publication on Hydrogen: Critical Decarbonization Element for the Grid, Manufacturing, and Transportation
UCLA Releases Report on “Making Justice40 a Reality for Frontline Communities”
State Energy Program Funding Enables Three Pennsylvania Institutions to Achieve Certification in Energy Resilience Rating System
Colorado Energy Office Announces New Governor-Appointed Community Access Enterprise Board
New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division Announces Grid Modernization Program Demonstration Project
Maine Heat Pump Program Ramps Up Installations
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Releases 2020 Integrated Resources Plan
First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Facility to be Built in Virginia
Secretary Granholm Encourages the International Code Council to Include State Voices in Code Development
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Releases New State Energy Strategy
NASEO, Utah Clean Cities Coalition, and WIEB Release Assessment on Demand Charges and Electric Vehicle Fast Charging
Energy Secretary Granholm Addresses State Energy Offices on Clean Energy, Climate Change, Jobs, and Economic Recovery
Governor Northam Announces the Virginia Department of Energy
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Awards Grants to Study Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers
Oregon Department of Energy Releases Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report
NASEO Publication: Energy Sector Workforce Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and the Policy Case for Investment
Southeast States Launch Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning and Deployment Tool
Governor Northam to Invest $500 Million in Virginia Schools
Michigan and Ontario Launch Agreement to Enhance and Modernize Cross-Border Mobility
NYSERDA and NYC Department of Housing Preservation Announce $24 Million Pilot Program to Electrify Affordable Housing
RetrofitNY Featured on PBS NewsHour
Oregon to Study Benefits and Challenges of Participation in Regional Transmission Organization
Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Expanded in New Jersey
President Biden Signs the $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into Law
Mississippi Development Authority Announces Second Round of Competition for Energy Innovation Grants
NASEO Releases Report on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Overview and Considerations for State Planning
Tennessee, Rivian Partner on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at State Parks
Minnesota Officially Adopts Clean Car Standards
California Budget Passes Historic Investments into Zero Emission Vehicles, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing
Colorado Legislature Passes 30 Energy Bills, Investing in the State’s Climate Roadmap
Oregon Aims to Decarbonize Electricity Sector by 2040
U.S. Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Funding Opportunities Available Under the American Rescue Plan Act
Rhode Island, Maine Advance Appliance Efficiency Standards to Save Money and Energy and Reduce Emissions
Iowa Completes Renewable Energy Battery Storage Project
DOE Announces $60 million for Industrial Assessment Centers at 32 Universities to Help Manufacturers
Florida Announces New Energy Equity Study
U.S. Secretary Granholm and Indian Minister Khuba Celebrate Subnational Clean Energy and Climate Partnership between NASEO and AREAS
NASEO Joins Secretary Granholm, Senator Shaheen in Unveiling the 2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report
National Energy Code and Standards Updates
Minnesota Department of Commerce Publishes Quadrennial Energy Policy Report
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
NASEO Releases Reports on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program State-Local Coordination and Small Business Strategies
The Promise of Green Hydrogen in a Decarbonized Economy: An Interview with Laura Nelson, Special Advisor, Green Hydrogen Coalition
Maryland Moves Towards a Zero-Emission Fleet with the Purchase of 40 New Electric Vehicles
Rhode Island Commits to Expanding Solar Energy Investment at Brownfield Sites
NASEO Comments on Bipartisan Energy Infrastructure Bill
Governor Walz Signs Bipartisan Energy Legislation, ECO Act
New Mexico Launches Climate Risk Map
Alaska Energy Authority Announces Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Colorado Enacts Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards
Maine Adopts Energy Storage Deployment Target
New York Announces Partnerships, Funding to Decarbonize High-Rise Buildings
Governor Reynolds Signs Executive Order Creating Carbon Sequestration Task Force in Iowa
U.S. House Bipartisan Action Reauthorizes SEP and Supports Energy Emergency Actions
Alabama Governor Awards $4.1 million for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
45 U.S. Senators and 118 House Members Sign On in Support of SEP/WAP
NASEO Supports Manchin/Murkowski INSULATE Buildings Act
North Carolina Governor Signs Executive Order Promoting Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Jobs
California Sets Clean Miles Standard for Ridesharing Companies
Oregon Governor Signs Bill to Support Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
Missouri Division of Energy Releases Summary and Action Report for Next Steps in State Energy Planning Process
Energy Performance Contracting Helps Colorado County in Ambitious Clean Energy Projects
California, Federal Partners Announce Historic Agreement in Offshore Wind Development
Massachusetts and Virginia Move Forward on Offshore Wind
New Electrification and Workforce Programs Announced by Biden Administration
Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation Releases Community Microgrid Resilience Program Scoping Memo
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection releases Energy Storage Assessment
NASEO Releases Report on Energy Efficiency in Manufactured Housing
Outdated Infrastructure and High Costs Pose Greatest Challenge to IAQ Improvements in Schools, New Study Finds
Maryland Energy Administration Supports Microgrid for Net Zero, LMI Construction Project
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Releases New Tool to Site Solar Projects at Reclaimed Mines
West Virginia Passes State Building Benchmarking and ESPC Policies
Diversity in the U.S. Energy Workforce: Data Findings to Inform State Energy, Climate, and Workforce Development Policies and Programs
NASEO Releases Electric Vehicle Charging Needs Assessment
Energy Jobs Wages Outpace Median National Average, New NASEO-EFI Study Shows
NASEO Supports Energy Elements of the $2 Trillion Jobs Plan
Biden Administration Offshore Wind Plan Highlights the Critical Role of State-Federal-Industry Partnership
Bipartisan U.S. Senators Support the Important Role of DOE’s Cyber Office
DOE Announces Competition for Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) and Three Pilot Small Commercial Building Assessment Centers
NASEO Applauds Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Appointment of Jigar Shah as Director of Loan Programs Office
Open Back Better Act Reintroduced in House and Senate
NASEO and Cadmus Release Plug-In Electric Vehicle Policy Impact Rubric
FERC Announcements: New Proceeding on Electric Reliability, Inquiry on Market Behavior During Cold Snap, and Workshop on Creation of Office of Public Participation
NASEO Reports Help Advance Demand Flexibility and Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) Policies, Programs, and Procurement
NASEO Supports Confirmation of U.S. Interior Secretary
NASEO Board Meets with Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
White House and DOE Advance Climate Innovation, Including Focus on HBCUs and MSIs
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
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Valley Authority Announce Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester Stresses Need for State-Federal Cooperation: “NASEO is truly making an impact”
NASEO Conference Keynote, Michigan Congressman Andy Levin, Urges Bolstering of State Energy Program
President Biden’s Climate Advisor Addresses States at NASEO Energy Policy Conference
Senator King Discusses Clean Energy Actions and Opportunities at NASEO Energy Policy Conference
Washington State Energy Office Releases 2021 State Energy Strategy
Department of Energy Cyber Office Releases Strategic Blueprint
Biden Administration Energy and Climate Team Nominees
Biden Administration Announces Energy Leaders
New NASEO Report on Considerations for a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program for Alabama
New York Awards 2.5 GW Offshore Wind Contract and Announces First U.S. Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturing Facility
Rhode Island Releases Report to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
New NASEO-NARUC Reports on Microgrid Financing and Use Cases
New Year, New Decade, New Era for Regulatory and Policy Management: Get to Know Esper
Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Collaborate to Cut Transportation Pollution and Reinvest in Communities
IRS Releases Final Rule on 45Q Tax Credit
Wisconsin Releases the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Recommendations
Eight States in the Intermountain West Release 2020 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Progress Report
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Prohibition Order Securing Critical Defense Facilities
NASEO Lauds Biden’s Picks for U.S. Energy Secretary, Domestic Climate Coordinator, EPA Administrator
Pennsylvania Energy Programs Office Awards Over $1.7 Million in Clean Energy Grants to Restart Projects Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nevada Releases State Climate Strategy
Virtual Tour: Zero Net Energy Affordable Homes with Frontier Energy
New NASEO-ASHRAE MOU Advances Collaboration on Energy Efficiency, Grid Integration, and Health and Safety in the Built Environment
Governor Mills Welcomes Plan to Combat Climate Change; Announces Actions to Protect Maine People & Communities, Spur Economic Growth
Western Green Hydrogen Initiative Launched
Oregon Department of Energy Releases 2020 Biennial Energy Report
Mills Administration Releases Report on Strengthening Maine’s Clean Energy Economy
NASEO Releases Bipartisan Energy Policy Recommendations for Administration and Congress
SMART-POWER MOU Formalizes Collaboration Among North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia on Offshore Wind
Maine Governor’s Energy Office Awarded $2.1 Million for an Offshore Wind Roadmap
Hydropower and Environmental Groups Unite Around Climate Benefits, and Seek to Mitigate Environmental Harms, of Dams
Municipal LED Streetlight Program Releases New Report on Status of LED Streetlighting Conversions in Maryland and Virginia
Leveraging State Funds for Clean Energy: Lessons from New York State
NASEO Endorses Bill to Make 179D Deduction for Commercial Energy Efficiency Permanent
Governor Mills, Maine, Calls Approval of Renewable Energy Projects, Led by Solar, “Historic Step Forward”
Exclusive U.S. Jobs Data Released to Aid Workforce Training and Economic Recovery
NASEO Welcomes New Board Chair and Executive Committee
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Reestablishment of Office of Arctic Energy
FERC Approves New Order Allowing Distributed Energy Resources to Participate in Wholesale Markets
H2@Scale Project Launched in Texas
Governor Abbott, Texas, Declares Clean Energy Week
South Carolina Launches New Online State Financing Program Portal
Pennsylvania Jobs Report Finds Fast Growth in Clean Energy Employment from 2017 to 2019
Schools, Efficiency, COVID, and Air Quality
Kentucky Adds Another Zero Energy School through Guaranteed Energy Performance Contracting
NASEO Board Passes Commitment to Equity, Access, and Inclusion
Senator Murkowski, State Energy Officials Discuss “What’s After Renewable Portfolio Standards”
New Battery Storage Project Launched in Iowa
FERC Dismisses NERA Net Metering Petition; Announces PURPA Reform
FY'21 U.S. House Energy and Water Appropriations Update
REV West States Designate over 3,000 miles of Highway Electric Charging Corridors
Bi-Partisan “Growing Climate Solutions Act” Under Consideration by U.S. Senate
$500 Million Home Energy Efficiency Bill Introduced
$22 Billion Mission Critical Facilities Efficiency and Resilience
DOE Announces New Coal Innovation Centers Initiative
NASEO Releases New Report on States and Cleantech Innovation
IRS Releases 45Q Tax Credit Proposed Guidance
FERC to Convene Two Technical Conferences on Carbon Pricing and Offshore Wind Integration this Fall and Invites Comments on Cybersecurity Paper
Florida Governor Signs Bill Supporting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion
NASEO and NARUC Announce Initiative on Cybersecurity in Solar Projects
NASEO Releases Cybersecurity Report
NASEO Joins Alliance to Save Energy in Mission-Critical Facility Renewal Proposal
New NASEO Paper Explores the Value of Home Energy Labels for Participants in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs
Nearly 600,000 Clean Energy Jobs Lost So Far Due to COVID-19, Analysis Reveals
NASEO Submits Comments on FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
NASEO Submits Comments on DOE Building Technologies Office Draft Connected Communities Funding Opportunity Announcement
DEFENSEWERX Adds Two New Technology Innovation Hubs
DOE Invites States and Territories to Join National Community Solar Partnership
NASEO Files Protest, Comments with FERC Opposing New England Ratepayers Association Petition
Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020 Released, Updating the State Vision for Transportation Electrification
DOE Releases Report on Safe Geologic Storage of Captured CO2
March 2020 Clean Energy Job Losses Exceed 100,000, Expected to Worsen
Virginia’s Governor Northam Signs Multiple Clean Energy Bills into Law
Texas SECO Supports Watt Watchers Program in San Antonio
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases 2019 State Fact Sheets and 2020 List of Top Cities with ENERGY STAR® Certified Buildings
NASEO, EFI Release the 2020 U.S. Energy & Employment Report
NASEO Launches Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
FERC Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Electric Transmission Incentives
U.S. House and Senate "Dear Colleague" Letter Results
NASEO Advances Policy Support for SEP, WAP, and other Key Programs
FMCSA Issues Expanded Declaration Providing Hours-of-Service Relief Supporting COVID-19 Emergency Relief Response
Alaska Energy Authority Funds School Bus Replacement Program
Energy Sector Pandemic Analysis and News Round-Up
National Emergency Declared; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Waived
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Energy Emergency Response Resources
NASEO Welcomes New Board Members to the Southeast
Trump Administration Proposes NEPA Reform – Comments Due March 10, 2020
California Approves Community Solar under 2019 Residential PV Mandate
Decarbonization, Clean Energy Standards, and Yoga: Get to Know the National Hydropower Association
IRS Announces Long-Awaited Guidance on “45Q” Carbon Credit
DOE Notice of Intent for a Funding Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility of Buildings
NASEO Submits MOPR Comments to FERC
Tennessee Office of Energy Programs Director Champions SEP Before House
NASEO Board Elects Kelley Smith Burk, Jason Lanclos to Executive Committee, Welcomes New Board Members
Rhode Island Governor Raimondo Signs 100% Renewable Executive Order
New Resources Out for Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings
Virginia Claims Biggest State Renewables Contract to Date
Nine States and D.C. Envision New Future for Transportation
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