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The State Energy Program (SEP) lists news from the states where SEP provided funding or the state energy offices were involved in the projects. These news stories can come from the following sources:

  • DOE issues a press release about a state project or a DOE dignitary attends an event.
  • A state governor issues a press release or attends an event.
  • A state energy office issues a public notice.
  • A news or trade organization features a story about the project.

For more news about state involvement in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, see the EERE State Activities & Partnerships Web site.

September 14, 2009

Obama Administration Awards More than $18.6 Million for Oklahoma's State Energy Program

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced more than $18.6 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Oklahoma. More

September 2, 2009

DOE and U.S. Treasury Award $502 Million for Renewable Energy Projects

In a move designed to jumpstart renewable energy projects, the U.S. Treasury Department and DOE have jointly delivered $502 million in Recovery Act assistance to energy companies in lieu of federal tax credits. The funds will support projects in Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. More

September 1, 2009

Treasury, Energy Announce $500 Million in Awards for Clean Energy Projects

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced $502 million in the first round of awards from a Recovery Act program that provides cash assistance to energy production companies in place of earned tax credits. More

August 25, 2009

Obama Administration Awards More than $51 Million for State Energy Programs in Alaska, Guam, and New Jersey

DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced more than $51 million in funding from Recovery Act to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Alaska, Guam, and New Jersey. More

August 14, 2009

Obama Administration Awards More than $119 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories

DOE Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $119 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Alabama, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, North Dakota, and Wyoming. More

July 29, 2009

DOE Awards $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States

DOE awarded $54 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin on July 27 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. More

July 14, 2009

Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $300 Million Rebate Program to Encourage Purchases of Energy Efficient Appliances

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for state-run rebate programs for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR qualified home appliances. More

July 10, 2009

Obama Administration Awards More than $141 Million for State Energy Programs in Six States and Territories

DOE announced more than $141 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, New Mexico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Texas. More

July 6, 2009

Obama Administration Awards More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories

DOE delivered more than $153 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding was awarded under DOE's State Energy Program. More

July 1, 2009

Labor Department Offers $500 Million for Clean Energy Job Training

The U.S. Department of Labor has released five solicitations for grants that will improve and expand the training opportunities for people seeking work in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The application due dates for the grants run from August through October. More

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