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SEP Operations Manual

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The State Energy Program Operations Manual provides program officials at the U.S. Department of Energy and in State Energy Offices with the information they need to apply for and administer the State Energy Program. In addition, the manual provides a brief program history, sample forms, monitoring guidelines, and sources of additional information. Download the full version here (PDF 2.2 MB) or by chapter below.

Table of Contents (PDF 264 KB)

Introduction: Using the Manual (PDF 287 KB) — explains who should use the manual, how it is organized and provides definitions for terms and acronyms used in the manual.

Chapter 1: State Energy Program (SEP) Review (PDF 326 KB) — describes the State Energy Program, provides a brief program history, and explains how the program is funded.

Chapter 2: SEP State Plan Grant Application and Master File (PDF 334 KB) — explains how to apply for SEP funding and describes the required forms, special projects, and activities.

Chapter 3: Program Administration (PDF 296 KB) — defines administration responsibilities for both DOE and State Energy Program officials.

Chapter 4: Monitoring the Program (PDF 303 KB) — explains how and why the program should be monitored and describes the monitoring requirements and procedures.

Chapter 5: Using the Systems Approach to Grants Administration for Windows (WinSAGA) (PDF 195 KB) — provides an explanation of WinSAGA and describes how to use the system to submit applications and reports.

Chapter 6: Sources of Information (PDF 327 KB) — provides a list of online resources for program related information and contacts.

Appendix A (PDF 259 KB) — provides a brief history of the Petroleum Violation Escrow Funds.

Appendix B (PDF 305 KB) — contains program related Federal Regulations and lists base allocations by state.

Appendix C (PDF 932 KB) — contains samples of State Grant Application and reporting forms.


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