Community Energy Programs (CEP)

Community Energy Programs (CEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Office of State and Community Energy Programs | Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs At the US Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, we support a wide range of stakeholders by investing in place-based strategies that accelerate the development of innovative energy technologies to bolster communities, create jobs, save money, and strengthen energy independence and resiliency.

SCEP empowers states, local governments, Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, public schools, community partners and more to build local capacity to deliver the tangible benefits of sustainable energy to their communities. SCEP’s investments include formula grants, competitive grants, vouchers, awards, prizes, and technical assistance to help communities achieve their energy goals.

SCEP acts as a partner by putting states and local communities in charge of their energy future while also providing resources and tools to support a sustainable future for all Americans. Our goal is to ensure that every American can participate in and benefit from innovative energy solutions.

Funding and Technical Opportunities Funding and Technical Opportunities New Funding Announcement(s) State and Local Solution Center The Home Energy Rebates put money back in the hands of American households. The rebates can help you save thousands of dollars on home improvement projects that can lower your energy bills.

Status of your state’s program States, Territories and Tribes Weatherization Assistance Program Weatherization Assistance Program Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. The program supports 8,500 jobs and provides weatherization services to approximately 32,000 homes every year using DOE funds.

Weatherization Assistance Program WAP Enhancement and Innovation Grants State, Local Solution Center State, Local Solution Center The State and Local Solution Center is a resource hub for states, local governments, and K-12 school districts.

The Solution Center highlights various technical assistance opportunities to help your organization reach its energy efficiency and renewable energy goals State Energy Program (SEP) emphasizes the state's role as the decision-maker and administrator for program activities within their state that are tailored to their unique resources, delivery capacity, and energy goals.

New Funding Announcement(s) State Energy Program Guidance Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program State Energy Program Technical Assistance Revolving Loan Grant Fund Community Energy Programs Community Energy Programs Community Energy Programs (CEP) provides federal support and resources to local and tribal governments, public schools, nonprofit organizations, workforce development groups, and other community-serving entities.

Renew America's Non-Profits Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP) Local Government Energy Program (LGEP) Saving Energy and Money for American Homes, Communities, Businesses, and Industries The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) works with state, local, and Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community partners to provide technical assistance and invest in place-based clean energy projects that aim to catalyze local economic development and create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution.

Foundational programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program, which both have more than 40 years of successfully delivering energy savings across the country, will complement newly formed programs such as the Local Government Energy Program and Energy Futures Grants, enabling the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to work for the first time ever, with local governments and communities for the long term.

Through the disbursement of formula grants, DOE will extend the core capabilities of state energy offices and expand the weatherization provider network to assist low-income families with home energy retrofits. Competitive awards will further the innovation by states and local governments seeking to implement high-impact and self-sustaining clean energy projects.

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