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State Energy Program (SEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (administered by state energy offices). The State Energy Program provides grants to states to design, develop, and implement renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. These can include initiatives to reduce air pollutants from the transportation sector and accelerate the use of alternative transportation fuels.
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Alternative Fuels Data Center: State Energy Program (SEP) Funding State Energy Program (SEP) Funding The SEP provides grants to states to assist in designing, developing, and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, including programs to help reduce air pollutants from the transportation sector by 2050 and accelerate the use of alternative transportation fuels for, and the electrification of, state government vehicles, fleet vehicles, taxis and ridesharing services, mass transit, school buses, ferries, and privately owned passenger and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Each state’s energy office receives SEP funding and manages all SEP-funded projects. States may also receive project funding from technology programs in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for SEP Special Projects. EERE distributes the funding through an annual competitive solicitation to state energy offices.
SEP is authorized through fiscal year 2026. For more information, see the SEP (Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 6322 through 6325 ) The U.S. Department of Energy is evaluating all records in accordance with current laws, regulations, and administrative directives. Thank you for understanding this process is still underway.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State energy offices are eligible to receive formula and competitive grants. These state offices then manage projects, which can involve a variety of organizations depending on the specific state program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State Energy Program (SEP) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (administered by state energy offices). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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