NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials

NASEO request proposals from qualified bidders to aid in the creation of an Equity Advisory Group (EAG) and lead the development of an Equity Outreach and Engagement Strategy for the Energy Code Official – Training & Education Collaborative (ECO-TEC) project. The selected consultant will provide guidance on and support project activities to increase the demographic and experiential diversity of the building energy code official workforce by planning and supporting outreach to institutions and stakeholder groups that provide workforce training services. The consultant will be expected to advise on connections with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and other relevant stakeholders in the building energy code industry. Responses are due January 17, 2025. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gSx6JmNe.

Today, NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials, in partnership with AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), Atlas Public Policy, and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, launched the NEVI Awards Dashboard.   The NEVI Awards Dashboard tracks electric vehicle (EV) charging sites funded by states through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Dashboard also showcases key data regarding progress states have made in implementing the NEVI program, including which states have issued solicitations for sites, announced awards, opened stations, and/or achieved "fully built out" status. To date, 42 states have issued at least one solicitation (with some states having issued several), 36 states have issued awards, and 11 states have at least one operational station open to the public.   "The work State Energy Offices, State Departments of Transportation, and their private-sector partners have put in over the past three years – building on EV infrastructure programs in place for a decade – is paying off," said NASEO President, David Terry. These numbers are growing each week, so users are encouraged to check the Dashboard regularly for the latest NEVI data.   https://lnkd.in/eU9QvqAy

🌟 Big News! 🌟 Everblue is excited to partner with Jefferson Wells USA, APTIM, and Franklin Energy to implement NC's Home Energy Rebate programs! 🎉 Our innovative software platform will simplify the rebate application process for residents and contractors, making it easier to enhance energy efficiency across the state. Together, we’re dedicated to creating a greener future for all North Carolinians! 🌱💡 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDDuNMy5 #EnergyEfficiency #HomeEnergyRebates #RebateManagement

Webinar: Advancing a CO2 Transport Network in the United States on November 7, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Please join NASEO, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy, the Great Plains Institute, and ExxonMobil for a virtual discussion on CO2 transport and considerations for State Energy Offices next week. As CCUS technology gets deployed across the country, the need for a more robust transport network will be needed to bring captured CO2 to end-users and sequestration sites. Pipeline development in the United States is currently hampered by a number of factors related to the regulatory landscape, community and landowner concern, and cost. This webinar will explore some of these considerations and provide State Energy Offices with expert information from industry, NGOs, and state officials involved in the process. 

We hope to see you in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the NASEO-NARUC Regional Trainings for States on Integrated Distribution System Planning 2.0: Planning for Electrification and Distributed Energy Resources, December 11-12, 2024! NASEO, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and Berkeley Lab invite State and Territory Energy Offices, public utility commissions, and utility consumer advocates to participate in one of three regional trainings in Charlotte, North Carolina, Detroit, Michigan, or Salt Lake City, Utah, on integrated distribution system planning. The training includes technical courses, peer-sharing, office hours with trainers, and a half-day state action planning workshop, covering all new topics with a focus on planning for electrification and distributed energy resources. Following the training is an optional site visit to EPRI's Charlotte Laboratory on the morning of Friday, December 13. Additional details forthcoming.   More information is available at https://lnkd.in/dhc6R4kp. Registration is open! Limited travel stipends will be available upon request. If you have logistical questions, please contact Camille Norton ([email protected]).   

On July 24, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected 20 projects across 16 states to receive up to $371 million in the first round of the Transmission Siting and Economic Development (TSED) grant program. This funding will empower states and communities to invest in grid infrastructure and economic development. However, many local and state governments still face significant challenges when applying for competitive federal grants—often struggling with limited resources or overwhelmed by the complex process. Join us on November 14 at 12 p.m. CT for our upcoming webinar, where you’ll hear from some of DOE’s award-winning projects and discover strategies to overcome grant barriers. You’ll also learn how GPI is collaborating with applicants across the country and how we can support you in developing strong project ideas, crafting compelling applications, and securing funding to help your community thrive. Register today! https://bit.ly/47VIlku Date: November 14, 2024 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT #Transmission #TSED #grid

Excited to be leading Georgia's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, as we begin our first round of project kick-off calls this week!

A heartfelt thank you to NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials for inviting Director Dwayne McClinton to join the panel on such an important topic! Huge shoutout to the fellow panelists, Nicholas S. Preservati and Sushma Masemore, PE, and amazing moderator, Janine Benner. #NASEOAnnualMeeting24 #NASEOLive

Director Dwayne McClinton is set to speak at the 2024 NASEO Annual Meeting in New York. His session will cover Giga-Scale Renewables, Storage, Grid, and Efficiency: A State of the States overview. #NASEOAnnualMeeting24 #NASEOLive

Exciting news out of Virginia!! 🚀 Today, the Virginia Department of Energy announced the launch of the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank (VCEIB). Housed within the department’s State Energy Office, the VCEIB will mobilize public and private capital to accelerate deployment of projects in the clean power generation and infrastructure sectors. We're excited to learn from other institutions with similar missions and work with many partners to reduce energy costs, create jobs, and enhance grid resilience in the Commonwealth. Learn more and let us know if you'd like to partner at https://lnkd.in/eKtv2Axg. Let's go!! ⚡