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State and Local Programs
What’s New
- Oct 12 - Local Government Guide to Energy Efficiency in K-12 Schools
- Sept 15 - State Bioenergy Primer
- Sept 9 - State Climate and Energy Partner Network launched
- June 18 - Clean Energy Lead By Example Guide
>> Press Release - June 15 - $10 million Climate Showcase Communities Grant Solicitation Opens
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Quick Links
- EPA Resources to Help State and Local Governments Maximize Clean Energy Opportunities in Economic Recovery (ARRA) Funding
- Clean Energy-Environment Guide to Action Presents 16 best practices that states have used to develop clean energy programs and policies.
- Clean Energy Strategies for Local Governments Presents draft guidance, training, and other resources for local governments.
- State Climate and Energy Technical Forum Webcasts
- Local Climate and Energy Webcasts
States and localities are developing initiatives aimed at providing an increasingly clean, renewable, and efficient supply of energy; supporting the development and deployment of emerging technologies; and achieving energy cost savings through greater end-use efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, municipal facilities, and transportation.
State and local governments are finding that clean energy offers a cost-effective way to meet their growing energy demand in a clean, low-cost, reliable manner. They also see opportunities to harmonize clean energy actions with other state and local objectives, including:
- Enhancing economic development and job growth.
- Improving air quality and public health.
- Developing and applying new technologies that improve energy efficiency and save money.
- Ensuring a reliable and secure energy supply through the development of efficient power generation technologies and renewable energy resources.
What Is EPA’s Role?
EPA’s Climate and Energy State and Local Program assists state and local governments in their clean energy efforts by providing technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support. Specific assistance includes:
- Identifying and documenting cost-effective policies and initiatives that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related clean technologies.
- Measuring and evaluating the environmental, economic, and public health benefits of clean energy initiatives.
- Offering a suite of national voluntary programs that provide partners with assistance and recognition for their clean energy actions.
- Fostering peer exchange opportunities for state and local officials to share information on best practices and innovative policies.