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Changes to Energy Incentives and U.S. DOE Loan Programs Resulting from the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
NASEO released a memo to inform State Energy Offices and Affiliate Partners about the changes to federal energy tax incentives and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan programs enacted into law with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)...
Smart Surfaces Coalition Launches Tools to Inform Resilient Infrastructure Policies and Investments
The Smart Surfaces Coalition released an updated suite of web-based tools to support strategic adoption of Smart Surfaces, a term that encompasses a set of resilient infrastructure technologies that cost-effectively mitigate urban heat and manage stormwater, while increasing consumer comfort, lowering energy bills, and enhancing grid resilience...
Connecticut Passes Legislation to Advance Energy Affordability and Reliability
On July 1, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 4, "An Act Concerning Energy Affordability, Access and Accountability," into law. The bipartisan legislation will provide immediate electric bill relief to consumers and establishes a plan to improve energy affordability and reliability in the long term...
Maryland Energy Administration Awards $5 Million in Community Resiliency Grants
On June 20, 2025, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced $5 million in grant awards through its 2025 Resilient Maryland Program—a statewide initiative that supports the planning, design, and construction of distributed energy resource (DER) systems...
New Report Supports States’ Development of Advanced Nuclear Strategic Frameworks
On June 30, 2025, the National Association of State Energy Officials, in partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, released a new report, Developing State Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategic Frameworks: Guidance for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions...
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U.S. Senate and House WAP Reauthorization Bills Introduced
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives introduced legislation in both chambers to strengthen and reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), with strong support from NASEO and other partner organizations.
DOE Assistant Secretary Evans Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Committee
Karen Evans, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Swiss-U.S. Energy Innovation Days 2018 Convene Energy Professionals Across the Atlantic
The Swiss-U.S. Energy Innovation Days (SUEID) 2018 convened entrepreneurs, governments, academics, and others from Switzerland and the United States for a three-day workshop that explored new technologies, research methods, and collaborative approaches to energy production and use...
USEER Reveals Growth Trends in Changing U.S. Energy Market
The 2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report finds that the U.S. energy market accounts for millions of jobs, including in electric power generation and fuels; transmission, distribution and storage; energy efficiency; and motor vehicles.
AFPM Releases Report on Fuel and Petrochemical Supply Chains
On July 9, the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) released its "Fuel and Petrochemical Supply Chains" report. The report describes key elements of the petroleum and petrochemical sectors - and discusses the role this infrastructure plays in delivering everyday fuels and consumer goods.
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MEA Helps Hyattsville Police Department Get New EV Wheels
Thanks to a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, the Hyattsville City Police Department in Maryland has added a Chevrolet Bolt EV and zero electric motorcycle to its police fleet, along with two DC-fast charging stations which can be used by both the police and public.
Energy Planning Underway in Virginia and New Jersey
Virginia and New Jersey are using extensive stakeholder engagement and public input processes as they develop new comprehensive energy plans.
Alaska Energy Authority Supports Wind Project for Rural Alaskan Community
A small, remote village on the Alaska Peninsula will soon be able to use wind electricity to power and heat homes, thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, and Alaska Energy Authority’s Renewable Energy Fund program...
Zero-Energy Capable Mini-City in Austin, Texas Keeps Costs Low
A mini-city 20 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas is taking energy efficiency to new heights—and new low costs.
First-ever U.S. Freshwater Wind Farm to be Developed in Ohio
On July 5, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) recommended conditional approval of what could be the first freshwater wind turbine project ever developed in the United States. Led by the Lake Erie Energy Development Co. (LEEDCo), the six-turbine “Icebreaker” wind farm will be sited approximately 10 miles off the coast of Cleveland, OH in Lake Erie.
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