Clean Energy-Environment Corner

NASEO in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working to demonstrate how state energy and environment officials can work together on energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE) technologies and policies that improve air quality while addressing energy goals.

Recent NASEO Newsletter Articles

More CAIR-States Set Aside Renewable Energy Allowances
January 2007
EPA Unveils Municipal Network
December 2006
EERE Hosts Webcast on Clean Energy and Air Quality
November 2006
EPA/DOE Hold Fourth Air Innovations Conference
October 2006
USPS Mail Centers to Deliver Clean Energy Following Efficiency Upgrades
August 14, 2006
NREL Releases Report on Including Wind Generation in Emission Reduction Programs
July 31, 2006
West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help
July 14, 2006
Federal/State Air Quality Enforcement Settlement Provides $500,000 to Denver Schools
June 9, 2006
Power Plants Agree to Fund $5 Million in New Wind Plants in Pollution Settlement
May 10, 2006

Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)

Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) Fact Sheet
Fact sheet on the benefits of SEPs as a vehicle for funding Renewable Energy Projects with environmental enforcement settlement funds.
A Toolkit for States: Using SEPs to Promote Energy Efficiency (EE) & Renewable Energy (RE)
The Toolkit contains information regarding SEPs pursued at the state or local level and highlights opportunities for projects involving EE and RE.
EPA SEP Guidelines
Overview of EPA guidelines for states using SEPs as an option for partial settlement of violations of environmental regulations.

Conferences and Webcasts

2006 Air Innovations Conference
Fourth annual conference held on September 5-8, 2006 in Denver, Colorado, which was sponsored by U.S. EPA and DOE.
EERE Webcast on Clean Energy and Air Quality
Webcast held on October 4, 2006, which addressed the “window of opportunity” available to state air and energy agencies in the next six months to spur energy efficiency and renewable energy through the implementation of clean air policies.
2006 NASEO Annual Meeting Energy/Environment Integration Session
Panel session held on September 12, 2006 during NASEO's annual meeting.

Additional Information

NREL Report on Incorporating Wind Generation in Cap and Trade Programs
Report exploring state policies that have included wind in cap and trade programs includes methods for wind generators in emission reduction programs that are in use today or under active consideration in current state regulatory decisions.
EPA Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Subcommittee on Air Quality Management
The purpose of the Subcommittee is to assess and develop recommendations for long-term changes to the air quality management system.

Links

DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)