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December 2003

STAC Announces Selected Proposals

Posted: December 24, 2003

The State Technologies Advancement Collaborative (STAC) today, December 23, 2003, announced the results of its first-ever solicitation for energy efficiency research, development, demonstration and deployment projects. The STAC Executive Committee approved funding for thirteen projects valued at $16,807,582, based upon a determination that these projects represent the best of the proposals submitted. More than $9,793,873 of the selected projects’ value represents implementation costs to be shared by non-federal government entities, and approximately $7,013,709 in funding from the STAC program—or an average cost share of 58%. To access the award announcement, click here.

STAC is a five-year pilot program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and directed by an Executive Committee that includes representatives of the Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI), NASEO, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and Office of Fossil Energy (FE), and an independent member. To learn more about STAC, please visit www.naseo.org/stac.

NASEO Sends Recommendations to USDA on 9006

Posted: December 23, 2003

On December 19, 2003, NASEO sent a list of recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for next year’s Section 9006 Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program. The letter suggests revisions to the grant and loan guidelines for the program including the following:

• Reduce the minimum grant and loan thresholds,
• Streamline the application requirements for smaller projects,
• Expand the scope and timing of program outreach,
• Lengthen the application time to at least 16 weeks, and
• Allow in-kind contributions.

To access the letter and a detailed description of the recommendations, click here or visit the NASEO Agriculture and Rural Development Task Force page.

February Energy Outlook Conference to Focus on Energy Policy

Posted: December 8, 2003

NASEO’s 2004 Energy Outlook Conference, scheduled for February 8-11, 2004, includes a wide range of policy-oriented presenters ranging from Senator Byron Dorgan (invited) to Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Garman. The annual event also provides for a half day of off-site “NASEO facilitated” meetings with DOE and EPA program officials, visits with NGA and Hill staff, and the organization’s signature networking event—the NASEO Congressional Reception. In addition, this year's conference includes a "State and Territory Energy Directors Roundtable" for NASEO members to discuss issues of concern in a facilitated forum. To learn more about the conference and access the agenda click here.

NASEO Update on the Energy Bill, Appropriations, and Special Projects

Posted: December 8, 2003

At the December 4, 2003, NASEO Board of Director’s meeting in Arlington, Jeff Genzer, General Counsel, updated members on a variety of government affairs issues. His Washington Report includes details on the evolving Energy Bill, pending appropriations, and other NASEO activities. To access the report click here.

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