NASEO News

More than $119 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced more than $119 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Alabama, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, North Dakota, and Wyoming.  Under DOE's State Energy Program, states and territories have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce carbon pollution.  Please click here for the full press release and additional detail on the individual awards.    

More Than $66 Million for Weatherization Programs

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is providing more than $66 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand weatherization assistance programs in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut and Hawaii. The funding, along with additional funds to be disbursed after the states meet certain Recovery Act milestones, will help these states weatherize approximately 26,300 homes, lowering energy costs for low-income families that need it, reducing pollution, and creating green jobs across the country.  Please click here for the full press release and additional detail on the individual awards.

Recovery Act Reporting Webinar Training Materials Now Available

On July 20, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) hosted a four-day series of online forums to help Recovery Act recipients better understand and comply with the transparency guidelines. The forums consisted of seven webinars which were streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov.  The audio recordings and PowerPoint presentations can be downloaded at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/Recovery/WebinarTrainingMaterials/.

Live Webcast - Three-Part Series on the Commercial Requirements of the 2009 IECC

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program will host a three-part webcast series on the commercial requirements of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).  The presentations will be followed by live 30-minute question and answer sessions.  Please click here to sign up for individual webcasts or the whole series.  Part 1, Lighting Overview, will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time. 

Accelerating Energy Efficiency: An Executive-Level Webinar Series

The Energy Center of Wisconsin will host a free live webinar series designed for utility executives, regulators and industry leaders. The series will provide critical information for policymakers who need to make inspired, visionary decisions regarding investments in energy efficiency.  The series will begin with Energy Efficiency's Great Potential, presented by Susan Stratton and Steve Kihm on September 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM Central Time.  For information regarding future webinars in the series and to register, please click here. 

Commonwealth of Virginia Energy Symposium

The 4th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia Energy Symposium (COVES) will take place October 7-8, 2009 at Marshall Hall, Center for Leadership and Ethics, Virginia Military Institute, in Lexington.  The symposium mission is to help Virginia businesses, governments, and citizens anticipate the energy challenges and opportunities in order to make wise decisions for a sustainable and prosperous future.  For additional event and registration information, please click here.