Publications

State Strategies for Electric Vehicle Deployment: Outreach and Education Campaigns
April 2013 - 0.61MB PDF - Posted: 4/3/2013
Author(s): NASEO
Based on the experiences of the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network planning project, NASEO prepared this toolkit to support state and territory energy offices’ efforts in deploying EVs and electric vehicle supply equipment. The toolkit explores the unique perspectives of key stakeholders in the EV deployment process;strategies for increasing “EV readiness” and EV deployment; and lessons learned in conducting EV-readiness outreach.
Keywords: Energy Production, Transportation
State Energy Data Profiles
For State Energy Offices
March 2013 - 0.37MB PDF - Posted: 3/25/2013
Author(s): NASEO
NASEO and the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) offer customized State Energy Data Profiles, which summarize each state’s relevant energy, environmental, and socioeconomic data from various federal and state government agencies into one concise report.
Keywords: Energy Production, General Energy
Strategies for States in Energy Assurance Planning: Regional Coordination and Communication
March 2013 - 0.28MB PDF - Posted: 3/21/2013
Author(s): NASEO
This paper will provide states with strategies for working on a multi-state regional level to coordinate energy assurance planning, share information, and communicate effectively.
Keywords: Energy Security
Combined Heat and Power: A Resource Guide for State Energy Officials
February 2013 - 0.55MB PDF - Posted: 2/11/2013
Author(s): NASEO: Julia Friedman, Program Manager & Garth Otto, Project Manager
Numerous policy and market drivers have brought renewed attention to combined heat and power (CHP), an approach to generating electric power and useful thermal energy from a single fuel source. This publication provides a technology and market overview of CHP and ways to support it through planning, policy, regulation, funding, and financing.
Keywords: Energy Production, Industrial
Guidance for States on Relief from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in an Energy Emergency
October 2012 - 0.12MB PDF - Posted: 12/7/2012
Author(s): NASEO
This report covers Federal Motor Carrier safety issues that can arise during energy emergencies, such as driver hours waivers. It includes a set of frequently asked questions, a draft executive order for adaptation by states, and suggested implementation steps.
Keywords: Energy Security
Petroleum Shortage Supply Management
Options for States
September 2012 - 0.18MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
This publication is a resource for states developing energy assurance plans. It provides a template for petroleum response measures and longer term planning initiatives and further depth on effective planning elements.
Keywords: Conventional Energy, Energy Security
Leveraging State Energy Office-Utility Partnerships to Advance Building Energy Codes
June 2012 - 0.96MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
Increasing building energy code adoption and compliance represents an effective strategy for states to achieve both energy and cost savings for their citizens. This resource explores state energy office-utility partnerships in building energy codes.
Keywords: Energy Codes, Residential
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds
An Assessment of the Challenges, Needs, and Outcomes of QECBs at the State and Local Levels
June 2012 - 0.26MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): Diana Lin, Garth Otto
Qualified energy conservation bonds (QECBs) present a timely opportunity for state and local governments to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs. In 2009, Congress increased funding for QECBs to $3.2 billion. This resource addresses the needs and challenges to using QECBs at the state and local level.
Keywords: Financing
U.S. State Energy Program in Brief
April 2012 - 0.56MB PDF - Posted: 12/7/2012
Author(s): NASEO
Overview of the U.S. State Energy Program
Keywords: General Energy
U.S. State Energy Program Project Highlights
March 2012 - 0.23MB PDF - Posted: 12/2/2012
Author(s): NASEO
Examples of Projects Funded by the U.S. State Energy Program
Keywords: General Energy
Getting to Zero 2012 Status Update
A First Look at the Costs and Features of Zero Energy Commercial Buildings
March 2012 - 4.39MB PDF - Posted: 4/16/2013
Author(s): New Buildings Institute, with support from NASEO and the Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium
In this report, New Buildings Institute documents the characteristics, features, and costs of 99 zero-energy and zero-energy-capable buildings, as well as emerging projects, in the United States. It finds that the energy efficiency needed to achieve zero-energy levels is readily available, at what are considered reasonable incremental costs for many owners in almost all climate zones.
Keywords: Commercial
State and Industry Partnerships
Advancing U.S. Industrial Competitiveness through Energy Efficiency and Advanced Energy Technology Investments
January 2012 - 1.28MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
Through a comprehensive review of all 56 State and Territory Energy Offices, completed in 2011, NASEO captured a snapshot of state industrial energy efficiency and clean energy programs underway. Of the 56 SEOs in the United States, more than 35 administer energy programs for manufacturers and the industrial sector.
Keywords: Industrial
Smart Grid and Cyber Security for Energy Assurance
Planning Elements for Consideration in States’ Energy Assurance Plans
November 2011 - 0.45MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
This publication provides an overview of the smart grid, the process for developing one, and examples of applications and their benefits. It also guides the assessment of smart grid deployment and provides a step-by-step approach to building cyber security capability.
Keywords: Energy Security
Models of Energy Innovation: Best Practices Study for State Energy Officials
July 2011 - 1.81MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): Clean Markets
It is a critical role of government to invest in technologies that serve a public good, but that are too high risk for the private sector to invest the resources needed to complete initial research, development and market introduction. This publication helps states understand best practices in energy innovation, and thereby create programs and select projects with the highest likelihood of success.
Keywords: General Energy
Analysis of Cost and Non-Cost Barriers and Policy Solutions for Commercial Buildings
February 2011 - 0.39MB PDF - Posted: 4/16/2013
Author(s): Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium
The companion publication to Next Generation Technologies: Barriers and Recommendations, this report summarizes key barriers and recommendations for net-zero-energy commercial buildings. This analysis covers codes and standards; integrated design and buildings delivery; benchmarking and performance assurance; voluntary programs; finance and valuation; owners and tenants; and workforce development.
Keywords: Commercial
Next Generation Technologies: Barriers and Recommendations
February 2011 - 0.69MB PDF - Posted: 4/16/2013
Author(s): Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium
This report summarizes the barriers and recommendations from the five technology working groups of the Commercial Buildings Consortium (CBC). It offers actionable recommendations to guide the commercial buildings industry on a pathway to a net-zero-energy commercial buildings sector by 2050. It serves as the technology-focused companion report to the Analysis of Cost and Non-Cost Barriers and Policy Solutions.
Keywords: Commercial
U.S. State Energy Program Briefing Book
January 2011 - 2.91MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
State and Territory Energy Offices put federal funds to work in a robust way to reduce energy budgets and create jobs. These efforts help transform America’s energy future through sustainable clean American energy. The projects highlighted in the U.S. State Energy Program Briefing Book are snapshots of State Energy Program projects. They provide a sampling of the thousands of energy projects that are underway in almost every community across the country.
Keywords: General Energy
State Energy Assurance Guidelines
Version 3.1
December 2009 - 5.09MB PDF - Posted: 12/3/2012
Author(s): NASEO
The State Energy Assurance Guidelines provide an outline for states to reference in the development of a state energy assurance plan.
Keywords: Energy Security