US DoE launches state energy program 2016 funding call

The US Department of Energy (DoE) seeks to fund projects related to state energy planning, innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy practices, and technical assistance to advance clean energy activities.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) State Energy Program (SEP) seeks applications to advance policies, programs, and market strategies that accelerate job creation, reduce energy consumption, and help achieve energy and climate security for USA.

This competitive funding opportunity announcement allows States, including the District of Columbia and five territories, to compete for funding designed to meet EERE’s nationally focused initiatives for the fundamental and permanent transformation of clean energy markets across all sectors of the economy.

The $5 million funding opportunity includes three areas of interest:

• State Energy Planning
• Innovative Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Practices
• Technical Assistance to Advance SEP Formula Grant Clean Energy Activities.

Applications are due March 31, 2016.