DOE’s SEP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. Its website includes information on the program and previously funded projects.
State Energy Offices and Organizations
DOE’s Federal Energy Management Program maintains a list of state energy offices and provides an overview of what they do.
National Association of State Energy Officials
NASEO is a national nonprofit association for governor-designated energy officials from each of the 56 states and territories. Its website provides a general summary of the roles and responsibilities of state energy offices, maintains a database of state energy plans, and contains information and resources on a variety of issues and policies relevant to state energy offices.
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Initial Comments on Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC’s Integrated Resource Plan
Comments filed by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Duke Energy’s 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Regulatory Commissions
NARUC maintains a database with key information about all state regulatory commissions and relevant federal organizations in the United States. In addition, it also has information about provincial regulatory commissions in Canada and select international agencies and associations.
An Introduction to Retail Electricity Choice in the United States
Retail electricity choice in the United States allows end-use customers (including industrial, commercial, and residential customers) to buy electricity from competitive retail suppliers. This report examines the price impact of retail electricity choice, the relationship between wholesale and retail electricity markets, and lessons learned from U.S. retail market experience.
Pathways to Integrating Customer Clean Energy Demand into Utility Planning
This paper explores the potential to create greater alignment between utilities and their customers. Specifically, it illustrates how IRP requirements and practices vary across states and utilities, including how they incorporate stakeholder input. It also breaks down the major steps and elements of IRPs to help customers understand how they can engage.
PJM Cities and Communities Coalition Commentary on Leadership Transition at PJM
Public letter from PJMCCC to the PJM Board of Managers in 2019 urging the search committee to hire a CEO candidate who could move the PJM market toward a clean energy future. PJM CCC is the first city coalition organized specifically to address wholesale market level issues.
Community Renewable Energy Act
The Utah Community Renewable Energy Act authorized future regulatory filings at the Utah Public Service Commission that will define rules, rates, and expectations for a community renewable energy program. It is seen as an important step toward Utah communities with ambitious clean energy goals to move toward net-100% renewable electricity by 2030. It was passed as a result of collaboration by three local governments in Utah (Park City, Salt Lake City, and Summit County) with Rocky Mountain Power and the state legislature.
Renewable Energy Policy Pathways Report
This report is an analysis of policies intended to evaluate and identify potential pathways to increase access and decrease costs of renewable energy procurement across the United States.