This support package provides local governments with a foundational understanding of integrated resource plan (IRP) processes and key considerations to help local governments evaluate their engagement plans and craft an initial engagement strategy.
This blog discusses how the PJM Cities and Communities Coalition (PJMCCC), the first city coalition organized specifically to address wholesale market level issues, was formed along with its efforts to reform the PJM market.
PJMCCC statement on the importance of storage deployment in the PJM territory and its role in supporting renewable energy integration, resilience, equity, and clean energy job creation.
This NCSL report addresses ways that legislatures can increase citizen involvement and public confidence in the institution. Its emphasis is on the legislative institution, addressing issues such as transparency of the legislative process, access to the parliament, media relations, roles of organized interests and civic education.
NCSL provides nonpartisan support for state legislatures and individual legislators. Its website contains a variety of resources that could be valuable for engaging with legislative processes, including topical research, bill tracking, and educational information.
Congress maintains a database of links to legislative websites in U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
DOE’s WAP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. It is the largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program in the United States.
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.
DOE’s Federal Energy Management Program maintains a list of state energy offices and provides an overview of what they do.
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.
