July-August 2008

The U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (SEP) publishes Conservation Update bimonthly to summarize renewable energy and energy projects of state energy offices.

States Explore Financing Options for Solar Photovoltaics

Solar photovoltaic installations are growing rapidly on public buildings and lands, especially in states with public policies and incentives that support PV. In the last few years, financing options have grown in number and complexity. After taking stock of their options, many state and local officials are settling on third-party owner financing for public PV installations.

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Here you will find links to descriptions of recent energy projects conducted by state energy offices on the SEP Web site. The SEP Web site also lists many more project descriptions.

State News for June - July 2008 West Governors Support Renewables Alabama Biofuels for Schools Alaska Funds Home Energy Improvements Ariz. Benchmarks Energy in Every School Ark. Wind Group Holds First Meeting Colorado’s Energy Efficiency Campaign Del. Governor Signs Greenhouse Bill Fla. Requires Ethanol, Pumps Up E85 Maine Establishes Statewide Energy Code Maryland Funds Residential Systems

Mass. Enacts Biodiesel Requirement Mich. Closes Deal on Cellulosic Ethanol Minnesota's 2008 Solar Rebates N.Y. Targets Power and Fleet Emissions N.C. Salutes Air Quality–Energy Leaders Oregon Energy Efficiency Goals Puerto Rico Begins Net Metering South Carolina Passes Energy Legislation Vermont Solar Proposal Approved W.V. Strategic Energy Plan Wisconsin Announces Research Grants

Find a list of 19 new publications and Web sites published by states and DOE about renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) technologies. SEP lists these and several hundred more state publications on the SEP Web site that are searchable by state and topic.

	Interested in More State News? Read the latest news clips about state involvement in energy projects at EERE State Activities and Partnerships.