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State and Local Programs
States and localities are developing initiatives aimed at providing an increasingly clean, renewable, and efficient supply of energy; supporting the development and deployment of emerging technologies; and achieving energy cost savings through greater end-use efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, municipal facilities, and transportation.
State and local governments are finding that clean energy offers a cost-effective way to meet their growing energy demand in a clean, low-cost, reliable manner. They also see opportunities to harmonize clean energy actions with other state and local objectives, including:
- Enhancing economic development and job growth.
- Improving air quality and public health.
- Developing and applying new technologies that improve energy efficiency and save money.
- Ensuring a reliable and secure energy supply through the development of efficient power generation technologies and renewable energy resources.
What is EPA’s Role?
EPA’s Clean Energy-Environment State and Local Program assists state and local governments in their clean energy efforts by providing technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support. Specific assistance includes:
- Identifying and documenting cost-effective policies and initiatives that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related clean technologies.
- Measuring and evaluating the environmental, economic, and public health benefits of clean energy initiatives.
- Offering a suite of national voluntary programs that provide partners with assistance and recognition for their clean energy actions.
- Fostering peer exchange opportunities for state and local officials to share information on best practices and innovative policies.