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State and Local Climate and Energy Economic Recovery Resources
Other Federal Resources
- EPA Recovery Web site
- EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- EPA National Clean Diesel Campaign
- Department of Energy (DOE) State Energy Program Guidance (PDF), (51 pp., 730K, About PDF)
- DOE Weatherization Assistance Program Guidance
- DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Recovery Web site
Related Links
- Congressional Research Service Energy Provisions in ARRA 2009 (P.L. 111-5)
- Apollo Alliance Recovery Act Information Center: What You Need To Know
For State Governments:
- National Association of State Energy Offices (NASEO) Energy Program Best Practices: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs for Potential Stimulus Implementation
- National Governors Association ARRA 2009 Resource Center
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation
For Local and Tribal Governments:
- ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability Economic Recovery Funding Updates
- U.S. Conference of Mayors Main Street Economic Recovery — Tracking and Implementation Assistance for ARRA 2009
- Climate Communities
- National Congress of American Indians Tribes and the Stimulus
- National Association of Regional Councils Stimulus Updates
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA 2009) offers unprecedented opportunities for state and local governments to reduce energy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and create jobs through the implementation of clean energy (energy efficiency, renewable energy, and combined heat and power) programs.
EPA has developed numerous resources that can assist state and local governments as they work to ramp up existing clean energy programs and create new ones. New EPA resources specific to energy opportunities in economic recovery funding include:
| ARRA 2009 Analysis | Overview of EPA Resources | Tools to Assist with Implementation |
|---|---|---|
ARRA 2009: State and Local Guide to U.S. EPA Climate and Energy Program Resources, (PDF) (29 pp., 834K, About PDF)
This guide has been designed to help state and local governments see which EPA programs could be leveraged to expand or develop clean energy initiatives in their locality. It includes approximately two-page synopses of 14 EPA climate and energy partnership programs.
Each program description includes:
- Basic information and contact details
- Potential target audiences
- Highlights of ready-to-go tools and resources
- Suggestions of possible actions a state or local government could take to leverage EPA’s offerings
A program finder table also summarizes which programs could be used to develop initiatives in six categories—buildings; industry; electric power and renewable energy; transportation; energy education; and policy, planning, and energy security.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments, (PDF) (18 pp., 148K)
This 16-page guide provides an overview of funding sources in ARRA that local and tribal governments can use to implement clean energy programs and EPA resources that can support clean energy efforts. The guide covers funding and resources for energy, energy in water treatment, schools, affordable housing, transportation, and green jobs.
Webcast: Using EPA Resources to Maximize Clean Energy in Economic Recovery Spending
This Webcast was recorded March 5, 2009, and featured a crosswalk of available ARRA funds and EPA resources. It included an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, an overview of clean energy opportunities in EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds, and a question-and-answer session with EPA staff.
The recording, presentations, transcript, and a 16-page guide of ARRA funding opportunities and resources are available.
Rapid Deployment Energy Efficiency (RDEE) Toolkit (in development)
The toolkit will provide detailed program design and implementation guides for five to ten broadly applicable energy efficiency programs that have extensive, proven field experience with documentation on program design, program costs, and results.
The RDEE toolkit is being developed through a joint effort of EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy, building upon technical information provided by the Leadership Group of the National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency.
- RDEE Toolkit Help Line – State Energy Offices, Program Administrators, and Local Governments can now contact the EPA’s RDEE Toolkit Help Line! EPA designed the Help Line to assist state and local governments in deploying the ARRA energy efficiency funding in a successful, sustainable manner by having a go-to resource for RDEE questions. Call 866-602-7333 or e-mail RDEE@icfi.com and you will receive a response to your inquiry within one business day.
- RDEE Planning Guide (PDF) (64 pp., 430K, About PDF) – Key considerations in program selection and budgeting, along with program snapshots, including reasonable costs, energy savings, and jobs to expect from each program. (Updated May 1, 2009)
- Complete RDEE Toolkit – Templates and supplemental materials for each RDEE program area, including example contract language, evaluation criteria, training modules, timelines, and other resources. (Early May 2009)
Advancing State Clean Energy Funds: Options for Administration and Funding (PDF) (55 pp, 1.3M)
The “Clean Energy Funds Manual” is designed to help states assess program administration and funding options as they implement, restructure, or expand their clean energy initiatives. The manual provides an overview of advantages and disadvantages, implementation options, and examples of different approaches. It also references other state-level clean energy policies and briefly describes key interactions and considerations with program administration and funding.
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Products
Includes information about how ARRA 2009 affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.
State Clean Energy Approaches to ARRA 2009
This Webcast was recorded April 15, 2009, and featured a review of EPA’s Rapid Deployment Energy Efficiency Toolkit along with presentations from Maryland and Iowa about their states’ approaches to economic recovery funding for clean energy projects.
The recording, presentations, and a resources guide are available.
ENERGY STAR Webcasts
EPA’s ENERGY STAR team offers a series of Web trainings that can help state agencies, local governments, and energy efficiency program administrators leverage ENERGY STAR tools to get the most out of stimulus funding. Look at the “live web conference schedule” to sign up for upcoming training opportunities or review “pre-recorded trainings” such as:
- Energy Efficiency Stimulus Funding Technical Assistance – Plan, Monitor, and Report Results with ENERGY STAR Tools
- Maximizing Stimulus Funding with Performance Contracting and ENERGY STAR