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The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funds to states from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the state to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and initiatives. On behalf of New York State, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will administer $123 million to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and initiatives under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Details of the Program
The purpose of State Energy Program (SEP) funding is to:
- Increase energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and consumption for consumers,
businesses, and government - Reduce reliance on imported energy
- Improve the reliability of electricity and fuel supply and the delivery of energy services
- Reduce the impacts of energy production and use on the environment
More specifically, activities carried out and results achieved with SEP ARRA funding will be assessed by performance metrics including but not limited to:
- Energy saved (kWh/therms/gallons/Btus/etc.)
- Renewable energy installed capacity and generated
- GHG emissions reduced (CO2 equivalent)
- Energy cost savings
- Funds leveraged
Status of the Application
On May 14, 2009, NYSERDA submitted the Comprehensive Application for the State Energy Program to the U.S. Department of Energy. We received approval of our State Energy Program plan on July 2, 2009.
Reports
The State is required to report regularly on the activities carried out with SEP ARRA funding. On a quarterly basis, the State will be required to report on progress in terms of specific activities and amounts of funding obligated and expended. All reports associated with funded efforts will be posted by NYSERDA on its Web site as they become available.
Solicitations / Program Opportunity Notices
NYSERDA has announced two solicitations through the State Energy Program: The Energy Conservation Project Implementation Funding. For more detailed information regarding these solicitations please visit our ARRA Funding Opportunities web page.