State Energy Activities – The Stimulus Package, Energy Legislation and State Actions

The document advocates for increased funding for SEP, WAP, and LIHEAP, noting that a NASEO survey identified over $8 billion in 'shovel ready' energy projects nationwide. It highlights the efficiency of these programs, specifically that weatherization reduces electricity costs by 19% and natural gas costs by 33%, while noting that LIHEAP demand is rising due to unemployment and energy prices.

• The State Energy Program (SEP) has historically demonstrated high returns on investment, with every federal dollar yielding more than $7 in energy savings and attracting nearly $11 in non-federal investment.
• The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides significant energy cost reductions, averaging 19 percent for electricity and 33 percent for natural gas, and currently supports 21,000 direct and indirect jobs.
• The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is projected to serve 7.3 million households in 2009, representing a 25 percent increase over the previous year, driven by high energy prices and rising unemployment.
• The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) identified over $8 billion in 'shovel ready' energy projects across the United States.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2009). State Energy Activities – The Stimulus Package, Energy Legislation and State Actions. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/state-energy-activities-the-stimulus-package-energy-legislation-and-state-a

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. State Energy Activities – The Stimulus Package, Energy Legislation and State Actions. 2009. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/state-energy-activities-the-stimulus-package-energy-legislation-and-state-a.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2009state, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{State Energy Activities – The Stimulus Package, Energy Legislation and State Actions}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2009}, month = feb, url = {https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/state-energy-activities-the-stimulus-package-energy-legislation-and-state-a}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }