Publications

Managing the Grid: A Deep Dive into the United States Electric Transmission System for State Energy Offices Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and NGA Release Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies Author(s): NASEO and NGA

Reimagining Highway Rights-of-Way as Transmission Corridors Opportunities and Considerations for State Energy Offices Photo Author(s): NASEO

GRIP Guidance for State Energy Offices: Lessons Learned from Grid Resilience Innovation Partnership Awards Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association Publish Key Findings for State Energy Offices and State LIHEAP Agencies from the Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative Author(s): NASEO and NEADA

NASEO Releases Briefs on Enhanced Federal Energy Tax Incentives Author(s): NASEO

Manufacturing and Energy: Advancing Productivity, Prosperity, and the Environment An Overview of Industrial Technical Assistance for State and Territory Energy Offices Author(s): NASEO

NEVI Implementation in Hawai‘i: Case Study Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

NASEO Publishes New Report on Prioritizing Residential Energy Efficiency Investments Using Energy Vulnerability Data Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and NARUC Release New Report on Use Cases for Advanced Nuclear Reactors Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

NASEO Publishes Report on the Importance and Implications of FERC Order 1920 Author(s): NASEO

Energy Efficient and Healthy K-12 Public School Facilities: Opportunities for State Energy Offices and State Education Agencies to Collaborate Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Releases Guide for State Energy Offices on Energy Storage RD&D Author(s): NASEO

NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Release “Advancing NEVI: Recommendations from State NEVI Funding Applicants" Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit: Overview and Implications Author(s): NASEO

Engaging Stakeholders on Clean Hydrogen Efforts Author(s): NASEO

Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources in 2024: The Fundamentals Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

Beating the Heat: Recommendations and Considerations for States to Support Cost-Effective Residential Cooling Author(s): NASEO

NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Third NEVI Case Study for Ohio Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Second NEVI Case Study for Pennsylvania Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

NASEO and NARUC Release Report on Coal to Nuclear Repowering for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy Launch Series of NEVI Case Studies, Beginning with Alaska Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

Supporting Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes with Loan Loss Reserves: Program Implementation Options for State Energy Offices Author(s): NASEO

NASEO, AASHTO, and Duke University Releases a Report on Transportation Electrification Training Programs in the Southeast Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, Duke University

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant: Program Summary and Clean Hydrogen Opportunities Author(s): NASEO, Green Hydrogen Coalition, Western Interstate Energy Board

Models for Interagency Collaboration on Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Programs Author(s): NASEO and AASHTO

Sample MOU between a State Energy Office and State Departments of Transportation Author(s): NASEO and AASHTO

Fact Sheet: Improving Permitting and Zoning for EV Fast Charging Stations Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and NESCAUM

Developing Clean Hydrogen State Roadmaps Author(s): NASEO

State Strategies to Develop and Support the Emerging Clean Hydrogen Workforce Author(s): NASEO

Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS) Toolkit Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

State Energy Offices’ Engagement in Electric Distribution Planning to Meet State Energy Policy Goals Author(s): NASEO and LBNL

Building Energy Codes 101: The Basics of Building Energy Codes and Standards Author(s): NASEO

Evaluating EV Charger Reliability and Performance - Virtual Charette Summary Report Author(s): NASEO, AASHTO, and Atlas Public Policy

State Microgrid Policy, Programmatic, and Regulatory Framework Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

New NASEO Resource Outlines Opportunities for State Energy Office Collaboration with Housing Finance Agencies Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Releases Analysis of Community Solar Consolidated Billing Policies Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Releases a Summary of the Six EV Regional Meetings on NEVI Planning Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and NARUC Release Summary of Expert Recommendations for Supporting DER Aggregator Participation in Wholesale Markets and Operations in Line with FERC Order 2222 Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

NASEO and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association publish report on state community solar policy considerations and project profiles Author(s): NASEO and NEADA

Executive Summary: Realizing the Workforce Potential of Infrastructure Investments: State Strategies to Advance Job Quality and Build Inclusive Workforces in Transportation and Clean Energy Author(s): NASEO, Markle Foundation, Eno Center for Transportation

Framework for State Action: Realizing the Workforce Potential of Infrastructure Investments Author(s): NASEO, Markle Foundation, Eno Center for Transportation

Realizing the Workforce Potential of Infrastructure Investments: State Strategies to Advance Job Quality and Build Inclusive Workforces in Transportation and Clean Energy Author(s): NASEO, Markle Foundation, Eno Center for Transportation

NASEO Releases 179D Tax Deduction Overview Author(s): NASEO

Quick Guide: State Action Guide for Energy Resilience Projects Under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program Author(s): NASEO

Technical Guide: State Action Guide for Energy Resilience Projects Under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program Author(s): NASEO

Summary of Energy Workforce Opportunities in Infrastructure and Clean Energy Funding Author(s): NASEO

Multi-Unit Dwelling EV Infrastructure: A Toolkit to Inform State Energy Office Investment, Policy, and Program Strategies Author(s): NASEO

New Mini Guide on Transportation Electrification Planning Released Author(s): NASEO, NARUC, AASHTO

NASEO Releases Demand Flexibility and Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings 101 Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Releases new Publication on Critical Energy-Related Minerals Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Releases Emergency Response Coordination Brief for State Energy Offices and Rural Electric Cooperatives

DC Solar for All: Implementation Plan to Scale Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar + Storage Resilience Hubs in the District of Columbia

Equitable Solar Access Project: Implementation Plan for Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Deployment in Minnesota

Wisconsin’s Inclusive Solar Community Offering (WISCO): Implementation Plan Designed to Bring Community Solar Options to Low- and Moderate-Income Communities in Wisconsin

Maryland 2021 Clean Energy Industry Report Finds Strong Energy Efficiency and Solar Employment, Projects Growth in Wind Workforce Author(s): NASEO, BW Research and MEA

NASEO Releases Trend and Highlights in Comprehensive Energy Planning

Key Elements to Consider for a Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Project Author(s): NASEO and NEADA

New NASEO-NARUC Publication on Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

MUSH Market Building Financing Options for Energy Efficiency Improvements A Primer for State Energy Officials

The Black Box of Blackstart: Electricity Reliability and Interdependency Considerations for State Energy Offices Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and NGA Publication: State Governance, Planning, and Financing to Enhance Energy Resilience Author(s): NASEO and NGA

State Energy Office Support of Energy Resilience through COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020-2021 Year in Review

NASEO Report on Electricity-Water Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies

NASEO Publication on Hydrogen: Critical Decarbonization Element for the Grid, Manufacturing, and Transportation

Demand Charges and Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging: An Intermountain West Assessment

Western Petroleum Shortage Response Collaborative (WPSRC) – Collaborative Development Guide

Western Petroleum Shortage Response Collaborative (WPSRC) – Framework

New NASEO Publication: Energy Sector Workforce Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and the Policy Case for Investment Author(s): NASEO and HBCU CDAC Clean Energy Initiative

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Overview and Considerations for State Planning Author(s): NASEO

C-PACE State-Local Coordination: Key Considerations for State Energy Officials Author(s): NASEO

Improving Access to C-PACE for Smaller Businesses: Case Studies from Three States Author(s): NASEO

Mosaic Gardens at Pomona An affordably priced and grid-interactive efficient apartment complex
Author(s): NASEO

Diversity in the U.S. Energy Workforce Data Findings to Inform State Energy, Climate, and Workforce Development Policies and Programs
Author(s): NASEO and BW Research Partnership

Electric Vehicle Charging Needs Assessment Identifying Needs and Opportunities for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging in Rural and Underserved Areas of the Intermountain West
Author(s): NASEO and Utah Clean Cities

Wages, Benefits, and Change A Supplementary Report to the Annual U.S. Department of Energy and Employment Report
Author(s): NASEO, EFI, and BW Research Partnership

Manufactured Housing in Rural America How States are Supporting Energy Efficient Homes and Reducing Energy Costs for Residents
Author(s): NASEO

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Policy Impact Rubric: Assess the Strength of Your Jurisdiction's Policies Author(s): NASEO and Cadmus

Supporting Material: Plug-In Electric Vehicle Policy Impact Rubric Author(s): NASEO and Cadmus

State and Local Building Policies and Programs for Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility Author(s): NASEO

Wringing More Value from Building Energy Operations and Upgrades Monetizing Demand Flexibility in Public and Institutional Facilities
Author(s): NASEO

Considerations for an Alabama Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program Utilizing Trends, Data, and Experiences from C-PACE Programs Across the Nation
Author(s): NASEO

User Objectives and Design Approaches for Microgrids: Options for Delivering Reliability and Resilience, Clean Energy, Energy Savings, and Other Priorities Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

Private, State, and Federal Funding and Financing Options to Enable Resilient, Affordable, and Clean Microgrids Author(s): NASEO and NARUC

Examining the Feasibility of Applying the Energiesprong Model to Manufactured Housing Author(s): NASEO

Financing and Funding Options Author(s): NASEO and NEADA

Guiding Principles and Model Program Characteristics Author(s): NASEO and NEADA

New Opportunity for State Energy Offices: The National Utility Energy Registry Author(s): NASEO and NYSERDA

States and Cleantech Innovation: An Examination of State Energy Offices’ Roles in Clean Energy Technology-Based Economic Development Author(s): NASEO

Enhancing Energy Sector Cybersecurity: Pathways for State and Territory Energy Offices Author(s): NASEO

The Value of Adding Home Energy Score to Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Author(s): NASEO

Rural Data Resources for State Energy Planning and Programs Author(s): NASEO

2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Author(s): NASEO and EFI

Home Energy Labeling Steps Earth Advantage and NASEO

State Funding of Technical Assistance for Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts Author(s): NASEO

U.S. State Energy Program Successes Booklet Author(s): NASEO

U.S. State Energy Program Overview Author(s): NASEO

Considerations for Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) Pilot Projects Author(s): Rodney Sobin

Readiness for Resilience: A Resilient Technology Roadmap for Puerto Rico Author(s): SCC, NASEO, and BCSE

Readiness for Resilience: A Resilient Technology Roadmap for Rebuilding Texas Author(s): SCC, NASEO, BCSE, and Texas A&M

Roadmapping: A Tool for States to Advance Load Flexibility and Gridinteractive Efficient Buildings Author(s): NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group

Residential Grid-interactive Efficient Building Technology and Policy Author(s): K. Saul Rinaldi, E. Bunnen, and S. Rogers

Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings: State Briefing Paper Author(s): NASEO-NARUC Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Working Group

Minneapolis Renewable Electricity and Energy Efficiency Workforce Assessment Author(s): NASEO, EFI, and BW Research

Key State Energy Resilience Opportunities Under the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 Author(s): NASEO

The 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report Author(s): NASEO, EFI, and BW Research

Beneath the Surface: Opportunities to Improve the Performance of State Water Conveyance and Irrigation Systems Author(s): NASEO

EMPRESS Project Final Report Author(s): EMPRESS Team

Kentucky School Energy Managers Project Case Study Author(s): NASEO and EPA

U.S. Climate Alliance Solar Deployment Guidebook A Resource for State and Local Governments Author(s): NASEO and U.S. Climate Alliance

Guidance for States on Relief from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in an Energy Emergency Author(s): NASEO

Energy Efficiency is Not Enough: Rethinking Building Energy Performance for Good Times and Bad Author(s): NASEO, CIEE, CEC, and ASE

2018 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) Author(s): NASEO and EFI

Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE): Key Considerations for State Energy Officials - Issue Brief Author(s): Sandy Fazeli, NASEO

State Energy Planning Guidelines: Guidance for States in Developing Comprehensive Energy Plans and Policy Recommendations Author(s): Cassie Powers and Sam Cramer, NASEO

Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning Author(s): NASEO

National Energy Efficiency Registry Roadmap Author(s): Rodney Sobin, NASEO

National Energy Efficiency Registry State Roadmaps Author(s): Rodney Sobin, NASEO

Here Comes the Sun: A State Policy Handbook for Distributed Solar Energy Author(s): NASEO and NCSL

Guidance on Updating State Energy Emergency Plans Author(s): Jeff Pillon and Shemika Spencer, NASEO

The Future of Energy Efficiency: Opportunities, Challenges, and Considerations for Federal and State Energy Policy Makers Author(s): Sandy Fazeli, NASEO

Private-Public Partnerships to Advance Low-Carbon State Energy Policies: A NASEO-Ceres Issue Brief Author(s): Sandy Fazeli, NASEO; Ryan Martel, Ceres; Alli Gold Roberts, Ceres

Minnesota Combined Heat and Power Action Plan Case Study Author(s): NASEO

Accelerating the Commercial Pace Market Author(s): NASEO

Strategic Planning to Enable ESCOs to Accelerate NGV Fleet Deployment: A Guide for Businesses and Policymakers Author(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Strategic Planning to Implement Publicly Available EV Charging Stations: A Guide for Businesses and Policymakers Author(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Energy Technology-Based Economic Development: Assessment of States’ Roles and Opportunities Author(s): Sandy Fazeli, NASEO

Resiliency through Energy Efficiency Disaster Mitigation and Residential Rebuilding Strategies for and by State Energy Offices
Author(s): Sandy Fazeli, Christopher Wagner, Hillary Dobos

Options for State Administration of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds Author(s): NASEO

Multi-State Residential Retrofit Project: Process Evaluation Final

Residential Energy Labeling: Strategies for Scalability Author(s): NASEO

NASEO Best Practices Review: Streamlined Renewable Energy Permitting Initiatives Author(s): NASEO

NASEO and NGA Publication: State Governance, Planning, and Financing to Enhance Energy Resilience Author(s): NASEO and NGA