How will DOE determine which projects will be accepted under the Recovery Act?
The states will provide energy conservation plans to DOE that describe their proposed uses of SEP Recovery Act funds. The Recovery Act is intended to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and help retain jobs. Incorporating these requirements into the eligible uses of SEP funds includes programs, projects and measures designed to: • Save energy. • Create or retain jobs. • Increase energy generation from renewable resources. • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. DOE also has provided the following guidance to the states: • States should plan for and maximize efforts toward achieving the specific goal of reducing per capita energy consumption by at least 25% of the state’s 1990 per capita energy use by 2012. This is a minimum goal; higher or more stringent goals are encouraged. • DOE has a strong preference for proposals designed to permanently transform markets. States are uniquely positioned to stimulate innovative solutions that have broad and lasting impacts across a variety of institutio
