Energy News & Updates

June 2023 | Issue 18

What We're Reading

Clayton to Build All Residential Manufactured Homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home™ Specs

Steel Maker Considers use of NuScale SMRs at its Mills

Experts, Officials Push Nuclear Energy Future at Paducah Forum

Lawmakers, Experts, and Utilities Participate in the First Kentucky Nuclear Development Workgroup Meeting

Analysis Points to Massive Photovoltaic Deployment To Meet Decarbonization Target

MAY 30, 2023 U.S. energy insecure households were billed more for energy than other households

Bullitt County company growing herbs, greens inside repurposed shipping containers

Toyota will build its first U.S.-made electric vehicle at factory in Kentucky

EPA to Remove Proposed EV Volumes from Biofuel Blending Rule

Elective Pay and Transferability

Learn more about the new IRS guidance on elective pay and transferability mechanisms under the Inflation Reduction Act that will help states, local governments, non-profits, and other eligible entities access clean energy tax credits.

Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet

Welcome to the DOE Energy Savings Hub, where you can explore ways to take control of your energy costs, make your home safer and more comfortable, and help save the planet. No matter who you are or where you live, clean energy and energy efficient consumer choices are available now, and the Department of Energy is working to make them more affordable and accessible.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Improve Energy Efficiency for Nonprofit Buildings

Applications are now open for the Renew America's Non-Profits grant, a funding opportunity that will support projects to reduce energy use in buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Treasury Releases New Guidance on Solar, Wind Investments to Power Low-Income Communities

This allocated credit program is designed to provide up to a 20% competitive boost on top of the existing 30% investment tax credit for qualified wind or solar energy property in low-income communities.

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Introduction to Grant Writing and Federal Grants Workshops

Join us for a Grants 101 and 201 Workshops hosted by SOAR in Paintsville, KY and Somerset, KY.

This hands-on introduction to grants writing will provide the steps and resources to compete and secure grant dollars.

What's Happening at the Office of Energy Policy

Amanda Lemaster participated in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation External Stakeholder Working Group in Washington, DC, June 6-8th.

Kenya Stump, Lona Brewer, Ashley Runyon, Carol Stringer, Evan Moser, and Hailey Mattingly attended the National Association of State Energy Officials Southeast Regional Meeting in Montgomery, AL June 6th- 7th.

Ashley Runyon, Carol Stringer, Evan Moser and Marcus Negron attended the 12th Annual Kentucky Energy Management Conference in Lexington, KY, May 17th- 18th.

Kenya Stump presented at the ECA Nuclear Development Forum in Paducah, KY, May 17th- 18th.

Data Visualization of the Month

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Maps Dashboard

See the impact the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is having in your community and throughout the United States with this interactive map.

Partner Spotlight

Kentucky Conservation Committee

The Kentucky Conservation Committee is one of the longest-running state-based conservation nonprofits, with a focus on providing a trusted voice in Kentucky’s Capitol and beyond. We effectively advocate for protection, restoration and sustainable use of natural resources for the equitable benefit of all citizens in our Commonwealth.

Office of Energy Policy | Energy and Environment Cabinet | 300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601