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May 2021
Eastern
Energy
Monitor
U.S. Army Regional Environmental
& Energy Office
INSIDE
NCSL highlights
legislative energy
trends from 2020 and
what the future holds
for 2021 (page 4)
U.S. Army Regional Environmental & Energy Office
Eastern Energy Monitor
May 2021
EASTERN ENERGY MONITOR
U.S. Army Regional Environmental & Energy Office
The Eastern Energy M onitor is a bimonthly publication of energy-related developments for Army leaders and
installation staff. The Eastern Energy Monitor provides early notice of state dockets and legislative and regulatory
activities relevant to military energy interests. This edition of the Eastern Energy Monitor covers states in U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 1 through 5.
The Eastern Energy Monitor is published under contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The information
in this publication is derived from a variety of sources and is not created by USACE.
To read back issues of other Energy Monitors, or to receive a monthly electronic copy, send an email request.
Cover photo: Urban solar panels (Adobe Stock)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
News ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Region 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Connect icut ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Maine .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Massachusett s .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
New Hampshire ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Rhode Island ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Vermont ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Region 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
New Jersey....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
New York ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Region 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Delaware ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
District of Col umbia ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Maryland.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pennsylvania .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Virgin ia ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
West Vi rginia .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Region 4 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Alabama .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Florida ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Georgia ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Kentucky........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Mississip pi ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
North Ca rolina ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
South Ca rolina ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tennessee ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Region 5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Illinois ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Indiana .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Michigan ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Minnesota ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ohio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Wiscons in ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Federal Activity............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
DOD Actviity ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Professional Development .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Staff Directory ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
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2020-2021 LEGISLATIVE ENERGY TRENDS
Adapted from an April 2021 ncsl.org article by Glen Andersen, Kristy Hartman, Daniel Shea, and Laura Shields.
Reprinted with permission.
In 2020, state legislatures considered a variety of energy measures — from transportation electrification and other efforts
to reduce emissions economy-wide, to support for clean energy and new energy storage technologies. State legislatures
also passed a variety of bills related to fossil fuels, including pipeline safety initiatives and state preemption for municipal
natural gas bans, while continuing to examine the future of coal. Workforce development has also emerged as a critical
issue as the energy sector modernizes and manages an aging workforce. Lawmakers have also begun to focus on policies
that create additional safeguards for disadvantaged communities in decision-making surrounding energy development
and policy formation.
The COVID-19 pandemic came to dominate 2020 in every imaginable way — with state legislatures and the energy
sector heavily affected by the virus. By mid-March, much of the momentum behind a variety of policies in statehouses
across the nation was stymied by the pandemic and by early April, at least 26 legislative sessions had been suspended
or postponed. While every session eventually resumed, some were cut short, and much of the anticipated legislation on
energy issues was sidelined as legislators focused their efforts on pandemic response.
As we enter 2021, questions remain whether state energy policies will experience a resurgence or whether lawmakers
will remain focused on the COVID-19 response. As states begin their legislative sessions, lawmakers are filing bills that
continue the energy trends of 2020 and in some cases reintroducing energy measures that failed to be enacted in the
last legislative session. Following the November 2020 elections, 2021 also brings in more than 1,500 new legislators to
statehouses around the country and new appointments to energy and utility committees which will shape energy trends
in the coming year.
This white paper examines state legislative action in 2020, highlighting trends in state energy policy and identifying
topics that are likely to take priority in 2021 and beyond. The trends include:
• Addressing the Coronavirus Pandemic.
• Building the Energy Workforce.
• Climate Emissions & Clean Energy.
• Cybersecurity.
• Energy Efficiency.
• Energy Resilience.
• Energy Storage.
• Environmental Justice & Equity.
• Fossil Fuels.
• Grid Modernization.
• Transportation Electrification.
To read more about the energy trends, click here.
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Jarred Miles, Region 1 Program Coordinator, (410) 568-9752
To see state energy plans, please click on the state headers.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 6 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 2 M AY 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 2 DEC 2 0 TH ROUGH 1 6 JUN 2 1 ( ESTI MA TED)
LD 989, P ROCUREMENT OF RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to allow a gas
utility to use renewable natural gas for no more than 2% of the natural gas it supplies to its customers starting in 2022
and allows a gas utility to use an additional 2% annually thereafter. A gas utility also may include the costs of that
renewable natural gas in its cost-of-gas adjustment rate. The bill was introduced 10 MAR 21.
LD 1429, M AINE CLIMATE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS. The bill implements the most time-sensitive recommendations
of the Maine Climate Council. The bill was introduced 8 APR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 6 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 DEC 2 1
SB 2208, SOLAR ENERGY IN STATE AGENCIES. The bill requires a state agency that initiates the construction of a new
facility owned or operated by the commonwealth or a renovation of an existing facility owned or operated by the
commonwealth when the renovation costs exceed $25,000 and includes the replacement of systems, components, or
other building elements that affect energy consumption to install a solar energy system on or near the facility. The bill
was introduced 29 MAR 21.
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SB 2220, ENERGY STORAGE. The bill establishes an energy storage system target for the deployment of energy storage
systems by distribution company customers, distribution companies, and municipal lighting plants to achieve a statewide
energy storage deployment target of 2,000 megawatts by 1 JAN 30 and a subsequent statewide energy storage
deployment target to be achieved by 1 JAN 35. The bill was introduced 29 MAR 21.
SB 2228, RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL. The bill establishes the goal to meet 100% of Massachusetts’ energy needs with
renewable energy by 2035, including the energy consumed for electricity, heating and cooling, transportation,
agricultural uses, industrial uses, and all other uses by all residents, institutions, businesses, state and municipal
agencies, and other entities operating within its borders. The bill was introduced 29 MAR 21.
SB 2229, RENEWABLE ENERGY P ORTFOLIO. The bill establishes a renewable energy portfolio standard for all retail
electricity suppliers selling electricity to end-use customers in the commonwealth. The bill was introduced 29 MAR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 6 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 JUN 2 1
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 5 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 JUN 2 1
HB 6169, RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE P ROJECTS. The bill prohibits the co-location of multiple renewable energy
resources unless the total capacity of the co-location is less than 10 megawatts in total. The bill was introduced 26 MAR
21.
SB 758, RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS. The bill establishes that renewable energy standards shall be increased
annually by 2031 and all obligated entities shall obtain 100% of the electricity that they sell to Rhode Island end-use
customers from eligible renewable energy resources. The bill was introduced 1 APR 21.
SB 760, GREEN BUILDINGS ACT. The bill repeals the expiration provisions that major facility projects or other public
improvements comply with green building standards, thereby requiring major facility projects of state agencies to be
constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The bill was introduced 1 APR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 6 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 5 M AY 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
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Kevin Kennedy, Regional Environmental Coordinator, (410) 804-5524
To see state energy plans, please click on the state headers.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 4 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 1 JAN 2 2
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 6 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 0 JUN 2 1
AB 6626, ZERO EMISSIONS FOR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. The bill directs the commissioner of the Department of
Environmental Conservation to promulgate rules and regulations establishing targets for the sale of zero emissions heavy
duty vehicles in the state. The bill was introduced 23 MAR 21.
SB 5939 (AB 6761), P ROHIBITING ELECTRIC GENERATING F ACILITIES. The bill prohibits the development of any new
major electric generating facilities that would be powered in whole or in part by any fossil fuel, unless the developer of
such facility can demonstrate a need for such facility, and that there is no other reasonable method to satisfy such need.
The bill was introduced 23 MAR 21.
No significant regulatory activities to report.
P UB LI C S ERVI CE C OM M I SSION D OCKETS :
DOCKET #18-00516/18-E-0130, ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT P ROGRAM. The New York Department of Public
Service issued the second State of Storage annual report. The publication reports on the achievement and effectiveness
of the energy storage deployment policy and is to be submitted annually to the Governor, the Temporary President of
the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly. The docket is open.
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Jarred Miles, Region 3 Program Coordinator, (410) 568-9752
To see state energy plans, please click on the state headers.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 2 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 JUN 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 2 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 DEC 2 1 ( ESTI MA TED)
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 2 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 JUN 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 5 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 N OV 2 2 ( ESTI MA TED)
SB 501 (HB 1080), ALTERNATIVE ENERGY P ORTFOLIO STANDARDS ACT. The bill amends the Alternative Energy Portfolio
Standards Act, further providing definitions and alternative energy portfolio standards. The bill provides solar photovoltaic
technology requirements, contract requirements for solar photovoltaic energy system sources, energy storage reports,
energy storage deployment targets, and contracts for solar photovoltaic technologies by the commonwealth. The bill
was introduced 9 APR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
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L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 3 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 M AR 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative activities to report.
R EGULA TORY A CTI VI TI ES:
SOLAR ENERGY P ROJECTS. The Department of Environmental Quality has proposed amendments to criteria, procedures,
and permit requirements as required by § 10.1-1197.5 et seq. of the Code of Virginia for solar energy projects of 150
megawatts or fewer. The proposed regulation was published 16 MAR 21 and comments are due 14 MAY 21.
No significant public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 0 FEB 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 0 AP R 2 1
HB 3162, ENERGY 2040 TASK F ORCE. The bill permits third-party ownership of renewable and alternative energy
generating facilities. The bill was introduced 15 MAR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
Dave Blalock, Regional Counsel, (404) 562-5016
To see state energy plans, please click on the state headers.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 2 FEB 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 8 M AY 2 1 ( ESTIM ATED)
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
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L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 2 M AR 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 AP R 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 1 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 M AR 2 1
HB 776, ENERGY TAX. The bill relates to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) and excise tax on sale or use of
energy, to provide that those who are engaged in the retail sale of electricity to the public for the purpose of charging
the batteries of electric vehicles shall not be subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the PSC. The bill was introduced
17 MAR 21.
SB 299, ELECTRICITY GENERATION P ROVISIONS. The bill changes certain provisions relating to the Georgia Cogeneration
and Distributed Generation Act of 2001 and the Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015. The bill increases the
ability of electric service customers to enter into financial transactions with independent power producers, raises capacity
caps on qualifying generation systems, and authorizes lifting the enrollment cap for net metering. The bill was introduced
16 MAR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 5 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 M AR 2 1
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 5 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 4 AP R 2 1
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 3 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 0 JUN 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
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HB 529, RENEWABLE ENERGY P ORTFOLIO STANDARD . The bill eliminates the state policy to promote the development of
renewable energy and energy efficiency through the implementation of a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Portfolio Standard. The bill proposes that CO2 shall not be considered an air pollutant. The bill was introduced 12 APR
21.
SB 509, ENERGY RESILIENCY. The bill establishes the Energy Resilient Communities Fund in the Department of
Environmental Quality's State Energy Office to provide local governments with grants to help them achieve their
sustainability goals through planning and implementation of clean energy projects that equitably advance energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and related priorities. The bill was introduced 5 APR 21.
SB 563, RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT. The bill establishes a tax credit for taxpayers that have invested in renewable
energy property at 35% of the cost of the property if placed in service in the state during the taxable year and extends
the sunset provision to on or after 1 JAN 25. The bill was introduced 6 APR 21.
SB 622, 2021 GOVERNOR’ S BUDGET. The bill establishes a base budget appropriation for current operations of state
departments, institutions, and agencies. The budget includes provisions regarding National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permits, clean energy project developments, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The bill was
introduced 6 APR 21.
SB 702, RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL. The bill establishes a state goal that 100% of North Carolina's electricity be
generated by renewable energy resources by 31 DEC 50. The bill was introduced 7 APR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 2 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 3 M AY 2 1
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 2 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 6 M AY 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
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Dr. Jim Hartman, DOD Regional Environmental Coordinator, (410) 215-1130
To see state energy plans, please click on the state headers.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 1 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 1 3 JAN 2 3
HB 1747, P UBLIC U TILITIES ACT. The bill: (1) amends the Public Utilities Act and; (2) provides that the Illinois Commerce
Commission (ICC) conduct at least one workshop and issue a report that identifies the volumes, generation sources by
fuel type, and market value of hourly electricity imports to and exports from Illinois for the years 2016, 2017, 2018,
2019, and 2020. The report shall be submitted to the governor and the General Assembly, as well as posted on the ICC
website, on or before 1 MAR 22. The bill was introduced 11 FEB 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 4 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 2 9 AP R 2 1
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 1 3 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 DEC 2 1 ( ESTIMA TED)
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 5 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 2 7 M AY 2 1 ( ESTI MATED )
HF 2110 (SF 2075), OMNIBUS ENERGY. The bill establishes, modifies, and appropriates money for energy conservation
and programs, energy transition programs, climate change, electric vehicle programs, and solar energy programs. The
bill was introduced 10 MAR 21.
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SF 2209 (HF 2181), TAX CLASSIFICATION FOR SOLAR ENERGY. The bill modifies tax classifications for solar energy
generating systems. The bill was introduced 22 MAR 21.
No significant regulatory or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 4 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 DEC 2 2 ( ESTI MA TED)
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
L EGI SLA TI VE S ESSI ON : 4 JAN 2 1 TH ROUGH 3 1 DEC 2 2 ( ESTI MA TED)
No significant legislative, regulatory, or public service commission docket activities to report.
Federal Activity
ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will convene a technical conference
to discuss the threat to electric system reliability posed by climate change and extreme weather events (86 FR 13892).
The two-day conference will be held virtually, 1-2 JUN 21, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Through
this proceeding (Docket No. AD21-13-000), FERC seeks to understand the near-, medium-, and long-term challenges
facing regions of the country; how decisionmakers in the regions are evaluating and addressing those challenges; and
whether further action from FERC is needed to help achieve an electric system that can withstand, respond to, and
recover from extreme weather events.
P ROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed to
withdraw the final rule on guidance implementing the Executive Order, Promoting the Rule of Law Through
Improved Agency Guidance Documents (86 FR 16114). The final rule that was published 6 JAN 21, for which
implementation was subsequently delayed, is proposed to be withdrawn. The rule contains internal DOE
requirements for the contents of guidance documents; procedures for providing notice of, and soliciting public
comment on, certain guidance documents; and procedures for the public to petition for the issuance, withdrawal, or
revision of guidance documents. Comments on the proposed withdrawal were due 26 APR 21.
SOLAR ENERGY GOAL. DOE has announced a new target to cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next 10 years
and to improve the performance and speed of deployment of solar energy technologies. To meet the goal of a
100% clean electricity grid by 2035, DOE is accelerating its utility-scale solar 2030 cost target by five years and
setting new goals for driving down the current per kilowatt-hour (kWh) cost to 3 cents/kWh by 2025 and 2 cents/kWh
by 2030. In addition, DOE announced a new funding opportunity for projects to increase the lifetime of silicon-
based photovoltaic (PV) systems from 30 years to 50 years. The aim of the funding opportunity is to improve PV
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system components, such as inverters, connectors, cables, racks, and trackers. The announcement also supports
several concentrating solar- thermal power projects.
OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY DEPLOYMENT TARGET. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joined the Secretaries of the
Interior and Commerce to announce a national goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030. Among the
many actions outlined in the national goal, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will establish a
new priority Wind Energy Area in the New York Bight — an area of shallow waters between Long Island and the New
Jersey coast. This new wind energy area is adjacent to the greater metropolitan Tri-State area — the largest
metropolitan population center in the United States. To position the domestic offshore wind industry to meet the 2030
target, BOEM will advance new lease sales and complete review of at least 16 Construction and Operations Plans by
2025.
GAO REPORT ON ELECTRICITY GRID RESILIENCE. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report on
Electricity Grid Resilience (GAO-21-346). The report examines the expected effects of climate change on electricity
generation, transmission, distribution, and demand. GAO recommends that DOE develop a strategy and coordinate
efforts within the department to enhance resilience, and that FERC assess grid climate risks and plan how to promote
resilience. In a related action, GAO released its testimony before the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works on Electricity Grid Resilience (GAO-21-243T). The testimony summarizes GAO’s report on grid
resilience to climate change.
CONGRESSIONAL OFFSHORE WIND CAUCUS. House lawmakers from both parties have launched a new caucus focused
on boosting offshore wind energy. The Congressional Offshore Wind Caucus will be led by members from both coasts,
with Reps. Elaine Luria (D-Va.); Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.); Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.); and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) serving
as co- chairs. According to an announcement from Rep. Luria, the mission of the Congressional Offshore Wind
Caucus is to find bipartisan solutions to address the offshore wind industry’s challenges, promote workforce
development, and advocate for policies that will strengthen the economy and improve the environment.
DOD Activity
ARMY EARTH DAY 2021. Mr. Jack Surash, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Installations, Energy & Environment), released the Army Earth Day Message for 2021. “Earth Day isn't just what we do
on April 22,” says Mr. Surash in the message, “it's what the Army does every day where informed leaders take actions
to protect vulnerable Army facilities, infrastructure, and environmental resources.” To learn more about what the Army
is doing for Earth Day, click here.
DEFENSE P ROGRAM SEEKS INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEMONSTRATION AND VALIDATION. The National Defense
Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE) is evaluating project proposals received through 1 APR 21 for innovative
military technologies to demonstrate and validate at active DOD installations. Since the organization’s creation in 1991,
NDCEE has supported hundreds of successful projects from across the military services, realizing millions in cost savings
in the areas of energy, environment, and occupational safety and health; as well as improved operations, reduced risks,
and enhanced energy, environmental, and safety stewardship. More information on NDCEE can be found here.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION P ROGRAM. ESTCP is the DOD demonstration program for
environmental and installation energy technologies. The ESTCP FY 2022 Solicitation was released 7 JAN 21. Researchers
from federal organizations, universities, and private industry can apply for ESTCP funding. All proposals must respond
to a topic area associated with the solicitation. ESTCP projects are formal demonstrations in which innovative
technologies are rigorously evaluated. ESTCP demonstrations are conducted at DOD facilities and sites to document
improved efficiency, reduced liability, improved environmental outcomes, and cost savings. For more information, click
here.
ESTCP/SERDP F ISCAL 2021 NEW START P ROJECT SELECTIONS. The Environmental Security Technology Certification
Program (ESTCP) and Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) have each announced the
selection of 45 fiscal year (FY) 2021 new start projects for funding. These projects responded to the FY 2021 ESTCP
solicitation for Environmental and Installation Energy and Water Technologies and the FY 2021 SERDP Core and SERDP
Exploratory Development solicitations. As ESTCP and SERDP project overviews become available, they will be posted
here and here, respectively.
Professional Development
DOD TRA I N I N G S OURCES
NAVY CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS OFFICERS SCHOOL TRAINING. The Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS) offers
training on environmental management, pollution prevention, environmental compliance, environmental conservation
and planning, and environmental restoration. Energy course offerings include Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design, Energy Information Administration, and Energy Technology Information. Click here for information on course
offerings and times. Courses offered by CECOS are available to all military and civilian employees of the U.S. government,
free of charge.
F ED ERA L TRA I N I NG S OURCES
2021 BETTER BUILDINGS, BETTER P LANTS SUMMIT. The U.S. Department of Energy's annual Better Buildings, Better
Plants Summit is taking place 17-20 MAY 21. The symposium brings together energy, finance, and sustainability
professionals in the commercial, public, industrial, and residential building sectors. Industry leaders who partner with
DOE will share their insights, expertise, and approaches for achieving organizational goals around energy efficiency,
resilience, workforce development, low-carbon targets, and more. For more information, click here.
ENERGY EXCHANGE 2021, 2-6 AUG 21 (VIRTUAL). The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management
Program (FEMP) will host nearly 2,500 energy and water professionals across the federal, public, and private sectors at
Energy Exchange 2021. The training event will focus on providing the resources and tools necessary to meet the
ambitious goals and challenges associated with becoming efficient, resilient, sustainable, and secure in support of
continuous mission operations, regardless of operating conditions. The Energy Exchange provides an opportunity for
participants to connect with agency leadership in interactive sessions, learn from peers to understand how to apply
flexible solution sets, and engage with DOE subject matter experts in the FEMP Hub. For more information, click here.
ENERGY STAR. EPA’s Energy Star program helps identify and promote energy efficiency in products, homes, and buildings.
EPA hosts a webinar series that covers a range of topics, from how to benchmark in Portfolio Manager, to financing
energy efficiency improvements, to how to engage building occupants.
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FEMP ETRAINING COURSE. FEMP offers interactive, eTraining courses to help federal agencies develop core competencies
and comply with energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management, and sustainability requirements. FEMP is
partnering with the National Institute of Building Sciences' Whole Building Design Guide to host these comprehensive,
FEMP-developed eTraining courses.
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Staff Directory
Regions 1,2,3 & 5
Dr. Jim Hartman Director/DOD Region 5 REC (410) 215-1130
Jarred Miles Region 1 & 3 Army RPC (410) 568-9752
Kevin Kennedy Region 2 & 5 Army REC (410) 804-5524
Kara Coats Regional Counsel (443) 310-7081
Leanne Dickens Regulatory Affairs Specialist (410) 278-6143
Region 4
Susan Gibson Director/DOD Region 4 REC (404) 562-5146
Cynthia Jester Region 4 Army REC (404) 844-8957
David Blalock Regional Counsel (404) 562-5016
Olivia DiMaio Regulatory Affairs Specialist (404) 807-7198
REEO Support
Chris Carnicer Energy Analyst (404) 938-8084
How the Regional Environmental & Energy Offices Work for You
The U.S. Army Regional Environmental and Energy Offices’ (REEOs) close
coordination with regional policymakers helps to resolve issues b efor e proposals
become laws and regulations.
The REEOs track proposed state environmental and energy laws, regulations, and other
public sources for impacts to installation missions. When legislation or a regulation
important to the military is being developed, REEOs work with the other military Services
to assure that their interests are represented.
To comment on items in the Eastern Energy Monitor, please email the appropriate Regional
Environmental Coordinator.
To be added to the Eastern Energy Monitor distribution list, email the REEO Energy Analyst.
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