DOE Updates Energy Project Snooping for Three Years
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy wants to update and keep collecting info for three more years about the State Energy Program, which helps track energy projects funded by the government. They’re asking for public comments by November 5, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too much work. This update affects anyone involved in the program and aims to keep things running smoothly without extra costs.
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State Energy Program reporting extended
If you are a grantee in the State Energy Program (SEP), the Department of Energy will continue collecting reporting information for three more years under OMB Control Number 1910-5126. The notice estimates 56 respondents, 744 total annual responses, 12,056 annual burden hours, and an annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden of $1,002,456; public comments are due by November 5, 2026.
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