State Energy Program

The State Energy Program provides financial assistance and technical support to Georgia's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Georgia's State Energy Program (SEP) supports energy programs in the areas of agriculture and industry, building energy efficiency, government and public facilities, and renewable energy and alternative fuels.

SEP currently offers these programs and initiatives in Georgia:

Building Operator Certification

GEFA provides scholarships for K-12 and higher education building maintenance operators to receive the nationally-accredited Building Operator Certification® (BOC) training.

Technical Assistance Program for Schools

Designed for Georgia K-12 schools, the Technical Assistance Program for Schools helps school districts develop energy management programs.

Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Technician Courses

GEFA and Gwinnett Technical College partnered to offer scholarship funding to students interested in the growing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and its expanding demand. Scholarships cover tuition and personal protective equipment to use during the course and in the field. During the the 50-hour course, students learn about charger installation, EV charging commissioning, networking, troubleshooting, safety, and best practices. 

Energy-Efficient Lighting for Schools

The Energy-Efficient Lighting for Schools program provides funding to Georgia K-12 public school districts to implement energy-efficient lighting and controls upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Program funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Energy.