State Energy Office Public Information
DEQ's State Energy Office is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable energy future for the citizens of North Carolina. As such, the Office is committed to transparency, meaningful engagement and outreach to educate, raise awareness and provide resources. On this page, view current comment periods, federal funding applications, public hearings and information sessions.
Federal Grant Application Documents
WAP DRAFT Five Year Plan (updated 8/21/2023)
WAP Standard Work Specifications (updated 8/21/2023)
WAP Health and Safety Plan (updated 8/21/2023)
WAP Training Plan (updated 8/21/2023)
Application Assessment Letters
Community Action Opportunities
FY25 Annual State Plan (Approved by USDOE)
FY25 WAP Standard Work Specifications (Approved by USDOE)
FY25 WAP Health and Safety Plan (Approved by USDOE)
FY25 WAP Training Plan (Approved by USDOE)
Public Comments and Public Hearings
Public notices are posted in Public Notices and Comment Periods with the start and end date of each comment period. Open comment periods will be listed here for convenience when available.
Instructions for submitting comments are included in the public notices. Comments can also be emailed to seo.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov.
| Topic | Program | Comment Period |
|---|---|---|
| The Energy Policy Council is Accepting Public Comment on the 2024 Draft Biennial Report | Energy Policy Council | October 21, 2024 - November 11, 2024 |
| DEQ is Accepting Public Input on the NC Home Energy Rebate Program | NC Home Energy Rebate Program | Ongoing |
Public Hearing Email List
The North Carolina State Energy Office maintains an email list for notification of public hearing and public comment dates to the public.
To have your email address added to the list of recipients, please send a request to Joseph Pitchford.
Notices for public hearings are posted in Public Notices and Hearings.
| Topic | Date | Hearing Details/Documents |
|---|---|---|
| NC Home Energy Rebate Program Public Input Session | August 1, 2024 | Event Page |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Public Information Session | January 9, 2024 | Event Page |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Public Information Session | January 4, 2024 | Event Page |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Public Information Session | December 7, 2023 | Event Page |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Public Information Session | December 5, 2023 | Event Page |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Public Information Session | November 28, 2023 | Event Page |
| WAP Annual State Plan | April 27, 2023 | Event Page |
| WAP Five-Year Plan | March 27, 2023 | Event Page |
| 40101(d) application | March 17, 2023 | Event Page |