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NASEO is the National Association of State Energy Officials, a national nonprofit association whose members are the energy offices of U.S. states and territories. It serves as the collective voice and coordination hub for state-level energy officials, working on policy, publications, events, and programs that support state energy offices. If you work in state energy policy, need to locate a state energy office, or want to follow U.S. state energy developments, NASEO's site is a primary reference point.
Who NASEO represents
NASEO's membership is built around State Energy Offices — the agencies in each state and territory responsible for energy policy and programs. The organization also lists Board of Directors, Regions, Affiliates, and Staff as part of its structure.
The site includes a "Find Your State or Territory Energy Office" tool with a clickable map covering states and territories including AS, GU, MP, PR, and VI. This is the fastest way to identify the official energy office for a given jurisdiction.
What NASEO works on
NASEO organizes its activity around committees, topics, resources, publications, and "Programs in a Box." Featured topics on the site include:
- Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative
- Critical Minerals
- Home Energy Rebates
- Regional Petroleum Response Collaboratives
- Geothermal Power Accelerator
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling Working Group
- Grid Optimization Task Force
These topics reflect the range of state energy concerns NASEO tracks — from nuclear and geothermal to grid issues and federal rebate programs.
Publications and practical resources
NASEO produces reference material for state energy officials and analysts. Notable examples from the site:
| Resource | What it covers |
|---|---|
| National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of DERs | A new edition focused on benefit-cost analysis of distributed energy resources |
| Programs in a Box | Ready-to-use program templates, including one on ESPC programs for K-12 schools |
| Policy Actions and State Energy Policy Roundup | Tracking of state-level policy developments |
| Newsroom / News Archive | Announcements and state energy news |
The Programs in a Box series is particularly useful if you are designing a state or local energy program and want a structured starting model rather than building from scratch.
Events and convenings
NASEO hosts recurring events that bring state energy officials together. Upcoming events listed on the site include:
- NASEO 2026 Annual Meeting (October 27–30, 2026)
- NASEO 2026-2027 Winter Energy Outlook (October 13, 2026)
- NASEO OpenBCA Public Office Hours (October 15, 2026)
- NASEO Geothermal Heating and Cooling Working Group: Geothermal Workforce Development and Credential Reciprocity (October 15, 2026)
- NASEO 2027 Annual Meeting (September 21–24, 2027)
The Annual Meeting doubles as a milestone event — the site highlights NASEO's 40th Anniversary Celebration Annual Meeting.
News and state-level developments
The Newsroom carries state energy news, such as:
- New Jersey enacting measures to lower electricity costs and address data center demand
- Tennessee becoming the first state to release a nuclear fusion regulatory framework
- New York announcing $12 million through its Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) program
- Indiana launching an Advanced Nuclear Ready Community Program
- Six "First Mover" states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia — selected by DOE as potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
For anyone tracking how states are responding to energy demand, technology, and federal programs, this section functions as a running record.
When NASEO is the right source
NASEO is most useful when you need:
- Official contact points for a state or territory energy office
- Model programs and manuals for state-level energy work
- A calendar of national state-energy events
- A policy and news feed centered on state energy actions
It is a membership association rather than a regulator, so it does not issue permits, set rates, or administer federal programs directly. For those functions, you would go to the relevant state energy office or federal agency.
Contact and access
NASEO is located at 1812 North Moore Street, Suite 1810, Arlington, Virginia 22209, with phone contact at (703) 299-8800. The site provides Home, Contact, Login, and Search functions, along with sections for About, Our Work, Policy, U.S. State Energy Program, Events, Jobs, RFIs and RFPs, and information on becoming a NASEO Affiliate.