Reliable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP)
About the Program
The Reliable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program is a three-year grant awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Energy Programs Office. The program provides technical assistance to help create new or expand existing state-based programs and initiatives that improve reliable energy siting at both the state and local levels.
Pennsylvania’s R-STEP program will share information through training, engagement, and outreach with local officials and community members. The program will also establish a resource hub to connect stakeholders with relevant information. In addition, the team will develop a guide outlining options and considerations for ordinance development and community engagement procedures.
Focus Areas
The project includes three main focus areas:
- Local government outreach and education: Led by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)
- Community outreach, engagement, and education: Led by the Penn State Extension Energy Team
- Applied research and best-practice development: Led by the Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy (CELP)
Partner and Funder Organizations
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) through the Reliable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program. R-STEP is administered with support from the Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established with ENERGYWERX.
