April 8, 2014
There have been approximately 16 Proposition 39 Energy Expenditure Plans (EEP) submitted to the California Energy Commission, with four approved EEPs sent on to the California Department of Education for funding. Contacting the California Conservation Corp. (CCC) is one way to begin the process for your district. The CCC provides services to school districts in phases:
October 30, 2013
Please click on the link below for a copy of the comment letter that C.A.S.H. sent to the California Energy Commission (CEC) regarding Proposition 39 Implementation.
~C.A.S.H. Staff
October 2, 2013
The California Energy Commission (CEC) released its Proposition 39 DRAFT Guidelines on September 26, 2013, as well as the CEC Proposition 39 Workshop Schedule (see below for CEC’s press release and workshop schedule). This series of workshops will provide interested parties with the opportunity to provide written and/or public comment on the DRAFT Guidelines. Click here to view.
September 30, 2013
The Legislature adjourned for interim recess on Friday, September 13, and will re-convene on January 6, 2014. The Governor now has until October 13 to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. Bills that failed passage have become two-year bills and will have a second chance to proceed in January. Below is an update on a number of key bills.
August 14, 2013
The following information has been provided courtesy of the California Energy Commission.
The California Energy Commission was designated through Senate Bill 73 to lead a process with its sister agencies to develop guidelines, which will be posted on our webpage when completed. The public will have opportunities to offer public and written comments at future workshops. The legislation includes a number of requirements to ensure Proposition 39 funds deliver the expected energy efficiency and cost savings, and spells out the details of how the grant funds will be allocated to California’s K-12 schools and community colleges as described in the chart. Please Ann Shimasaki, at the California Energy Commission, at ann.shimasaki@energy.ca.gov if you have any questions. We welcome your feedback.