California Energy-Related Economic Recovery Programs
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
- State Energy Program (SEP)
- State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)
- Weatherization Assistance Program
California Department of Community Services and Development - DOE Competitive Financing Program
Bids directly through U.S. Dept. of Energy - Green Jobs and Workforce Training
- Grant Materials, Documents, and Background
- CoolCalifornia.org
Financial Resources for Local Governments
Other Recovery Links
Related Federal Links
- Federal Government Recovery Website
(www.recovery.gov) - U.S. Dept. of Energy
(www.energy.gov/recovery/) - U.S. Dept. of Justice
(PDF file - Guide to Grant Oversight and Best Practices for Combating Grant Fraud) - U.S. Dept. of Labor
(www.dol.gov/recovery/) - U.S. Office of Management & Budget
(PDF file - Federal guidelines on transparency and accountability)
News Items, News Releases, and Announcements
- September 15, 2009 - $49.6 Million in Recovery Funding Awarded to Advance Local State Energy Efficiency Programs
- August 27, 2009 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Energy Stimulus Funding Discussed at LA Workshop
- August 13, 2009 - Recovery Funded Ultra-Low Interest Loans Available to Spur Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency Projects in California
- May 6, 2009 - Letter to U.S. Dept of Energy Secretary Chu from Calif. Energy Commission Chairman Karen Douglas and Calif. Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey on SMART GRID funding. (PDF file, 7 pages, 44 kb)
- May 5, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California First State in Nation to Apply for Energy Program Recovery Act Funding
- May 5, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Announcement of Recovery Act Funding Amounts for Title I Schools & Special Education
- May 4, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights First Recovery Act Funding to Begin Employing California At-Risk Youth
- May 4, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Exceeding Federal Expectations, Obligating $1 Billion Recovery Act Funds Two Months Ahead of Deadline
- May 1, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Federal Energy Secretary Regarding Smart Grid Recovery Act Funding
- May 1, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Substantial Application Response for $3.1 Billion in Recovery Act Education Funding
- May 1, 2009 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $10 Million Recovery Act Funding Now Available Through Green Jobs Corps Grant Competition
- April 30, 2009 - Groundbreaking of a Recovery Act Funded Infrastructure Project
- April 23, 2009 - "As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential." U.S. Government Accountability Office Report.
- April 16, 2009 - "Vice President Biden Outlines Funding for Smart Grid Initiatives." U.S. Dept of Energy news release. (PDF file)
- March 12, 2009 - "Obama-Biden Administration Announces Nearly $412 Million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for California." U.S. Dept of Energy news release. (PDF file)
E-Mail Newsletters
- Archive of E-mail News Blasts (PDF files and HTML files)