For Immediate Release: October 1, 2013
Media Contact: Adam Gottlieb (916) 654-4989
or Ann Shimasaki (916) 654-4313
MEDIA ADVISORY
Energy Commission Announces Proposition 39 Draft Guideline Meetings
Public Comments Sought on Draft Guidelines for School Energy Projects
CORRECTION: Please note the correct password for October 16th webinar is: prop39@9
SACRAMENTO - The California Energy Commission is hosting a series of public meetings to present draft guidelines and receive comments about the California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Proposition 39).
Passed by voters in November 2012, Proposition 39 makes changes to corporate income taxes and provides up to $550 million to improve the energy efficiency of California’s aging schools and grow the state’s significant clean energy economy. California public schools (K-12), county offices of education, community college districts, charter schools, and state special schools may receive funding for five fiscal years starting with the 2013-14 fiscal year.
As schools and community colleges begin the process of identifying energy needs, Energy Commission staff will explain the preliminary guidelines and funding allocations for eligible educational organizations. Five public meetings and three webinars will be held across the state. The public is invited to participate and provide input. The final Proposition 39 guidelines will be approved at an Energy Commission business meeting in December 2013.
Public comments submitted via email should include docket number 13-CCEJA-1 and indicate “Comments on Proposition 39” in the subject line. Comments may be sent to docket@energy.ca.gov by October 25, 2013.
Prop. 39 Workshop Schedule
| Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 3 | 11:30 AM -3:00 PM | San Diego County Library, Community Room 3001 School Lane Lemon Grove, CA 91945 |
| Monday, October 7 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | PG&E Clubhouse 2252 South Orange Avenue Fresno, CA 93725 |
| Wednesday, October 9 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Webinar via WebEx https://energy.webex.com Meeting Number: 924 633 535 Meeting Password: prop39@9 |
| Thursday, October 10 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Peralta Community College District Office 333 East 8th Street Oakland, CA 94606 |
| Monday, October 14 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ronald Reagan State Building 300 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
| Wednesday, October 16 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Webinar via WebEx https://energy.webex.com Meeting Number: 924 494 933 Meeting Password: prop39@9 |
| Tuesday, October 22 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
California Energy Commission Hearing Room B 1516 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Webinar via WebEx https://energy.webex.com Meeting Number: 923 697 575 Meeting Password: prop39@1 |
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