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Proposition 39 Program Deadlines
On May 13, 2020, the California Energy Commission approved an extension of the California Clean Energy Jobs Act K-12 Program (Proposition 39) deadlines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final project completion date by one year to June 30, 2021
Final project completion reports date by one year to June 30, 2022
See proposed guidelines at the "More Information" link below.
Proposition 39 Program Extensions
The California Energy Commission (CEC) will consider extending the California Clean Energy Jobs Act K-12 Program (Proposition 39) deadlines at the May 13, 2020 business meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CEC proposes to extend the following:
Final project completion date by one year to June 30, 2021
Final project completion reports date by one year to June 30, 2022
See proposed guidelines below.
- Bright Schools Program
All public K-12 school districts are eligible for technical assistance. - School Bus Replacement Program
Funds the replacement of old diesel school buses in disadvantaged and low-income communities throughout the state. - Energy Conservation Assistance Act – Zero-Interest Loans for Schools
Zero-interest loans to public schools, colleges, and universities for energy efficiency projects.
- Citizens Oversight Board
- 2018-2019, Proposition 39 Progress Report to the Citizens Oversight Board - PDF
- 2017-2018, Proposition 39 Progress Report to the Citizens Oversight Board - PDF
- 2016-2017, Proposition 39 Progress Report to the Citizens Oversight Board - PDF
- 2015-2016, Proposition 39 Progress Report to the Citizens Oversight Board - PDF
- 2013-2015, Proposition 39 Progress Report to the Citizens Oversight Board - PDF
Prop 39 K-12 Program Success
The Clean Energy Jobs Act (Proposition 39) K-12 Program allocated more than $1.5 billion over five years to schools across the state to improve facilities and help lower energy bills. Upgrades include switching to LED lighting, replacing inefficient air-conditioning and heating units, and installing solar panels.
Read more success stories on the California Energy Commission's blog.
