PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

CA Energy Commission

The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects.

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Helps K-12 schools in California pay for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. Provides zero-interest loans for these improvements.

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Deadline
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Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
CA Energy Commission

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What Is This Program?

The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects. Funds in this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Pub. L. No. 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021[1]. Section 40502 of BIL states the purpose of this provision is to establish revolving loan funds (RLF) under which states can provide loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase the energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality of existing building infrastructure. Loan funds for this program are contingent upon United States Department of Energy (DOE) funding and terms may change. [1] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality in existing K-12 building infrastructure. Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: education

Region: California

Other Criteria: Public Agency, local educational agencies (LEAs), School districts, Charter schools (additional terms apply), County offices of education, State special schools

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines before applying.
  • Prepare application materials as per guidelines.
  • Submit application through the designated portal.
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/pon-24-002-k-12-energy-efficiency-program-ktep/
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
n/aApplication deadline
n/aExpected award announcement
n/aPeriod of performance
🔄Intake Type
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📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • energy efficiency retrofits
  • renewable energy projects
💳Payment Model
reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
No
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
receipts and invoices for incurred expenses must be submitted with proof of payment

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
final only
📑Reporting Requirements
  • receipts and invoices for incurred expenses
  • proof of payment
  • final report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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