School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program: indoor air quality.
- Requires state agencies to develop indoor air quality standards for schools by July 2027.
- Extends school energy efficiency grant programs through December 2030.
- Expands funding eligibility to include replacement of outdated water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
- Mandates use of skilled workers for all grant-funded construction projects.
Assembly Member Muratsuchi's indoor air quality legislation extends and expands California's School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program while establishing new ventilation standards for educational facilities. The bill requires the State Department of Education to develop indoor air quality guidelines for schools by July 2027, working in consultation with public health and air resources officials.
The legislation modifies the existing stimulus program by extending its operation through 2030 and broadening eligibility criteria. It maintains the current funding structure for the first two years, with 75% of funds directed to ventilation system improvements and 25% to water conservation projects. After this period, the Energy Commission gains authority to reallocate remaining funds between these programs based on demonstrated need. The bill also expands the definition of replaceable equipment to include commercial propane, natural gas, and oil water heaters.
To enhance oversight, the Energy Commission must continue submitting annual reports to the Legislature through March 2031, detailing program spending and activities. The commission retains authority to set application deadlines and establish grant funding timelines, while maintaining requirements that construction work be performed by skilled labor. Local educational agencies receiving grants must document noncompliant fixtures and provide contractor-verified cost estimates for replacements.
The program's funding mechanism, which draws from utility companies' energy efficiency budgets, remains unchanged. However, all allocated funds must now be spent or returned to utilities by December 2030, extending the previous 2026 deadline. The Energy Commission continues to ensure funds are used within the service territory of the contributing utility, with administrative costs capped at 5% annually or $5 million, whichever is less.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Al MuratsuchiD Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Phillip ChenR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires state agencies to develop indoor air quality standards for schools by July 2027.
- Extends school energy efficiency grant programs through December 2030.
- Expands funding eligibility to include replacement of outdated water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
- Mandates use of skilled workers for all grant-funded construction projects.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Muratsuchi's indoor air quality legislation extends and expands California's School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program while establishing new ventilation standards for educational facilities. The bill requires the State Department of Education to develop indoor air quality guidelines for schools by July 2027, working in consultation with public health and air resources officials.
The legislation modifies the existing stimulus program by extending its operation through 2030 and broadening eligibility criteria. It maintains the current funding structure for the first two years, with 75% of funds directed to ventilation system improvements and 25% to water conservation projects. After this period, the Energy Commission gains authority to reallocate remaining funds between these programs based on demonstrated need. The bill also expands the definition of replaceable equipment to include commercial propane, natural gas, and oil water heaters.
To enhance oversight, the Energy Commission must continue submitting annual reports to the Legislature through March 2031, detailing program spending and activities. The commission retains authority to set application deadlines and establish grant funding timelines, while maintaining requirements that construction work be performed by skilled labor. Local educational agencies receiving grants must document noncompliant fixtures and provide contractor-verified cost estimates for replacements.
The program's funding mechanism, which draws from utility companies' energy efficiency budgets, remains unchanged. However, all allocated funds must now be spent or returned to utilities by December 2030, extending the previous 2026 deadline. The Energy Commission continues to ensure funds are used within the service territory of the contributing utility, with administrative costs capped at 5% annually or $5 million, whichever is less.
Latest Voting History
Al MuratsuchiD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Jacqui IrwinD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Phillip ChenR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |