School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program.
- Extends the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program for school ventilation and water efficiency upgrades through 2030.
- Authorizes the Energy Commission to reallocate funds between ventilation and plumbing programs based on need.
- Expands eligible upgrades to include replacement of commercial gas, propane, and oil water heaters.
- Requires all construction work to be performed by skilled and trained workers.
Assembly Member Muratsuchi's legislation extends and modifies California's School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program, which provides grants to educational institutions for ventilation system improvements and water-conserving fixture installations. The bill extends the program's funding deadline from 2026 to 2030 and revises how utilities allocate energy efficiency budgets between its two main components.
The measure maintains the initial two-year funding split that directs 75% of utility contributions to ventilation system verification and repairs through the School Reopening Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification and Repair Program, with the remaining 25% supporting water fixture replacements via the School Noncompliant Plumbing Fixture and Appliance Program. After this period, the Energy Commission may redistribute remaining funds between the programs based on demonstrated need. The bill also expands eligibility criteria by including commercial propane, natural gas, and oil water heaters among the appliances that qualify for replacement.
Under the legislation, the Energy Commission retains authority to establish grant funding timelines and must ensure funds are used within the service territory of the contributing utility. The commission may use up to 5% of program funds annually, not exceeding $5 million, for administration and technical assistance to participants. The bill extends annual legislative reporting requirements through 2031 and maintains requirements for skilled and trained workforce participation in funded projects.
 Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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- Extends the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program for school ventilation and water efficiency upgrades through 2030.
- Authorizes the Energy Commission to reallocate funds between ventilation and plumbing programs based on need.
- Expands eligible upgrades to include replacement of commercial gas, propane, and oil water heaters.
- Requires all construction work to be performed by skilled and trained workers.
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Introduced By
Assembly Member Muratsuchi's legislation extends and modifies California's School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program, which provides grants to educational institutions for ventilation system improvements and water-conserving fixture installations. The bill extends the program's funding deadline from 2026 to 2030 and revises how utilities allocate energy efficiency budgets between its two main components.
The measure maintains the initial two-year funding split that directs 75% of utility contributions to ventilation system verification and repairs through the School Reopening Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification and Repair Program, with the remaining 25% supporting water fixture replacements via the School Noncompliant Plumbing Fixture and Appliance Program. After this period, the Energy Commission may redistribute remaining funds between the programs based on demonstrated need. The bill also expands eligibility criteria by including commercial propane, natural gas, and oil water heaters among the appliances that qualify for replacement.
Under the legislation, the Energy Commission retains authority to establish grant funding timelines and must ensure funds are used within the service territory of the contributing utility. The commission may use up to 5% of program funds annually, not exceeding $5 million, for administration and technical assistance to participants. The bill extends annual legislative reporting requirements through 2031 and maintains requirements for skilled and trained workforce participation in funded projects.
Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tasha Boerner HorvathD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |