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

The California Energy Commission’s K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) provides zero‑interest, reimbursable loans to public K‑12 schools, districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools for energy‑efficiency retrofits and renewable‑energy projects. Funding is sourced from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and is contingent on DOE allocations. Applicants must be California local educational agencies and will receive loan funds on a reimbursement basis, with final 10 % retained until project completion and final reporting. No letter of intent or matched funding is required. The program’s total funding amount and number of awards are listed as “Dependent,” indicating they will be determined after the application period. • Zero‑interest, reimbursable loans for energy retrofits and renewable‑energy installations in K‑12 facilities • Eligible applicants: California public school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, state special schools • Funding source: Federal (IIJA Section 40502) with reimbursement method • No LOI or matching fund requirement; final 10 % held until project close‑out • Application guidelines and full details available on the California Energy Commission website