California Climate & Energy Collaborative

Electrification Futures Study: End-Use Technology Cost and Performance Projections through 2050

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“Electrification Futures Study: End-Use Electric Technology Cost and Performance Projections through 2050, is the first report in a series of publications in the Electrification Futures Study (EFS), a multi-year research project to explore widespread electrification in the future energy system of the United States. EFS is designed to examine electric technology advancement and adoption for…

Program Funding Catalog

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“A list of federal resources from agencies that provide funding specifically for or can be applied to low-to-moderate income community projects. It is meant to be utilized as a worksheet for program managers that are looking for potential funding and technical assistance.” Click here to view the webpage and download the file

NOAA Environmental Literacy Grants: Supporting the Education of K-12 Students and the Public for Community Resilience

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The goal of this Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) is to support the education of K-12 students and the public so they are knowledgeable of the ways in which their community can become more resilient to extreme weather events and/or other environmental hazards, and become involved in achieving that resilience. Many U.S. communities are increasingly contending…

Funding: Prop 39 – Deadline Feb 26

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February 26, 2018, is the final opportunity to request Proposition 39 funding. If a local educational agency (LEA) has award allocation remaining, now is the time to apply by submitting an energy expenditure plan (EEP) to the Energy Commission. All amendments requesting additional Proposition 39 K-12 grant funding are also due by February 26, 2018.…

Grant Funding Opportunity – Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy

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GFO-17-308 Grant Funding Opportunity Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy (BRIDGE) Date Released: November 15, 2017. Deadline for Written Questions: November 28, 2017, 5:00 p.m. 1st Application Deadline: December 18, 2017, 5:00 p.m. 2nd Application Deadline: (if funds are available after 1st Application Deadline and initial NOPA) February 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m. For complete details and remote…

Webinar: Voluntary Resilience Standards – Oct. 17

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Voluntary Resilience Standards An Assessment of the Emerging Market for Resilience in the Built Environment Tuesday, October 17th | 10:00-11:00 AM PT On behalf of The Kresge, Energy, and Barr Foundations, Meister Consultants Group recently prepared a report, “Voluntary Resilience Standards: An Assessment of the Emerging Market for Resilience in the Built Environment.”  This webinar will…

Guide for Funding of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has created a guide to help you navigate the funding options for plug-in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It is designed to both help in the prioritization of facilities and in the process of securing funding for the stations and associated infrastructure costs. It includes a comprehensive list of utility and…

Grant: Advancing the Resilience and Environmental Performance of California’s Electricity System

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The purpose of this solicitation is to fund Applied Research and Development projects that reduce the environmental and public health impacts of electricity generation and make the electricity system less vulnerable to climate impacts. The deadline to submit applications is October 9th, 2017. Characterization and mitigation of climate change consequences for hydropower generation and electricity…

REEL Regulations Modifications Workshop: July 19, 2017

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The Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) Assistance Program is the first of the California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) Pilot Programs to launch. It offers a loan loss reserve to mitigate lender risk in providing access to financing for residential energy efficiency projects in investor-owned utility territories. The proposed modifications seek to address the…

CFCC Funding Fairs

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The California Finance Coordinating Committee is fostering cooperation among seven funding agencies that administer water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure needs. The Committee primarily funds drinking water, wastewater, water quality, water supply, water conservation, waste use efficiency, energy efficiency, and flood management. Remaining event locations for the year include Monterey, San Bernardino, and San Diego. Click…

New Federal Agency Resources: Climate Change Fact Sheets, Funding for Air Sensor Best Practices, Tribal Clean Energy

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See below for coverage of new resources and funding opportunities from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)’s September State and Local Climate and Energy Program newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter directly visit USEPA’s page here. (more…)

Lawmakers Approve Last-Minute Deal to Direct Cap-and-Trade Funding to Low/Zero-Emission Vehicles, Green Spaces, Affordable Housing and More

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In the closing hours of the legislative year, lawmakers approved a last-minute deal Wednesday to free up hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s cap-and-trade program to fund green projects across the state. Under the agreement, (more…)