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

CA Energy Commission · State of California

At a glance

PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) is an open California state loan opportunity from CA Energy Commission (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Apr 30, 2025
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Loan

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Loan
Funding source: Federal — Funds used in this loan notice originate from IIJA / BIL Section 40502.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — Loan funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. For each reimbursement request, receipts and invoices for incurred expenses must be submitted with proof of payment. The final 10 percent of the incurred expenses invoiced will be retained until the project is complete and the applicant submits the project’s final report.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California.
How to submit: By email: Loans@energy.ca.gov
Latest change note: Addendum 2 was posted on 3/5/2026. https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2025-04/pon-24-002-k-12-energy-efficiency-program-ktep

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as: · School districts · Charter schools – (additional terms apply – See Attachments 6 and 7) · County offices of education · State special schools

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

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.

Description

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

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitBy email: Loans@energy.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyMarissa Sutton · marissa.sutton@energy.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit while funds remainSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–260 applications · 0 awards
Fiscal year 2024–250 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

Marissa Sutton
marissa.sutton@energy.ca.gov
1-916-237-2515

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as: · School districts · Charter schools – (additional terms apply – See Attachments 6 and 7) · County offices of education · State special schools” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for “PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)”?

Applications go directly to CA Energy Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to Loans@energy.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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